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View profileData Scientists are becoming increasingly vital across nearly every sector, with data now considered one of the most valuable assets to a business and AI being an even bigger player. Data Scientists play a central role in influencing strategic decisions and generating value; It’s a rapidly evolving field, with continual advancements in Big Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning, alongside emerging technologies such as Blockchain and Autonomous Systems.
Why consider a career as a Data Scientist?
The demand for Data Scientists (or people in this space in some way) is increasing, with a notable shortage of skilled professionals – particularly within emerging technologies – making experienced and talented Data Scientists highly sought after.
A wide range of industries rely on Machine Learning and Data Science expertise, including:
Financial Services, Healthcare, Government, Marketing & Sales, Transport and more.
Typical role titles include
Chief-Level Roles:
Chief Analytics Officer | Chief Data and Analytics Officer | Chief Scientist, Global Head of Analytics | Chief Research & Analytics Officer | Chief Credit & Analytics Officer | Chief Technology Officer, Enterprise Information Management & Analytics
Director-Level Roles:
Director of Analytics | Director – Advanced Analytics | Director – Predictive Analytics | Director, Customer Insights & Business Analytics | Director, Digital Analytics | Director of Risk Analytics & Policy | Director, Business Intelligence & Analytics | Director, Web Analytics | Director, Clinical Analytics | Director of Product, Analytics | Director of Marketing Analytics | Director of Data Science & Analytics Practice | Director of Fraud Analytics & R&D | Director of Innovation, Big Data Analytics | Director of Statistical Modelling and Analytics
Manager-Level Roles:
Analytics Manager | Data Science Manager | Business Analytics Manager | Marketing Analytics Manager | Customer Analytics Manager | Risk & Analytics Manager | Predictive Analytics Manager | Strategic Analytics Manager | Web Analytics Manager | Clinical Analytics Manager
Specialist Roles:
Data Scientist | Statistician | Statistical Modeller | Quantitative Analyst | Risk Analyst | Marketing Analyst | Advanced Analytics Manager
Career progression example
Salary Benchmarks
We’ve outlined the latest salary benchmarks for Data Science roles in the guides below:
Data, Insight and Analytics Salary Guide
Data, Insight and Analytics Day Rate Guide
Data, Insight and Analytics Within Data Engineering Development Salary Guide
Data, Insight and Analytics Within Data Science Salary Guide
Is it right for me? The skills it takes…
The skills required for a successful career in data science typically fall into three categories: programming skills, statistical/analytical skills, and domain expertise.
Programming Skills: Python (including libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn) | R | SQL and NoSQL Databases | Big Data Technologies (Hadoop, Spark) | Data Wrangling and Cleaning | Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) | Version Control (Git) | Automation and Scripting | Machine Learning Model Development and Deployment
Statistical and Analytical Skills: Descriptive and Inferential Statistics | Hypothesis Testing | Probability Theory | Experimental Design | Predictive Modelling | Time Series Analysis | Data Mining Techniques | Data Exploration and Feature Engineering | Model Evaluation and Validation
Domain Expertise: Understanding Business Context | Translating Data into Insights | Communicating Results Effectively | Collaborating with Cross-functional Teams | Ethical Use of Data | Data Governance and Privacy | Problem-Solving Mindset | Storytelling with Data
What qualifications does it take?
Most Data Scientists hold a Master’s (MSc) or Doctorate (PhD) in subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, AI, Software Engineering, or Computer Science. Strong technical programming skills are essential, along with a solid foundation in statistics and probability.
For the most part, you’ll also need demonstrable experience working with large datasets and practical use of machine learning techniques and statistical methods
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