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: zs is a professional services firm that works side by side with companies to help develop and deliver products that drive customer value and company resultsFrom r&d to portfolio strategy, customer insights, marketing and sales strategy, operations and technology, we leverage our deep industry expertise and leading-edge analytics to create solutions that work in the real worldOur most valuable asset is our people—a fact that’s reflected in our values-driven organization in which new perspectives are integral and new ideas are celebratedZsers are passionately committed to helping companies and their customers thrive in industries ranging from healthcare and life sciences, to high-tech, financial services, travel and transportation, and beyond.
Zs’s india capability & expertise center (cec) houses more than 60% of zs people across three offices in new delhi, pune and bengaluruOur teams work with colleagues across north america, europe and east asia to create and deliver real world solutions to the clients who drive our businessThe cec maintains standards of analytical, operational and technological excellence across our capability groupsTogether, our collective knowledge enables each zs team to deliver superior results to our clients.
: zs`s business consulting group partners with clients to design and deliver solutions to help them tackle a broad range of business challengesOur teams work on multiple projects simultaneously, leveraging advanced data analytics and problem-solving techniquesOur recommendations and solutions are based on rigorous research and analysis underpinned by deep expertise and thought leadership.â â â â data science associate consultant data science associate consultants (dsacs) design, develop and execute high-impact analytics solutions for large, complex, structured and unstructured data sets (including big data) to help clients make better fact-based decisionsResponsibilities:
Develop advanced algorithms that solve problems of large dimensionality in a computationally efficient and statistically effective manner;
Execute statistical and data mining techniques (e.gHypothesis testing, machine learning and retrieval processes) on large data sets to identify trends, figures and other relevant information;
Collaborate with clients and other zs stakeholders to effectively integrate and communicate analysis findings;
Evaluate emerging datasets and technologies that may contribute to our analytical platform;
Participate in development of select assets/accelerators that create scale;
Contribute to thought leadership through research and publication support;
Guide and mentor associates on teams.
Qualifications:
Phd degree in computer science, statistics or related discipline, and strong academic performance with analytic and quantitative coursework is required;
In lieu of a phd, 3-5 years of relevant post-collegiate work experience;
Knowledge of big data/advanced analytics concepts and algorithms (e.gText mining, social listening, recommender systems, predictive modeling, etc.);
Knowledge of programming (e.gJava/python/r);
Exposure to tools/platforms (e.gHadoop eco system and database systems);
Agile project planning and project management skills;
Relevant domain knowledge preferred; (healthcare/transportation/hi-tech/insurance);
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Strong attention to detail, with a research-focused mindset;
Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills;
High motivation, good work ethic and maturity.
 : zs is a global consulting firmFluency in english is required; additional fluency in at least one european or asian language is desirableCandidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employmentAn on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be consideredZs offers a competitive compensation package with salary and bonus incentives, plus an attractive benefits packageZs is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable lawZs is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplaceMust have received or be willing to receive the covid-19 vaccination by date of hire to be consideredProof of vaccination will be requiredReligious/medical exemptions can be requested on a limited basis upon hireNo agency calls, please.
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ZS is a professional services firm that works side by side with companies to help develop and deliver products that drive customer value and company results. We leverage our deep industry expertise, leading-edge analytics, technology and strategy to create solutions that work in the real world. With more than 35 years of experience and 7,000-plus ZSers in more than 25 offices worldwide, we are passionately committed to helping companies and their customers thrive.