Jobs in big data, machine learning to be in demand

Candidates from fields like big data analysis, machine learning and data science will be in demand in 2019, a report by Michael Page, a Singapore-based global professional recruitment consultancy, said. The candidates will get a 20% to 25% increase in their compensation package while switching jobs within their respective industries this year, the recruitment consultancy has predicted. "There will be a major movement among senior professionals who can contribute to the growth of India's industries. There are also accountable and skilled candidates for employment opportunities within mid- and large-manufacturing industries especially in chemicals, building materials and domestic consumer companies," Nicolas Dumoulin, Managing Director, Michael Page India said. "The entrance of newly-evolved funds within the private equity sector has led to the hiring of senior professionals. The rise in India's e-commerce and financial technology business has increased the hiring opportunities for senior-level talent from banking spaces," he said.