In a world where stakeholders are consistently expected to provide more diverse digital experiences, data scientists are continuously challenged – to work is to grow. The KPMG Lighthouse is currently looking for talents in the field of data science, people who are able to exploit data to create smart digital solutions, but who are also able to inspire about the art of the possible.

What is the job about?

• Contributing to the growth of Advanced Analytics and Machine Learning as a topic and as a competence at KPMG
• Contributing to the growth of our project portfolio
• Mentoring colleagues
• Stepping ito conversations with clients, and translating their business needs into Artificial Intelligence solutions
  Gathering and organizing data
• Deciding on an analytical approach, and executing the analysis with a good eye for detail, all the while efficiently working towards the best possible solution
• Communicating with clients: absorbing their thoughts, convincing them of the strengths of your models
• Bringing your model into production – and communicating with specialist
• IT profiles
• Creating and maintaining good relationships with stakeholders – clients, vendors, KPMG colleagues,…

The tasks of a data scientist manager are diverse, and we are not looking for the unicorn data scientist, but a mindset focused on learning on the job is vital!

Elements we hope to see in our data scientist managers:

• Concrete experience delivering concrete AI products.
• A master degree with strong elements of modern data science techniques: Machine Learning algorithms, coding, statistics,…
• Other types of eduction are also valued.
• A sound knowledge of algorithms, and the ability to critically apply this knowledge to practical problems.
• Knowledge of common data science software. We have a Python-first setup, but will if needed tackle problems using R, SAS, SQL, Spark, and work with tools such as Jupyter Notebooks, IDE’s, Git, Microsoft Azure,
• Obviously, additional bonus points for PhD’s, and more specific knowledge like e.g. Keras, D3.js
• The desire to learn and grow
• A positive, collaborative, and flexible mindset
• Knowledge of dutch is a big plus

As a certified Top Employer we offer:

• An international corporate culture in which personal growth, mutual trust and lifelong learning are being fostered.
• A competitive and attractive compensation package and a great number of extra-legal advantages (Company car + fuel card, IPhone/IPad, group & hospitalization insurance, Allowances,…) which are customizable with our Reflex@KPMG plan.
• Career and business development opportunities combined with trainings based on your personal needs and ambitions.
• Learning and growth opportunities designed for leaders through our Management development Track.
• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements to enable working from wherever you are.
• A team of passionate colleagues to reach higher goals and support eachother
• A buddy and performance manager to support and assist you through your first months at KPMG.
• Great teambuilding, sport & wellbeing initiatives through our Together@KPMG program.
• An inclusive workspace that encourages diversity and pursues mutual respect for each other’s beliefs and backgrounds.