Associate / Senior Associate in Analytics and AI

About the role

PwC is hiring an Associate or Senior Associate in its Advisory line of service, specialising in Data, Analytics and AI, based in Zurich. You will work with the team on high-impact projects and engage with senior stakeholders from high-profile clients in sectors such as Pharma & Life Sciences, Financial Services, Retail & Consumer, Industrial Products and Public Services.

Key responsibilities

• Propose and develop data- and AI-driven solutions tailored to each client's needs and the properties of their data, helping them innovate with their data.
• Help clients advance digitization through algorithms and analyses of various data sources, including optimizing existing solutions and shaping novel approaches in an R&D style.
• Apply your technical expertise in AI/ML, which may include Generative AI, Computer Vision, Time Series Analysis or Natural Language Processing (NLP) including Large Language Models.
• Learn continuously the best practices in technology, data science and consulting approaches.

Required profile

• Degree (bachelor, master or diploma) preferably in data science (including ML, NLP or computer vision), computer science, physics or mathematics.
• Work experience in AI/ML (including a thesis); experience with Microsoft Azure, AWS or another cloud platform is a plus.
• Fluent English (German is a big plus); willingness to travel within Switzerland and occasionally internationally.

Required skills

• Proficiency in several programming languages such as Python, Java, R or C++.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and technology proficiency.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening and communication skills.