Data Scientist

Job Description:

Position Overview

We are seeking a Data Scientist to play a key role in harnessing data-driven intelligence to support capital deployment, valuation models, and performance optimization for our clients. This role will focus on advanced analytics, machine learning, and predictive modeling to generate actionable insights that drive business outcomes. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a strong technical background in data science and a passion for financial and market analytics.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Leadership & Strategy

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive data science strategy that aligns with HCR’s business objectives and investment priorities.

  • Identify opportunities for data-driven improvements by collaborating with cross-functional teams, including finance, technology, and HCR business units.

  • Lead the integration of advanced analytics and AI-driven decision-making across business strategies, operational workflows, and monetization initiatives.

  • Advise & Influence senior leadership and external stakeholders by providing thought leadership on how data science can create competitive advantages.

• Data Science & Advanced Analytics

  • Develop and deploy predictive and prescriptive models to inform business strategy, risk assessments, and yield/performance optimization.

  • Apply machine learning, AI, and econometric modeling to identify patterns and forecast financial and market trends.

  • Conduct A/B testing and statistical analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of pricing, monetization, and operational strategies.

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• Data Engineering & Infrastructure

  • Leverage data science to provide quantitative support for investment decisions and business strategies.

  • Partner with financial analysts and business leaders to transform complex datasets into meaningful insights that influence decision-making.

  • Support development of real-time data visualizations and dashboards that track performance metrics and operational KPIs.

Critical Competencies for Success

• 5+ years' experience in Data Science/Data Analytics

• Must be able to commute to Northbrook, IL on a hybrid schedule

• Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and experience with machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, PyTorch).

• Financial & Market Acumen – Strong understanding of financial modeling, investment analytics, risk assessment, and consumer behavior trends.

• Data Engineering Skills – Experience working with big data platforms (Snowflake, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Spark) and managing data pipelines.

• Strong ability to translate complex data insights into executive-level recommendations using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or D3.js.

• Problem-Solving Mindset – Comfortable tackling complex, ambiguous business challenges and delivering data-driven solutions.

Why join Hilco Consumer – Retail?

• Join a firm with four decades of expertise in capital partnerships, financial advisory, and investment solutions.

• Work at the intersection of finance, technology, and strategy, using data science to drive business transformation.

• Tackle high-impact, real-world business challenges in retail, consumer goods, and financial markets.

• Be part of a data-driven culture that values innovation, insights, and cutting-edge technology.

Compensation: $125K - $150K plus bonus.

Hilco Consumer – Retail (HCR) provides a wide range of analytical, advisory, asset monetization, and capital investment solutions to help define and execute a retailer’s strategic initiatives. Operating on 4 continents, HCR’s services fall into several principal categories including acquisitions; disposition of underperforming stores; retail company or division wind downs; event sales to convert unwanted assets into working capital; facilitation of mergers and acquisitions; interim company, division or store management teams; loss prevention; and, the monetization of furniture, fixtures and equipment.  Additionally, HCR owns the nation’s premier fixture and equipment liquidation firm, Hilco Fixed Asset Recovery (www.hilcoffe.com), a SaaS-based virtual store management platform that works on both Apple and Android devices, ReStore for Retail (www.restoreforretail.com), and an innovative sale locater website called Shop Genius (www.shopgenius.com). Hilco Consumer – Retail is part of Northbrook, Illinois based Hilco Global (www.hilcoglobal.com), the world’s leading authority on maximizing the value of business assets by delivering valuation, monetization, advisory, and capital solutions to an international marketplace. Hilco Global operates more than twenty specialized business units offering services that include asset valuation and appraisal, retail and industrial inventory acquisition and disposition, real estate and strategic capital equity investments. 

Hilco Global is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered on merits and without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age (40 and older), sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, gender, veteran, or disability status.

Hilco Global strives to comply with all applicable local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, Hilco Global is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. https://hilcoglobal.com/careers-about/