Senior Director, Data and Technology Transformation (Data Scientist) | Corporate Finance & Restructuring
We are the world's leading expert-driven consulting firm. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.
You'll work side-by-side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you'll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact.
About The Role
As professionals in our Corporate Finance team, we focus on our clients' strategic, operational, financial, and capital needs by addressing the full spectrum of financial and transactional challenges faced by corporations, boards, private equity sponsors, creditor constituencies, and other stakeholders.
Our Data & Technology Transformation practice helps address these client challenges through the delivery of data solutions focused on shareholder value creation. We work with a diverse spectrum of clients and industries from start-ups to large-scale Fortune 100 organizations.
What You'll Do
* Analyse and interpret complex data sets to develop actionable insights and solutions.
* Collaborate with various stakeholders to define and refine data requirements and strategies.
* Create customized solutions that meet clients' data infrastructure and business needs, delivering the best results and value for the client.
* Execute all elements of AI/ML model development, including data enrichment, sampling, exploratory analysis, feature engineering, model assessment, development, calibration, and validation.
* Implement and manage analytics and AI projects/workstreams, ensuring they align with business objectives.
* Utilize your knowledge of ETL to develop data pipelines and query APIs.
* Design and develop scalable and robust analytical models.
* Work as part of a team to deliver client solutions focused on delivering return on investment.
* Provide consultancy on best data practices, efficiencies, and potential areas for improvement.
* Lead and manage project teams, setting objectives, and ensuring timely delivery.
Responsibilities
* Define data requirements and strategies for propositions and specific client projects.
* Own model evaluation, development, calibration, and deployment processes.
* Manage analytics and AI projects, ensuring they align with business objectives.
* Design and develop scalable and robust analytical models.
* Foster a data-driven culture within the organization.
* Identify novel client use cases for AI/ML and analytics and help bring these to market.
* Keep up to date with the latest technology and AI trends through active research and attendance at industry events and forums.
How You'll Grow
We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth, and development opportunities.
We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses, and certifications.
You'll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide, and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.
What You Will Need to Succeed
* Bachelor's, Master's degree or Doctorate in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
* Minimum of 6 years' experience in data analysis, AI/ML, and management consultancy.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Proven ability to work independently and stay self-motivated.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Experience with project management.
* Expertise in popular data science tools and programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL, Git, Docker).
* Experience in deploying machine learning models, MLOps, and maintaining AI systems.
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage projects.
* Prior experience in a leadership role or leading cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
* Prior experience in the following:
* Data Modelling / Architecture LLMs and/or generative AI models.
* Data Visualisation Cloud technologies (e.g., AWS/Azure).
* Certifications in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
About FTI
FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant opportunities and challenges.
We embrace, cultivate, and maintain a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging, which are fundamental components to our core values.
FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been recognized as one of the World's Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes.
For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.