Data Scientist

Location : Edinburgh/hybrid

A close team with big influence

This is an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Data Scientist to make their mark at ICAS - help us harness the power of data to drive innovation across the business, push through boundaries and deliver exceptional service for our members and students.

This new role has been created to drive forward how we utilise data science within the business and unlock new opportunities.

 Who we are:

We’re ICAS – a global professional membership organisation and business network for Chartered Accountants. We’re an educator, regulator, assessor, and a professional awarding body. Our smart and talented team comes from all walks of life. With a relaxed dynamic and a collaborative spirit, we take care of each other while supporting a vibrant, global membership.       

Proud of the difference we can make to a profession that’s transforming to meet the urgent environmental and social challenges of our changing world and committed to improving the quality of our education, assessment, and student experience.

What’s the job?

You’ll have key responsibility for leveraging advanced data analysis techniques and machine learning algorithms, play an active critical role in driving strategic decision-making and contributing to the development of predictive models that align with business objectives.

You’ll do this by conducting deep-dive analyses, building Power BI dashboards, and transforming complex data into actionable insights.

Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, to influence data strategy and impact key business decisions through data science, analysis, and reporting and identifying opportunities to improve our customer understanding and propositions using data science tools and principles.

Who do we need?

An experienced Data Scientist with a blend of strong technical expertise, analytical thinking and excellent communication and collaboration skills.

You’ll have an advanced degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field, and strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.

A proven track record in data modelling, machine learning, and algorithm development is essential and be proficient in R, Python, and other relevant data science tools and libraries and expertise in writing models (and code) that is readable, documented, well tested and robust in production for scaling.

You must be proactive and adaptable approach to problem solving and have a passion for tackling complex data problems.

What do you get?

As well as ICAS being a great place to work, with great people and an open and accessible executive team, we also offer a competitive salary, and generous staff flex benefits package which includes:

Private medical insurance, 35 days annual leave with option to purchase additional holiday, pension (9% employer contribution), your birthday day off, life assurance, health care and screening, dental care, technology, and cycle to work scheme, purchase discount vouchers/gym membership and an annual individual learning allowance to spend on personal development.

ICAS places equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of all that we do. With our partner organisations, we’re committed to building a diverse membership and workforce that is beneficial for all, and that enables our communities to learn, grow and advance together.

 Please note we do not hold a UKVI licence and cannot provide sponsorship, therefore a valid right to work in the UK is required for this role.