Job Purpose Summary


This role is a key contributor in the are of Data Science in Global HR MIS & Analytics, where the candidate will is proficient in :

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  Implementing and improve existing scientific papers to reach goals defined by senior stakeholders
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  This role will lead a range of data analytics efforts, including monitoring and improving the performance of our Natural Language Understanding (NLU) models
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  Creation of new statistical models, research of new solutions and supporting different stakeholders with initiatives on machine learning and deep learning efforts.
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  Collaborate with technology advisors, business departments (Finance, Audit, Sefvice Delivery, to name a few) & data science lab for substantial outputs
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  Natural Language processing (NLP) is a key part of the role
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  Creation and implementation of new research projects and evangelisation of the research and the results across organisation globally.
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  Collaboration with data science lab colleagues to develop and maintain platform embodying research outputs.
  

Key Responsibilities


The candidate will be responsible for:

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  Actively contributing to all sub-functions of people analysis during project definitions
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  Deep diving into data, doing analysis and discovering patterns and root causes to generate insights that drive our products
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  Analyse and evaluate the quality and maturity of data used for model training and testing
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  Present proposals and results in a clear manner, backed by data, with actionable conclusions to drive HR Prople decisions to different stakeholders
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  Collaborate with data scientists and engineers (internal and external) on data collection and feature design effects from multiple sources
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  Handle competing requests for a range of data consemers from all functional pillars of HR and innovation lab
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  Communicate results to HR Management and Regional HR Heads through a wide range of automated platforms
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  Evangelise the work done in the Global HR MI & Analytics group in internal and external speech opportunities
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  Build and maintain Data Science products \xe2\x80\x93 e.g. web apps for HR (Regional and Global) consumption
  

Skills & Experience

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  Willing to learn new skills, programming languages and development processes
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  Previous experience with people analys and quantifying data from public and private repositories
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  Experience with descriptive statistics and visualization tools for People Analytics
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  Experience with big data tools (Spark, Databricks) and familiarity/experience with Azure technology stack (Blob Storage, Data lake, VMs).
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  Knowledge of statistical modelling and machine learning techniques in HR
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  Expert in debugging and investigative programming techniques
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  Experience with data selection methods: identify how to choose which data for which experimental setups
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  Experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP)
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  Experience with deep learning models
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  Experience in neural networks (including recurrent, convolutional, long short memory)
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  Expert in Python, R, Notebook; command line usage (Bash)
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  Excellent communication and organizational skills with significant attention to detail
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  Experience with parallel data processing
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  Demonstrable track record dealing well with ambiguity, prioritizing needs, and delivering results in an agile, dynamic environment
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  Experience with Flask / web development would be beneficial
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  Experience in different facets of HR would be beneficial
  

Professional Expertise


Qualifications

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  MSc or greater in Data Science, Computer Science, Math or Statistics
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  3 years + previous experience
  

Written and Verbal Communications

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  Highly developed written communication skills and capable of producing global and sensitive communications to a varied audience at all levels in both Practice Areas and Business Services.
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  Excellent verbal and interpersonal communications skills \xe2\x80\x93 some form of customer-facing interaction or consulting experience is a plus.
  

Core Competencies


Analytical Thought and Problem Solving

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  Makes decisions that solve the immediate problem and prevent it from occurring again.
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  Prepares for potential problems and contingencies in case things go wrong.
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  Takes prompt action to resolve problems quickly.
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  Uses all relevant sources of information, including the team and other colleagues, to generate solutions.
  

Communicating and Influencing

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  Uses a range of different influencing techniques.
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  Takes account of different needs and concerns in order to effectively persuade others.
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  Communicates effectively with the team through structured meetings and reviews.
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  Resolves conflict and delivers feedback in an assertive and transparent way.
  

Commitment and Self-Motivation

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  Makes oneself accessible to clients.
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  Monitors and reviews the quality of service that is provided in order to ensure that it meets/exceeds client expectations.
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  Resolves any problems with clients confidentially and professionally.
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  Remains positive even if progress is slow and solutions are diluted.
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  Is open to learning new skills.
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  Demonstrates a drive towards continual personal growth and development.
  

Working Relationships

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  Is regarded as a \'trusted advisor\' by the firm\'s partners and their senior management.
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  Is a valued member of networks outside their immediate team.
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  Demonstrates credibility and influence with senior clients or stakeholders.
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  Initiates new client relationships.
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  Takes responsibility for growing the reputation of the team.
  

Qualifications

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  MSc or greater in Data Science, Computer Science, Math or Statistics
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  3 years + previous experience
  

About the Firm


Clifford Chance is one of the world\'s leading law firms, helping clients achieve their goals by combining the highest global standards with local expertise. The firm has unrivalled scale and depth of legal resources across the three key markets of the Americas, Asia and Europe and focuses on the core areas of commercial activity: capital markets; corporate and M&A; finance and banking; real estate; tax; pensions and employment; litigation and dispute resolution. Alongside world-class legal careers, Clifford Chance offers excellent opportunities in business professional functions that underpin its business operations.
We are a purpose-driven business with core values at the heart of everything we do, we actively demonstrate what it means to do the right thing both internally and externally. We want to create a space where everyone feels respected, included, valued and listened to and our values are demonstrated through our behaviour. Our Code of Conduct is value based and embodies five Principles \xe2\x80\x93 Act with Integrity, Be Inclusive, Embrace Challenge, Speak Up and Act Responsibly.
We have an established presence in India for more than ten years, delivering value and supporting Clifford Chance offices across the globe in the areas of Information Technology, Finance, Business Research, HR Services, Legal Support, Document Production, Project Management and Continuous Improvement. We have been certified as a \'Great Place to Work\' in India for implementing people practices that foster collaboration and enable employees to reach their full potential. We are proud of the colleagues who work for us and of the service that together we provide, many of whom are experts in their own sectors. Join us and you will experience, first-hand, the one firm, one team approach that makes working at Clifford Chance so different.


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