Data Scientist

Job description

**About SailPeak** At Sailpeak, we are a Brussels-based consulting firm specializing in guiding Banking & Insurance firms through the complexities of digital transformation. With expertise in Business Strategy, Data & AI, and Digital Transformation, Sailpeak helps clients navigate the ever-evolving landscape and reach new heights of success. **🤖 About the Role** We are looking for a Data Scientist with 1-3 years of experience, working on AI-related projects to join our growing team. In this role, you will drive digital strategy for top-tier banking clients by delivering high-impact projects focused on data analysis, performance optimization, and dashboard creation. You will play a pivotal part in expanding our internal AI capabilities, gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge machine learning models to build innovative solutions for the financial services sector. 📊 **You will:** - Assist in **data collection, cleansing, and transformation** from diverse **banking and fintech data sources**, ensuring high-quality inputs for advanced analytics. - Contribute to **Machine Learning and Deep Learning projects**, gaining exposure to **AI models, intelligent agents, and digital assistants** applied within the financial services sector. - Support the development of **data-driven digital strategies and AI-powered campaigns** tailored to banking clients. - Conduct **A/B testing, hypothesis validation, and performance analysis** of digital and AI-driven initiatives in the banking domain. - Create and maintain **interactive dashboards, visualizations, and reports** to monitor key metrics for **digital banking strategies and AI adoption**. - Collaborate with **cross-functional and agile teams** to optimize campaign **segmentation, targeting, and personalization**, leveraging **predictive analytics**. - Participate in **data interpretation and storytelling**, contributing to actionable recommendations that support **banking digital transformation and AI initiatives**. 📊 **You bring to the table:** - 1-3 years of experience as a **Data Scientist** - A **Master’s degree** in **Data Science, Statistics, Banking, Digital Transformation, or a related field**. - A strong eagerness to **work with data, AI, and machine learning models**, and to grow expertise in **digital transformation within banking**. - Basic knowledge of **data analysis and visualization tools** such as Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or VBA. - Familiarity with **digital banking platforms, fintech ecosystems, and emerging AI technologies** is a plus. - An interest in **AI, intelligent agents, and digital assistants**, and how they reshape customer journeys and operational efficiency in financial services. - Strong **communication and data storytelling skills** to translate insights into value for **digital strategy and AI adoption**. 🗣️ **Language Skills** Fluency in **English and French/Dutch** **🤹 Other Skills** - Experience with Scrum or Agile methods is a great plus for us. - We are looking for proactive problem-solvers - You’ll be working independently & autonomously - Passion for growing, building, and continuous learning, especially around the developments within AI and Data Science **🎁 What’s in it for you** 💸 A competitive salary and benefits package. 🦾 Working on cutting-edge projects with leading banking clients, in a startup environment 💿 Exposure to a wide array of AI and data science technologies. 🫂 Mentorship from Directors and Partners with backgrounds from renowned companies like Google, PayPal, Semetis, and Sia Partners. **🧑‍🔬 The Process** - **Step 1:** 30-minute call with our Talent team: focusing on your current situation, motivation, experience, and practicalities - **Step 2:** 45-minute deep dive into the projects you’ve worked on with one of our experienced consultants - **Step 3:** 30-minute call with one of the founders, talking in more depth about motivations and ambitions - **Step 4:** Onsite Business Case in our office:) - **The Offer** Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in management consulting with Sailpeak?