Lead Analyst - Director of Econometrics

London | Hybrid Working (3 Days Office / 2 Days WFH) Up to £80,000 + Benefits

A global marketing and media analytics business is looking for a Lead Analyst - Director of Econometrics to play a key role in building and growing a newly established UK-based data science function. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who combines deep technical MMM expertise with strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.

You'll lead the delivery of Marketing Mix Modelling (MMM) projects for a range of clients, while helping shape the direction and capabilities of a growing data science team.

Key responsibilities include:

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• Designing, building and implementing MMM solutions from scratch
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• Using open-source MMM frameworks such as Google Meridian, Robyn and PyMC
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• Leading end-to-end client delivery, from model development through to recommendations and business impact
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• Ensuring models are robust, reliable and commercially relevant
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• Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, presenting insights and strategic recommendations
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• Balancing hands-on modelling work with project leadership and stakeholder engagement
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• Mentoring and managing junior team members
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• Contributing to the growth and development of the wider data science function
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• 8-10 years' experience within Data Science, Marketing Science or Analytics
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• Strong Python expertise
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• Proven experience building MMM models from scratch
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• Deep understanding of statistical modelling techniques and model evaluation
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• Previous experience within an agency, consultancy or client-facing analytics environment
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• Strong stakeholder management and client presentation skills
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• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
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• Passionate about building processes, capabilities and teams from the ground up
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• Opportunity to help build and shape a new UK data science function
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• High level of ownership and autonomy
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• Mix of hands-on technical work and strategic leadership
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• Exposure to a variety of clients and industries
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• Collaborative, growth-oriented environment with significant career progression potential
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• Salary up to £80,000
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• Hybrid working (3 days per week in the London office)
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• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + additional leave benefits
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• Private healthcare
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• Pension contributions
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• Free breakfast and lunch in the office (Monday-Thursday)
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• Monthly wellbeing allowance
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• Enhanced family leave policies
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• International remote working opportunities after qualifying service
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If you're an MMM specialist looking for a role where you can drive client impact, influence strategy and help build a high-performing data science function, we'd love to hear from you.

Find out more and apply via the link below!