Merkle is a leading data-driven customer experience management (CXM) company that specialises in the delivery of unique, personalised customer experiences across platforms and devices. With a thirty year heritage as a leading data and analytics consultancy, In 2016, Merkle became part of Dentsu, one of the world's top five 5 media companies agency networks with 60,000+ employees across 146 countries.

Dentsu leads the region in digital media trading. We generate more data, drive more audience engagement and track everything. We specialise in applications of technology that drive unmatched ROI for our clients. As a result, we take a laser focused view on the implementation and integration of technology across our digital business.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an industry-leading, growing analytics team that works with some of the biggest global brands. Merkle Analytics exists to accelerate businesses on their journey to generate maximum value from data and enable them to make data-led decisioning to benefit their business.

You will join the Advanced Analytics team as an analytical consultant, delivering analytical solutions to a variety of clients and industries. We expect our analysts to come with brains as standard – so you will understand analytics, have experience with coding languages, have experience building statistical / data science models & used visualization tools - but we look for curious individuals that have a passion for data and analytics, that want to learn, and help businesses use their data better when they make decisions, and are able to package up their analysis in such a way that even the most non-technical audiences understand. You will be client-facing, so a winning smile and an eagerness to do the leg work to get under the skin of a business problem is also important.

• You will be responsible for delivery of your part of the solution – with a team to support as you progress, and to support you in the delivery to clients
• You will work across a variety of industries – we believe variety in work is what gives us our edge and keeps things interesting for you as your advance through your career
• You will typically work on a single client project at any one time
• You will be involved in all stages of the analytical process from spec'ing out what data you may need, data cleansing, visualising data, modelling and delivering the final results.
• You will work with the client team as you go through the project – from gaining domain knowledge, regular updates and final delivery
• You will work on client site and at the Analytics office, so you need to have flexibility on coding languages & analytical infrastructure

• Professionally qualified/relevant degree - Maths, Stats, Data Science, Operational Research Degree (Pref Masters)
• Analytical mind-set & good understanding of the analytical stages from data gathering to final delivery
• 2+ years of experience in an analytical role
• Advanced knowledge of SQL, R or Python
• Data science modelling experience
• Experience working with (very) large and messy datasets.
• Knowledge of relational database design concepts
• Code automation and optimization.

Dentsu is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on sex, gender identity, race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disabilities or any other protected basis because we believe the come from all walks of life. We aspire to foster a community in which diversity is valued in both our employees and our ideas.

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