Data Scientist

About SailPeak

At Sailpeak, we are a Brussels-based consulting firm specializing in guiding Banking & Insurance firms through the complexities of digital transformation.

With expertise in Business Strategy, Data & AI, and Digital Transformation, Sailpeak helps clients navigate the ever-evolving landscape and reach new heights of success.

🤖 About the Role

We are looking for a Data Scientist with 1-3 years of experience, working on AI-related projects to join our growing team.

In this role, you will drive digital strategy for top-tier banking clients by delivering high-impact projects focused on data analysis, performance optimization, and dashboard creation. You will play a pivotal part in expanding our internal AI capabilities, gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge machine learning models to build innovative solutions for the financial services sector.

📊 You will:

Assist in data collection, cleansing, and transformation from diverse banking and fintech data sources , ensuring high-quality inputs for advanced analytics.

Contribute to Machine Learning and Deep Learning projects , gaining exposure to AI models, intelligent agents, and digital assistants applied within the financial services sector.

Support the development of data-driven digital strategies and AI-powered campaigns tailored to banking clients.

Conduct A/B testing, hypothesis validation, and performance analysis of digital and AI-driven initiatives in the banking domain.

Create and maintain interactive dashboards, visualizations, and reports to monitor key metrics for digital banking strategies and AI adoption .

Collaborate with cross-functional and agile teams to optimize campaign segmentation, targeting, and personalization , leveraging predictive analytics .

Participate in data interpretation and storytelling , contributing to actionable recommendations that support banking digital transformation and AI initiatives .

📊 You bring to the table:

1-3 years of experience as a Data Scientist

A Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Banking, Digital Transformation, or a related field .

A strong eagerness to work with data, AI, and machine learning models , and to grow expertise in digital transformation within banking .

Basic knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools such as Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or VBA.

Familiarity with digital banking platforms, fintech ecosystems, and emerging AI technologies is a plus.

An interest in AI, intelligent agents, and digital assistants , and how they reshape customer journeys and operational efficiency in financial services.

Strong communication and data storytelling skills to translate insights into value for digital strategy and AI adoption .

🗣️ Language Skills

Fluency in English and French/Dutch

🤹 Other Skills

Experience with Scrum or Agile methods is a great plus for us.

We are looking for proactive problem-solvers

You’ll be working independently & autonomously

Passion for growing, building, and continuous learning, especially around the developments within AI and Data Science

🎁 What’s in it for you

💸 A competitive salary and benefits package.

🦾 Working on cutting-edge projects with leading banking clients, in a startup environment

💿 Exposure to a wide array of AI and data science technologies.

🫂 Mentorship from Directors and Partners with backgrounds from renowned companies like Google, PayPal, Semetis, and Sia Partners.

🧑‍🔬 The Process

Step 1: 30-minute call with our Talent team: focusing on your current situation, motivation, experience, and practicalities

Step 2: 45-minute deep dive into the projects you’ve worked on with one of our experienced consultants

Step 3: 30-minute call with one of the founders, talking in more depth about motivations and ambitions

Step 4: Onsite Business Case in our office

The Offer

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in management consulting with Sailpeak?