IT Business Data Scientist

**Company Description**
We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

At SGS, we have an open corporate and international culture. We offer a dynamic work environment in a leading global company. Our high professional standards and our sustainability approach guarantee you a future-oriented work environment. We invest in our employees for the long term and are committed to supporting your development within the company. Our business principles include: Integrity, Health, Safety & Environment, Quality & Professionalism, Respect, Sustainability, and Leadership.

As an IT Business Data Scientist, you will extract, analyze and interpret large amounts of data from a range of sources, using algorithmic, data mining, artificial intelligence, machine learning and statistical tools, to make it accessible to businesses.

You will report to the Global Head of IT.

**Primary responsibilities**:

- Represent the business from IT perspective in requirement preparation and validation for any Reporting and Data topics.
- Ensure compliance of Reporting tool design with business vision, processes, and operations.
- Lead the Data and Reporting Stream for Business Assurance for internal use and customers.
- Develop Reports and Dashboards in collaboration with the Global Head of IT & the BA Operations Team.
- Validate that solutions meet business drivers.
- Work with the corporate SGS Data Team to communicate and clarify requirements.
- Support the development and creation of BA’s Reporting System (PowerBI), including all interfaces.

**Specific responsibilities**:

- ** Scope Definition**: Act as the main contact between business and IT, creating detailed User Stories to translate operational reporting needs into IT requirements.
- ** Process and Operations**: Build and validate requirements with stakeholders, participate in design workshops, and ensure traceability from definition to testing.
- ** Design**: Participate in design workshops, provide configuration input, liaise with business representatives, and ensure development compliance with end-user needs.
- ** Testing**: Test Reporting Solutions based on the requirements.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in the global Applications of Business Assurance (CertIQ)
- Experience in leading IT process areas and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Strong background in requirement gathering, validation, and ensuring compliance with business needs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerBI and other reporting tools (must have)
- Strong understanding of business processes and operations, paired with a good understanding for Data management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, whilst thinking out-of-the-box
- Proficiency in creating detailed User Stories and translating business requirements into IT requirements.

**Competencies**:

- Collaboration: Strong ability to work with various stakeholders and ensure alignment.
- Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in requirement validation and process design.
- Data Driven: Strong understanding of Data and principles of Databases
- Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
- Technical Acumen: Understanding of IT processes and related data structures and ability to provide relevant input during design and development phases.
- Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Fluent in English.

**Additional Information** Why SGS?**
- Join a globally recognized and stable company, a leader in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry.
- Enjoy a flexible schedule and work model.
- Access SGS University and Campus for continuous learning options.
- Thrive in a multinational environment, collaborating with colleagues from multiple continents.
- Benefit from our comprehensive benefits platform.

**Join Us**:At SGS, we are dedicated to fostering an open, friendly, and supportive culture that thrives on teamwork. We value diversity and provide endless opportunities to learn, grow your expertise, and fulfill your potential.