Temporary Data Scientist - Risk and Operations Division

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The Commission is recruiting for a Data Scientist with a passion for data and innovation to assist the Risk and Operations Division with a project under our three-year business plan. This is a fixed-term temporary position for 18 months to 3 years. Further information on the various projects the Data Scientists will get involved with is available in the job description. Experience and/or qualifications in data science, machine learning and/or computer science is desirable.

Highlights of the role include:

  • Liaising with Commission management, divisional representatives and external professionals regarding data and analytics requirements.
  • Providing support on the development and implementation of a more analytics-led approach to the risk-based supervision of our licensees.
  • Liaising with divisional representatives in order to identify, develop, create and test innovative tools to further enhance and augment the Commission’s approach to risk-based supervision.
  • Preparing and presenting findings, demonstrations and training to a range of stakeholders across the Commission, including at project board meetings.
  • Using a range of Machine Learning techniques (both supervised and unsupervised learning), Natural Language Processing, Optimisation and Cognitive Computing solutions to solve problems.
  • Analysing and interpreting complex digital data to discover knowledge and assist decision making.
  • Using visualisation techniques and dash-boarding tools to present information and findings (e.g., R Shiny, Power BI).

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How To Apply

To apply for a position please contact the Human Resources team by letter or e-mail, specifying the role you are applying for, with an accompanying CV marked “Strictly Private and Confidential”. Human Resources Department, Guernsey Financial Services Commission, Regency Court, Glategny Esplanade, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 3HQ

Requesting reasonable adjustments

The recruitment process at the Commission includes various stages and activities, for example, written submissions and interviews. These are designed to assess whether you meet the requirements of the job or job level. We are committed to supporting candidates who may need an adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process.

To request a reasonable adjustment as part of the recruitment process, please email [email protected] and provide the following:

  • Details of the position you are applying for,
  • The reason you need an adjustment,
  • Possible adjustments which could help, and
  • Examples of any adjustments you have had previously (if any).

A member of the HR team will contact you to discuss your request and confirm the type of adjustment(s) available.

We can also discuss ongoing adjustments in the workplace if you are successful in your application and before you start work.