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 Head of Talent (Peter): 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?