Statistician (Consumer data / Data Scientist|)

Key Skills

Java Programming, Python Programming, C++, C Programming, SQL, Cloud computing, Scala Programming, Machine learning techniques, Data science techniques, MATLAB Programming, PyTorch, TensorFlow, R Programming

Job Description

We are looking for a Statistician/Data Scientist to join Mintel's Consumer Research & Data Analytics team in London. The role will suit someone who has experience of working in market research, excellent knowledge of using the statistical software packages R and SPSS, as well as experience with consumer research data and analysis techniques. You will be working as part of a global team that provides a first class level of quantitative consumer analysis and data insight to Mintel’s syndicated content.The role will have a strong developmental element requiring someone who is prepared to become a champion for maintaining, developing and future proofing our analytics capabilities.

It’s also crucial that this person can interpret and communicate complex data in a meaningful and comprehensible way for both multi-disciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

This is the perfect role for the aspiring Data Scientist who wants to bring their exceptional statistical knowledge to a market leading company.

Responsibilities

• Analysing data: Using statistical and data-modelling techniques based on quantitative consumer research data and/or market data. This includes, but is not limited to, analyses such as correlation, multivariate regression, segmentation using factor, cluster and/or CHAID analysis, and time series regressions to conduct market forecasts.
• Maintaining and troubleshooting our software: Helping to monitor and manage our analytics templates and R repositories. Handle updates to versions and code and investigate errors and queries.
• Internal consultant on data analytics: Fielding data requests and other research and statistics-related queries from internal stakeholders and clients, being the statistical subject matter expert and providing advice across the business.
• Development of analysis techniques and visualisation: Working with the analytics team and wider research department to develop new ways to analyse and visualise our primary and secondary data.
• Training: Ensuring that the Consumer Research & Data Analytics team and Mintel reports teams are conversant with how to create and analyse statistical outputs.
• Manage datasets: Maintaining Mintel’s internal and external datasets used to create market sizes and forecasts.

Who we are looking for

The successful candidate will have:

• A degree with a significant research methods and statistical analysis component, or relevant qualifications in mathematics, statistics, and/or relevant experience in research and data analysis
• Previous experience in a market research or data analysis role (agency or client-side) preferred
• Advanced knowledge of at least one programming language for data analysis, preferably R
• A deep knowledge of statistical and data-modelling tools and techniques, applied to research-type datasets (e.g. survey sampling, weighting, imputation, key driver analysis, market sizing, segmentation, factor analysis and development of indices / composite measures)
• Experience of analysing survey data using segmentation, MaxDiff, conjoint and other advanced analysis techniques
• Experience of designing and analysing quantitative consumer questionnaires and data
• Great organisational/time management skills
• The ability to communicate difficult concepts in a clear, straightforward way and work collaboratively and to build and main strong relationships

We Hope You’ll Like Our

• Culture that supports true collaboration whilst embracing remote working.
• Flexi-Time working hours (start working between 7:00am and 11:00am).
• Blended (home/office) approach to work post Covid. 
• Approach to personal development where we encourage individuals to grow and share what they’ve learned.
• Social events, both within the department and across the company
• Home Office allowance, as the working model will be a blend of home and office working
• Generous holiday allowance with the opportunity to buy back additional holiday.
• A day off to celebrate your birthday
• Giving back is part of our culture with this in mind Mintel gives each employee 2 days per year to give to a worthwhile cause.
• Open plan office with breakout areas, coffee machines, pool table and table tennis table