Business Scientist, Data Science and Marketing Effectiveness

Ekimetrics is a global leader in Marketing & Commercial effectiveness and AI-powered solutions, dedicated to helping businesses optimize their marketing and operations. The Business Scientist role focuses on delivering bespoke analytics solutions and high-impact insights to clients, particularly through Marketing Mix Optimization and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Independently apply statistical techniques and best data practices to progress project work end-to-end
• Build and validate models (e.g., regression, econometrics, Bayesian approaches) while ensuring data quality and robustness
• Translate complex analyses into clear, actionable insights by combining data with business and industry context
• Take ownership of analytical problem-solving, from data preparation to insight generation
• Autonomously engage with clients on a day-to-day basis to deeply understand their business context and objectives
• Parameterize business questions into analytical problem statements and deliver ad-hoc analyses to advance projects
• Confidently present findings and 'battle plans' alongside the team, contributing to decision-making and client trust
• Act as a reliable point of contact on defined workstreams, ensuring quality, rigor, and relevance
• Proactively contribute to Ekimetrics’ growth through initiatives such as Thought Leadership, Knowledge Management, Recruitment, or Culture & Diversity
• Support the development of data engineering and architecture capabilities within the office as skills mature
• Continuously develop technical and business expertise through hands-on learning and formal training
• Live and promote Ekimetrics’ values: Curiosity, Creativity, Excellence, Generosity, and Enjoyment

Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in quantitative field (e.g., statistics, applied mathematics, computer science, economics, operations research, or MBA) with 1 – 3 years of experience in data analysis, modeling, advanced analytics, or econometrics in a business or consulting environment
• Strong passion for data, deep knowledge of statistics or applied mathematics, and hands-on experience applying advanced methodologies (e.g., regression analysis) to solve business problems using tools such as Python or R
• Hands on experience with MMM/O and strong understanding of marketing measurement
• Excellent communication abilities, particularly in translating complex technical analyses into clear, actionable insights and compelling stories for diverse stakeholders
• Demonstrated team-oriented mindset, management experience, and the ability to develop talent, build high-performing teams, and manage projects with strong delivery discipline
• Proven ability to build lasting client relationships across industries, enthusiasm for joining a growing firm, with desire to contribute to business growth

Benefits

• The Eki.Academy training catalog, which contains programs that will enhance your skills on our solutions and jobs, learning paths on our digital platform, as well as programs dedicated to our priority challenges, including awareness of environmental issues with the Climate School
• Dynamic environment with a strong culture and great offices
• Close-knit team with bi-monthly team events and more
• Client exposure up to the executive level
• Modern office just off Wall Street with best-in-class amenities
• An emphasis on work-life-balance and 20 days of PTO with 11 annual holidays in a flexible hybrid work environment
• Opportunities for international mobility across our four other offices in Paris, London, Hong Kong, and Shanghai
• A comprehensive benefits package
• Generous bonus package
• A dynamic promotions and salary structure

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