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Data Scientist, Internship, Italy - BCG X

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Consulting
    Data
  • Milan

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a master’s or PhD in a relevant field, skilled in Python, client-facing, with strong analytics, visualization, and project management abilities. Fluent in Italian and English.
  • You will analyze data to solve business challenges, develop and implement algorithms, collaborate with clients on innovative solutions, and contribute to thought leadership in scientific communities.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a university master’s or PhD degree program in Computer Research Science, Data Science, Statistics, Operations Research, or related field
  • Programming Languages: Python
  • Comfortable in a client-facing role with the ambition to lead teams
  • Likes to distill complex results or processes into simple, clear visualizations
  • Explain sophisticated data science concepts in an understandable manner
  • Love building things and are comfortable working with modern development tools and writing code collaboratively (bonus points if you have a software development or DevOps experience)
  • Significant experience applying advanced analytics to business situations and a proven ability to synthesize complex data
  • Deep understanding of modern machine learning techniques and their mathematical underpinnings, and can translate this into business implications for our clients
  • Have strong project management skills
  • Fluency in both Italian and English

Responsibilities

  • Our BCG X teams own the full analytics value-chain end to end: framing new business challenges, designing innovative algorithms, implementing, and deploying scalable solutions, and enabling colleagues and clients to fully embrace AI.
  • You'll be part of our rapidly growing team who will have a chance to apply data science methods and analytics to real-world business situations across a variety of industries to drive significant business impact.
  • You'll have the chance to partner with clients in a variety of BCG regions and industries, and on key topics like climate change, enabling them to design, build, and deploy new and innovative solutions.
  • Additional responsibilities will include developing and delivering thought leadership in scientific communities and papers as well as leading conferences on behalf of BCG X.
  • Successful candidates are intellectually curious builders who are biased toward action, creative, and communicative.

FAQs

What is the role of a Data Scientist Intern at BCG X?

The Data Scientist Intern at BCG X will apply data science methods and analytics to real-world business situations across various industries to drive significant business impact, partner with clients on key topics, and contribute to thought leadership in scientific communities.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a master's or PhD program in Computer Research Science, Data Science, Statistics, Operations Research, or a related field.

What programming languages should I be familiar with for this role?

The primary programming language required for this position is Python.

Is prior experience in software development or DevOps beneficial for this role?

Yes, having software development or DevOps experience would be considered a bonus for this role.

What languages do I need to be fluent in?

Candidates must be fluent in both Italian and English.

What type of projects will I work on during the internship?

Interns will work on projects involving advanced analytics, machine learning techniques, and aim to translate complex data into business implications for clients.

Are there opportunities for thought leadership in this internship?

Yes, interns are expected to develop and deliver thought leadership in scientific communities and papers, as well as lead conferences on behalf of BCG X.

What skills are essential for success in this internship?

Essential skills include a strong understanding of analytics, the ability to synthesize complex data, project management skills, and the capability to explain sophisticated data science concepts clearly.

Is the internship position client-facing?

Yes, the role involves client-facing responsibilities, and candidates should be comfortable and ambitious about leading teams.

What is the culture like at BCG X?

BCG X is a diverse team of tech experts focused on making a positive impact through collaboration, innovation, and tackling complex societal challenges.

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