Data Scientist

Job Description

Job summary

This role will assist and support the evaluation of compliance and arbiter data, to develop machine learning algorithms to interrogate data, and to develop and implement a scaling stack to develop products for the purpose of business intelligence.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Works on assigned multidisciplinary team research or analytical projects using sophisticated computational algorithms.
• Applies the tools of modern data science using unfolded source architecture to the analysis of CBRE's proprietary data
• Supports data research efforts for product development for internal and external clients.
• Develops custom algorithms for solving real-estate business problems across a wealth of structure and unstructured data across multiple data sources.
• Supports the Senior Scientist in the tracking and evaluation of data sources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory responsibilities

No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. May provide informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers. May coordinate and assign tasks to co-workers within a work unit and/or project.

Qualifications

To perform this job optimally, an individual should be able to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are prototype of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the meaningful functions.

Education and Experience

Masters or Ph.D. degree from credible school in applied data science computer science, engineering, applied math or related degree. Minimum 3-4 years of experience in statistical analysis, data engineering, and data visualization. Consideration given to equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates and/or Licenses

Data Scientist Certification or equivalent combination of experience and/or education.

Communication skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to internal customers. Ability to optimally present information.

Financial knowledge

Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions. Conducts basic financial analysis.

Reasoning ability

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.

Other Skills and/or Abilities

Proven knowledge of R and/or Python, together with SQL.

Demonstrated knowledge of standard machine learning algorithms, based on "An Introduction to Statistical Learning" by James et. al. or similar textbook. Demonstrated knowledge of strengths, weaknesses, and real-world performance of the ML algorithms.

Demonstrated knowledge of web scrapping and data preprocessing.

Scope of responsibility

Decisions made with detailed understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines. In charge for setting work unit and/or project deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to department

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.