Experienced Data Scientist

Division: Group Digital Capabilities (GDC)

Join Euroclear

Euroclear is a financial services company that specializes in the settlement of securities transactions, as well as the safekeeping and asset servicing of these securities. We are located in Brussels and several major cities in Europe and around the world. We are deeply convinced that diversity of talents, backgrounds and opinions is a key to success, by encouraging engagement, energy and innovation.

The "Group Digital Capabilities" (GDC) division ensures Euroclear’s competitiveness by delivering reliable and sustainable IT solutions for the financial securities markets.

Within GDC division, our AIR (Analytics, Insights and Reporting) tribe supports the needs for advanced analytics and reporting from all the entities of the Euroclear Group. Our scope can be summarized as follows:

• Operating and leading the evolution of the Data & Analytics Platform (DAP) consisting out of a DataLake, the Group Data Warehouse and a new off-premise Operational Data Store aligned with new market evolutions.
• Key player in the AI CoE!
• Centre of Expertise for BI & Reporting.
• Provide project support and expertise to various business lines.
• Help to Build Azure Cloud Data Platform for tomorrow

Our AI Delivery squad helps to transform data into insights using techniques such as machine learning, natural language processing, large language models, mathematical optimization, etc. It is looking for an expert Data Scientist:

Your Profile

• Demonstrable record of successful hands-on experiences in the area of sophisticated analytics. Education in data science without previous practical hands-on experience will not be accepted.
• Proficient in Python. Knowledge of Scala and/or Spark is a plus.
• Proficient in relational database querying (SQL) or in data collection and transformation (ETL).
• Master analytical techniques such as machine learning, natural language processing, mathematical optimization, large language models…
• At ease with visualization tools like Power BI.
• Experienced with command line tools (UNIX) and version control tools like GIT.
• Know the Hadoop ecosystem (knowledge of the Cloudera distribution of Hadoop will be a plus).
• Has work experience with at least one Cloud Provider, preferably Azure Cloud.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as good customer relationship skills to present the results of a use case to different audiences (from end users up to division management). You are able to explain sophisticated concepts in a simplified manner.
• Experience implementing advanced analytics solutions into a well-controlled production environment.
• Able to learn quickly, adjust to changes and think creatively!
• Self-motivated and confident with a positive demeanor.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with attention to details.
• Past experience in agile development methodologies and make sure that the work you're doing contributes to the final product.
• Stay abreast of new tools and technologies to practice up-to-date data analytic strategies.

In addition

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in machine learning, statistics, applied mathematics, or a related quantitative field, combined with strong IT skills. A relevant PhD can be valorised.
• 5+ years of experience in advanced data analytics.
• 5+ years of experience in Python.

Please note that this is a permanent position and we do not offer freelance/contract arrangement for the role.

About Us

Why join us

Embark on your new adventure at Euroclear, and work at the heart of the global capital markets. We connect over 2,000 financial institutions across the globe. As an open and resilient infrastructure, we contribute to the stability of the financial markets. We help clients cut through complexity, lower costs, and mitigate risks of financial transactions. At Euroclear, we have the clear ambition to use our key role to facilitate and accelerate a sustainable global financial system. 

What We Offer:

• Work closely with inspiring, supportive and engaged colleagues from more than 80 different countries. 
• Practice your talents in a highly professional international environment. 
• Join a learning and development environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing and training.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

New ways of working

Find your own optimal balance within our hybrid working model, where you can connect at the office and also benefit from remote working. 

Great Place to Work for All

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and strives to be a Great Place to Work for All. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of any aspect that makes them unique (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, ...). If you need any specific accommodation due to disability or any other reason, you can let the recruiter know during your application process.

About the Team

The Group Digital Capabilities (GDC) division contributes to Euroclear’s competitiveness by delivering reliable and sustainable IT solutions for the financial securities markets. Our teams deliver new IT solutions and improve existing applications for both our internal and external clients. We deploy changes into the production environment in a controlled and structured way that does not compromise production stability and we ensure applicative production support.