Lead Data Scientist, Bcg X, Japan

BCG BCG · Consulting · Tokyo, Japan · Data Science and Analytics

Lead Data Scientist at BCG X, focusing on applying data science, machine learning, and optimization to solve client business challenges and drive transformation. The role involves working directly with clients, analyzing data, and designing/building advanced models.

What you'd actually do

  1. Leveraging specialized knowledge in the digital domain, directly engaging with clients alongside strategy consultants to solve their management challenges using business analytics and IT skills.
  2. Analyzing client-held data and external data using knowledge of data analysis platforms and large-scale data processing to determine measures for problem-solving.

Skills

Required

  • Master's degree in a related field or practical experience in data analytics
  • Python coding skills
  • Experience with machine learning analysis
  • English proficiency (conversational level or higher)

Nice to have

  • Experience in a consulting firm
  • Experience in a data analytics company or data analytics platform company
  • Experience developing applications using LLMs
  • Experience with mathematical optimization and operations research
  • Experience in R&D at high-tech companies or manufacturers
  • Experience in natural language processing, image recognition, speech recognition
  • Experience with marketing analytics, BI, DWH
  • Software development and DevOps experience
  • Project management and team management skills
  • Ability to build new analytics services
  • Ability to build good client relationships and become a 'Thought Leader'
  • Business-level English proficiency

What the JD emphasized

  • machine learning
  • data analysis
  • business analytics

Other signals

  • client-facing role
  • business transformation
  • data analysis
  • machine learning
  • optimization