Data Science Consultant

Company Description

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity, and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change, helping clients initiate, navigate, and benefit from transformation. Optimism is our force multiplier, mitigating downside and maximizing opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results; our optimism transforms outcomes.

Job Description

The Amsterdam Data Science team is diverse, dynamic, and rapidly growing. You will collaborate closely within multidisciplinary teams, applying advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to solve complex business problems and deliver impactful solutions. Our flat structure encourages initiative, entrepreneurial spirit, diversity, well-being, and knowledge sharing so that we grow together.

Responsibilities

As a Data Science Consultant, you will collaborate with our Data Scientists, Data Engineers, and Consultants on various client projects in multidisciplinary teams. You will use advanced analytics, machine learning, and GenAI techniques to solve complex business problems and deliver impactful solutions.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with colleagues to identify business challenges and extract actionable insights from data.
• Develop and implement statistical models, optimization solutions, and advanced machine learning techniques.
• Apply Generative AI and large language models to create innovative solutions.
• Clearly present analytical results and assist in facilitating client workshops.

Your profile

• Motivated, analytical, and eager to learn.
• Thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments.
• Clear communicator, comfortable translating complex technical concepts into actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• Completed WO Master's degree in Data Science, Econometrics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, (Energy) Engineering, or a related technical field involving substantial programming.
• Recent graduate or up to 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong coding skills in Python and at least one additional analytical language (e.g., R, SQL).
• Solid knowledge of Machine Learning techniques, optimization methods, and Generative AI.
• Previous exposure or interest in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Fluent in English and Dutch, both written and oral. Additional languages are considered advantageous.

What we offer

• Training and development opportunities to advance your expertise.
• A supportive environment with structured mentorship and personalized training opportunities.
• Opportunities to participate in international projects.
• Flexible working hours and performance-based promotion.
• Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package (lease car, health insurance, pension).

Additional Information

We are unable to provide a work permit for this position.

Non-Dutch speakers will unfortunately not be accepted.

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions—including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or disciplinary actions—are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, and business needs.

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.