Data Scientist Statistics

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Overview:
Are you a qualified and proficient Data Scientist with proven experience in the statistical domain and the ability to drive business growth & operational efficiency? Presight AI needs your skills to develop and deliver diverse data products across the company\xe2\x80\x94including, but not limited to, statistical driven analytics and insights, statistical phenomenological modeling, forecasting, demand modeling, variable change modeling, supply/demand modeling, and simulations.

The opportunity

You get to play a critical role in shaping the growth trajectory of Presight and support the development of their cutting edge, next-gen analytics solutions & services.

Presight is UAE\'s leading Analytics-driven, Cloud first, AI-enabled company with a deep focus on driving digital transformation in the MENACA region to power the next generation of cities, businesses, and industries. When it comes to challenges faced by organizations in the MENACA regions, Presight has in-depth knowledge and expertise. Presight enables public and private sector stakeholders to make analytics-driven, intelligent decisions. Its solutions help steer digital transformation and simplify its customers\' challenges across various industries, including digital governments, national security, national cloud, healthcare, financial sectors, and infrastructure.

Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Presight has developed transformative products/solutions which enable its customers to gain a stark competitive advantage by integrating AI, deep Analytics and ML in their digital transformation. The team of over +190 staff includes domain specialists, operations experts, data scientists, solution architects, software developers, engineers and data analysts from different countries \xe2\x80\x93 all committed to delivering impact.

Presight is an operating company of G42, UAE\'s leading AI and Cloud Computing company that champions AI as drivers that power progress, propelled by the combination of exceptional people and technology. Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities
Reporting to the Director - Data Science, you will apply statistical analysis techniques like hypothesis testing, segmentation, modelling, forecasting, and simulations to analyze small and large volumes of data in order to drive business optimization & enhance product development, marketing techniques and business strategies.

Functional
  • Perform a broad range of statistical quantitative works and simulations, including model development and ad hoc analytics
  • Research, compile and evaluate small and large sets of data to assess the quality and determine suitability for model building
  • Deliver reports, demos and presentations to stakeholders with the ability to explain results and models from a scientific statistical perspective
  • Develop forecasting models, simulations, and statistical phenomenological models
  • Develop/maintain internal models and test/configure vendor solutions to ensure conceptually sound design, proper implementation, and acceptable model performance
  • Document model development process and outcomes properly and support model validation and review
  • Employ innovative techniques to drive continuous improvements in model effectiveness and efficiency, e.g. reducing false positives
  • Proactively develop and build technical skills and business knowledge; and effectively collaborate with compliance, technology, and risk partners

Skills and attributes for success
The criteria to evaluate your performance would include cost savings achieved, number of use cases investigated + datasets mined & explored, number of existing solutions & processes optimized, number of services and solutions digitized, number of innovations/POCs deployed, and customer NPS. Qualifications:
To qualify, you must have
  • Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in statistics, mathematics, econometrics, finance, or related field
  • At least 3 years of experience in statistics conducting data-driven projects in the public sector domain
  • Possess working knowledge of international statistical standards with preference to UAE-specific standards National Standards for Statistical Data)
  • Experience with data querying languages (e.g. SQL), scripting languages (e.g. Python), and/or statistical/mathematical software (e.g. R)
  • Demonstrable experience working on projects and delivering simulations an statistical modeling and insights

Ideally, you\xe2\x80\x99ll also need
  • Master\xe2\x80\x99s/PhD in a quantitative field with specialized statistical and simulation research experience
  • A commitment to research and remaining up-to-date with statistical standards internationally and in the UAE
  • A highly data-focused and investigative approach to problem-solving
  • In-depth domain and market knowledge

What we look for:
If you are a performance-driven, inquisitive mind with the agility to adapt to ambiguity, you will fit right in. You should be eager to explore opportunities to build meaningful collaborations with stakeholders and aspire to create unique customer-centric solutions. Bias for action and a passion to conquer new frontiers in the AI space is at the heart of the G42 community.

What working at G42 offers:

Culture:
An open, diverse and inclusive environment with a global vision that encourages personal growth and focuses on ground-breaking, industry-first innovations.
Career:
Outstanding learning, development & growth opportunities via structured training programs and innovative, high-tech projects.
Rewards:
A competitive remuneration package with a host of perks including healthcare, education support, leave benefits and more.

About G42
G42 is a global leader in creating visionary artificial intelligence for a better tomorrow. Born in Abu Dhabi and operating across the world, G42 champions AI as a powerful force for good. Its people are constantly reimagining what technology can do, applying advanced thinking and innovation to accelerate progress and tackle society\xe2\x80\x99s most pressing problems.
G42 is driving change in the region and beyond, joining forces with nations, corporations and individuals to create the infrastructure for tomorrow\xe2\x80\x99s world. From molecular medicine to space travel and everything in between, G42 realizes exponential possibilities, today.

To confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1523620
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
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