[Career @ Moody's Analytics] Tech Consultant

Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) is the parent company of Moody's Investors Service. The Corporation, which reported revenue of $3.6 billion in 2016, employs approximately 10,700 people worldwide and maintains a presence in 36 countries.

Moody's Analytics is actively seeking a Technical Consultant to join the Implementation Services Group within the ERS – Banking Reg Tech organization. Implementation Services team specializes in installing, upgrading and configuring our financial software suites on customer site.

Ideal candidate:

• Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent).
• First experience on Big Data projects will be much appreciated : Hadoop, spark, yarn,etc
• Extensive experience with either a software developer or systems integrator working as an expert on technically complex applications and architectures
• Excellent command of PL/SQL: coding, performance tuning (analysis of execution plans) and usage of performance optimization tools
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English and French.

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[Apply Now- Data Scientist @BCG GAMMA] IA, Big Data

BCG GAMMA is hiring Talented Data Scientists in Paris (Graduate, Junior, Experienced) - Master/PhD

BCG GAMMA combines innovative skills in computer science, artificial intelligence, statistics, and machine learning with deep industry expertise.

The BCG GAMMA team is comprised of world-class data scientists and business consultants who specialize in the use of advanced analytics to get breakthrough business results.

BCG GAMMA is looking for passionate and talented Master/PhD Degree in computer science, applied mathematics, statistics, machine learning with:

• Deep understanding of modern machine learning techniques
• Additional experience in core analytic methods such as predictive modeling
• Fluency in at least one scripting language (e.g. Python, R)
• Fluency in English and French

Apply Now! Applications should be sent through the following links:

Graduate Data Scientist (Full Time Position, Paris)

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Data Scientist (Full Time Position, Paris - 0-5 years of relevant industry work experience providing advanced analytics solutions)

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Senior Data Scientist (Full Time Position, Paris - deep technical and data science expertise, acute strategic and analytical skills, ability to lead and persuade)

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