Job summary
Seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist to lead the analysis, enhancement, and development of advanced statistical models primarily using R. The role involves improving existing algorithms, building new predictive models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable analytical solutions in a technology-driven environment.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Oslo
- Work setup
- Remote
Responsibilities
Lead the evaluation and reverse engineering of complex algorithms in R. Conduct detailed statistical analyses to optimize model performance and accuracy. Develop and implement new analytical features and predictive models. Refactor existing codebases to meet production standards with emphasis on best practices and automated testing. Collaborate closely with Data Engineering to ensure seamless model deployment and effectively communicate insights to non-technical stakeholders. Mentor junior team members to promote technical excellence and continuous learning.
Qualifications
Master's or PhD in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a closely related quantitative discipline. Over 5 years of professional experience in data science or statistical modeling. Expert proficiency in R, including tidyverse and data.table, with comprehensive statistical knowledge covering hypothesis testing, regression, time-series, mixed-effects, or Bayesian methods. Demonstrated experience auditing and improving complex codebases. Excellent communication skills for explaining technical concepts to leadership. Desirable skills include R API development, containerization with Docker, cloud deployment, Python, SQL, and domain experience in banking or financial services.