Data Scientist

Director (Co-Founder) @ Chi Square Group | Strategy Transformation, Digital Transformation, Human Capital and Technology ConsultingAn established boutique consultancy is seeking a Data Scientist to join its growing team.The firm applies advanced microeconomic theory and data-driven analysis to complex real-world challenges across competition policy, litigation, and regulation.Working with leading regulators, law firms, and private sector clients across Europe, the consultancy is known for combining theoretical rigour with robust empirical evidence and is now looking to strengthen and modernise its internal analytical workflows.RoleThis is a hybrid role combining workflow development, hands-on analysis, and internal capability building.The successful candidate will help improve the efficiency and accuracy of data analysis processes, introduce best practices around reproducibility, documentation, and modular coding, and train and support applied economists in modern tools and approaches.Alongside this, the role involves direct contribution to client projects, including applied microeconomic analysis, damages estimation, and policy evaluation.The position offers a genuine opportunity to shape standards and best practice across a specialist consultancy.Key ResponsibilitiesReview, refine, and enhance internal data analysis protocols, primarily using Python and StataDesign and implement reproducible, readable, and scalable analytical workflowsTranslate economic and analytical requirements into modular, well–documented codeIntroduce and embed best practices around version control, testing, formatting, and documentationTrain and support applied economists in Python and modern data science toolingContribute directly to client work, including data cleaning, modelling, damages estimation, and policy evaluationSupport peer review, replication, and quality-assurance processes, including AI-assisted workflowsProduce high-quality, client-ready tables, figures, and analytical outputsKey SkillsPhD (or near completion) in data science, computer science, statistics, econometrics, applied mathematics, or a closely related field or equivalent professional experience in data scienceStrong programming skills in Python and StataExperience designing and automating analytical workflowsFamiliarity with reproducibility, modular coding, and human-readable analysisExposure to AI-enabled tools, automation, and prompt engineeringAbility to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholdersProfessional working proficiency in English and ItalianOpportunity to shape data practices and analytical standards across a specialist consultancyExposure to high-profile economic, regulatory, and litigation projectsA collaborative, intellectually rigorous environment with direct impact on how the firm operatesCompetitive compensation aligned with experience and expertiseThis role offers a rare opportunity for a technically strong data scientist to influence not only project outcomes but also how a consultancy thinks about, structures, and delivers data-driven economic analysis.Candidates who enjoy combining hands-on work with mentoring, process design, and innovation will find this position particularly rewarding.If you would like a confidential discussion to learn more, please feel free to share your CV with Demetrious ( )By applying to this advert you agree to your personal details being held on file in relation to this and other future relevant opportunities.Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Chi Square Analytics by 2xSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionInformation Technology, Research, and AnalystIndustriesBusiness Consulting and Services#J-*****-Ljbffr