Junior Data Scientist

Description

• Enhance our continuous auditing application, e.g., distill large amounts of structured and unstructured data from varied sources to deliver the information that GIA’s relies on for impactful data sight and foresight – supporting audit engagement data analytics and risk intelligence collection to inform GIA’s work program – with impactful data visualizations that communicate ;

• Effectively coordinate the communication of data requirements to stakeholders in and outside of GIA for a Cloud first-environment, with robust data pipelines, and fit-for-purpose AI models;

• Liaise with other WBG departments (or external experts) to identify improvement in GIA’s digital capabilities e.g., MLOps and data management, digital and AI strategy, continuous process improvement, robotic process automation, and integration of emerging technologies into a full-digital stack; and

• Work with GIA users and WBG business and technical teams to evaluate and select technical solutions fit for purpose, participate in the development of prototypes or proofs of concept, and support discussions with users to implement fit-for-purpose solutions from development through QA and into production.

Selection Criteria

• Prior audit experience is not required.
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  Four years of professional experience and bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in data science, computer science, mathematics, economics, or related field of study with a strong quantitative and computational background.
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  Experience with database systems and data-warehousing, paired with demonstrated knowledge of leading data science practices, e.g., data acquisition, exploration and pipeline management, cleaning and feature engineering, modeling, and communicating results.
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  Experience using algorithms (NLP and ML are key, deep learning is a bonus), and data analysis and visualization tools such as Python and Power BI, Azure Cognitive Services and Power Automate platform.
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  Analytical skills, ability to think strategically; rapidly analyze, interpret and integrate data or new technology into actionable outcomes that communicates clear conclusions and recommendations.
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  Ability to simultaneously engage on multiple project, to anticipate and adjust to roadblocks, and deliver high quality work with limited supervision.
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  English proficiency, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the capacity to present data visualizations that translate complex information into actionable intelligence.
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  Maintaining a continuous improvement mindset, embracing agility and being open to change. Self-starter that takes the initiative, as well as a team player with a proven ability to work effectively with colleagues from a range of technical and non-technical roles to collaborate across organizational boundaries.
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  Nice to have:

* Certification in Azure data science, data engineering, or similar industry recognized credentials. GIA is Azure focused for the near term, open to translatable skills from AWS or GCP.

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