Data Scientist
Korn FerryAbout the role
Data Scientist
W-2 Only - No Sponsorship or Transfer
Position Summary
We are seeking a Data Scientist to partner with business stakeholders and develop data-driven solutions that address complex business challenges. This role combines hands-on model development with strong business acumen, requiring the ability to translate business needs into actionable analytics, predictive models, and recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with stakeholders to identify business challenges and develop data science solutions.
Translate business requirements into analytical frameworks and predictive models.
Build, test, validate, and optimize machine learning and statistical models.
Deliver insights and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Develop personalization, recommendation, forecasting, and optimization solutions.
Support model deployment and ongoing performance monitoring.
Spend approximately 70% of time on analytics and business partnering and 30% on model development, testing, and refinement.
Required Qualifications
Proven ability to translate business challenges into practical data science solutions.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence decisions using data-driven recommendations.
Experience building predictive models, including:
Collaborative filtering and recommendation engines
Personalization models
Uplift modeling
Forecasting
Optimization techniques (linear and dynamic programming)
Hands-on experience with:
Python
SQL
Spark
Databricks
Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS)
SQL data warehouses
Ability to clearly explain past projects, business problems addressed, analytical approach, and measurable outcomes.
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com
Responsibilities
- Partner with stakeholders to identify business challenges and develop data science solutions
- Translate business requirements into analytical frameworks and predictive models
- Build, test, validate, and optimize machine learning and statistical models
- Deliver insights and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Develop personalization, recommendation, forecasting, and optimization solutions
- Support model deployment and ongoing performance monitoring
Qualifications
- Proven ability to translate business challenges into practical data science solutions
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience building predictive models including collaborative filtering and recommendation engines
- Hands-on experience with Python, SQL, Spark, Databricks, Azure Data Lake Storage, and SQL data warehouses
Skills mentioned
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business—synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us—for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than. As the Official Talent & Organizational Consulting Partner of LA28, Korn Ferry is powering the nearly 5,000 people who power the Olympics Games – bringing in the right talent, building strong leaders, and shaping the structure and culture that will deliver an unforgettable experience for the world.