Data Scientist

Scottish and Southern Energy
Glasgow, UK
1 day ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Job source

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Data Analysis Data Systems Python (Programming Language) Machine Learning Power BI SQL Databases Data Analytics Databricks

Job description

Base Location: You’ll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations :London, Reading, Havant, Glasgow or Perth Salary: competitive + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time Flexible First options availableThe roleThis role offers the opportunity to innovate how risk, controls and assurance activities are assessed by applying advanced analytics, statistical modelling and AI to identify emerging risks, strengthen control insights and support more proactive decision-making. Working at the intersection of data science and assurance, the role will help shape scalable, data-driven approaches that improve the efficiency, consistency and impact of audit, risk and controls work across the Group.You will* Use data, analytics and AI to help improve how risks, controls and assurance activities are identified, monitored and understood. * Build statistical and machine

Requirements

learning models that detect patterns, anomalies and emerging risks across complex data sets. * Develop dashboards, visualisations and clear insights that help teams make better decisions and take action with confidence. * Work closely with assurance, risk, controls and technology colleagues to turn business questions into practical data solutions. Support the responsible use of data and AI by ensuring models and outputs are clear, well-documented and fit for purpose.You have* Experience using data, analytics or AI to solve practical business problems and turn complex information into clear insight.* Strong skills in data analysis, statistical modelling or machine learning, with the ability to work confidently with large and varied data sets.* Good technical capability in tools such as SQL, Python, Databricks or Power BI, or the ability to quickly build capability in similar platforms.* A clear and collaborative communication style, with the ability to explain technical work in plain English and work well with people from different backgrounds and specialisms.* A curious, responsible and improvement-focused mindset, with sound judgement on data quality, privacy, model transparency and the ethical use of AI.About SSESSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing 33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.Our Group Risk & Audit teams support SSE in meeting all risk management responsibilities, including UK Corporate Governance Code obligations. They undertake assurance reviews to help identify and mitigate against any risks that could impact our performance, integrity, solvency or liquidity.Flexible benefits to fit your lifeEnjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym

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if we’ll be taking your application further. If you’re offered a role with SSE, you’ll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.#LI-FT1#LI-Hybrid OR #LI-Onsite

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