Director of Data Science

We are seeking a Data professional to head our Data Science team. As a Data Science Principal/Director, you will be responsible for transforming our clients' business into a more data-driven one, where data is used to take action across all teams, on a daily basis. You will be a part of the Swiss management team and have the responsibility to expand our presence in the Swiss market with a strong emphasis on D&A.

Requirements

What we offer

• Regular interaction with our clients to steer their business towards substantial change.
• Working with multidisciplinary teams and learning from driven colleagues.
• An opportunity to take responsibility for your work, grow daily and take complete ownership of your career.
• Become a part of a rapidly expanding international and diverse team.

Who we are

We are Metyis, a progressive, global company that collaborates with business partners and clients to create and implement the capacities and capabilities required for improving future performance. We work across a diverse array of industries, and with our ingrained partnership model, we engage in driving sustainable growth for industry-leading organizations, enhancing their potential with a long-term vision.

At Metyis, we create integrated solutions that foster growth by working within our business partners’ organizations with varied and multidisciplinary teams. This collective environment allows Metyis to formulate strategies and execute them through an ecosystem that merges Big Data solutions, Digital Commerce solutions, Marketing & Design solutions, and Advisory services.

Our teams are organized to provide ample room for creating substantial and revolutionary ideas by expressing your thoughts and utilizing your expertise creatively. Imagine the accomplishments with a multidisciplinary team encouraging you to be the best version of yourself.

We are Metyis. Partners for Impact.

What you will do

• Head the data team for the Swiss office.
• Lead and manage client interactions, playing a pivotal role in building and maintaining client relationships.
• Translate business challenges into analytics solutions with clear outcomes. Use analytical output to drive business decisions that create an impact.
• Lead project delivery to meet client expectations.
• Responsibilities may include overall project delivery quality, developing presentations, and managing external relationships.
• Act as a sounding board for data and analytics related queries of client business management.
• Seek captivating opportunities beyond the scope of the current project and exhibit a strong entrepreneurial mindset.
• Guide more junior members of the team, while overseeing the work of the entire team. Drive team growth and development for team members.
• Nurture and grow the data team’s skillsets, culture and working methods.
• Manage technically and occasionally execute projects.

What you’ll bring

• Master's (or Ph.D.) degree in a quantitative field with an emphasis on data analysis (e.g. computer science, econometrics, AI, engineering, mathematics, physics, and other exact sciences).
• 7+ years of consulting experience or relevant industry experience, with at least 3+ years at a project lead level and a robust network in the Swiss market.
• Sharp intellect to quickly discriminate significant contributors from irrelevant details and to hierarchically structure information available in the data being analyzed.
• Solid knowledge of statistical concepts, supplemented by skills with a variety of analytical tools ranging from databases (e.g. SQL, BigQuery, noSQL) to programming languages (e.g. R, Python), and from data visualization (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau) to machine learning.
• Deep expertise in advanced analytics, data science and traditional analytics.
• High-level understanding of data engineering and data strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver projects with expert team members and to provide inspiring guidance to juniors in the team.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly the capacity to explain complex analytical concepts in layman's terms to business users.
• High proficiency in MS Office, particularly in PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience in financial services and consumer goods is highly advantageous.
• Experience in consulting (including internal consultancies) is highly beneficial.
• Professional proficiency in English is required with (Swiss) German as a significant plus.