Data Scientist ( NLP)

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Unlock the Power of Data Insights Our client is a leader in helping organizations gain valuable, actionable insights from their data across a wide range of sectors, including Finance, Risk, Marketing, HR, IT, Audit, Logistics, AML, Clinical Trials, Life Sciences, and Platform Support. With a team spread across Europe and a fully remote operation, this dynamic company has ambitious growth plans and is looking to expand its expert team at all levels over the next three years. The Role: Analytics Subject Matter Expert In this pivotal role, youll be responsible for developing advanced data and NLP models to enhance our clients service portfolio. As an Analytics SME, youll have the unique opportunity to drive innovation, create cutting-edge models and tools, and play a key role within a team of solution delivery experts. Youll combine strong technical skills in statistical analysis, data modeling, machine learning, and classification with the commercial insight to communicate the business value of these solutions effectively to clients. Were looking for candidates with outstanding NLP skills and a solid understanding of various techniques, including classifiers, statistical modeling, multiclass and multilabel classification, transfer learning, and outcome-based modeling. Confidence in discussing the theoretical aspects of NLP and language modeling techniques is essential. Key Responsibilities - Stay current with industry-leading modeling tools and NLP technologies, encompassing both open-source and vendor-specific solutions - Accurately interpret client requirements and align them with functional delivery - Showcase skills in statistical analysis, machine learning methods, and text representation techniques - Design NLP models, tools, and applications that meet client needs - Transform natural language data into actionable insights through advanced NLP techniques - Select annotated datasets suitable for supervised learning applications - Develop efficient text representations that transform language into usable features - Implement optimal algorithms and tools for NLP tasks - Collect and analyze data to support model building and client-specific inquiries - Prototype solutions using NLP and Explainable AI (XAI) technologies - Extend machine learning libraries and frameworks for NLP applications - Present complex findings clearly to client business teams - Create rapid proof-of-concept analytics solutions to demonstrate innovative capabilities - Build and evaluate predictive and forecasting models to ensure optimal performance Qualifications/Experience Essential: - Degree in mathematics, computing, or a related field - Proficiency in Python, R, and other coding languages - Specialist skills in data analytics - Full legal authorization to work and travel throughout the UK and EU, including Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland Desirable: - Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills - Demonstrated experience in natural language processing, machine learning, and data analytics - Industry experience and a solid understanding of business processes - Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work both independently and within a team For more information on this role, reach out directly to Ryan Quinn on LinkedIn or submit your CV via the link below. Skills: NLP Data Science Benefits: Performance Bonus

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