Data Scientist - Consulting

About Quantium

Quantium is a global leader in data science and AI, founded in Australia in 2002. The company employs over 1,200 professionals across 14 locations, delivering product and consulting services that help businesses unlock value through data and analytics. Quantium partners with top global corporations, striving to build a smarter world.

Within its Financial Services Consulting division, Quantium collaborates closely with Australia's banks, insurers, super funds, and wealth managers to convert data into actionable decisions. The team operates as an embedded analytics partner with an AI-focused approach, primarily serving insurance clients while expanding into banking, superannuation, and wealth sectors.

Role Overview

As a Data Scientist in consulting, you will engage in client projects end-to-end — from identifying questions to analyzing data and delivering insights. You will be supported by senior analysts and will routinely use AI tools to enhance your work. Success in this role requires clear analytical thinking, rapid domain learning, client interaction skills, and prudent use of AI.

This position is in consulting analytics rather than internal analytics. The work is project-based, client-facing, and time-sensitive, where sound judgment and problem framing outweigh coding volume.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all stages of analytical projects, including data prep, exploration, insight generation, and presentation.
• Transform ambiguous client challenges into structured analytical plans and testable hypotheses without waiting for precise briefs.
• Apply statistical, data science, and AI methods to generate accurate analyses aligned with business questions.
• Use AI tools thoughtfully to speed workflows while vigilantly assessing correctness and limitations.
• Effectively communicate findings to audiences of varying technical backgrounds using narratives, visuals, and clear recommendations.
• Maintain high-quality standards through thorough documentation and quality assurance of methodologies and results.
• Seek continual feedback and improve technical, domain, and consulting skills.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven commercial experience delivering data-driven solutions with measurable impact.
• Strong proficiency in data analytics tools and programming languages such as SQL, R, Python, and data visualization platforms.
• Ability to identify the true problems behind loosely-defined requests and build structured solutions.
• Capability to work quickly and accurately in a dynamic environment without compromising quality.
• Regular and advanced use of AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot beyond experimentation to assist in producing work.

Working at Quantium

Joining Quantium offers the chance to challenge yourself with complex problems, applying rigorous and creative thinking to achieve innovative outcomes. You can shape your own career path, move across teams or offices, and connect with like-minded colleagues through various community groups.

Benefits and Perks

• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid and remote options to maintain work-life balance.
• Access to continuous learning opportunities through an active Analytics Community fostering personal and technical growth.
• Remote working allowances permitting up to two months of work outside your designated home location annually.

Additional Information

Quantium's hiring process involves processing personal information in compliance with privacy policies and disclosures to stakeholders such as Woolworths Group Limited.