Specialist - Data Analytics - Consulting Firm

About our Client

Our client is one of the leading management consulting firm with global presence in more that 56 countries. They are looking for a seasoned analytics specialist with past experience in the marketing analytics space for its Analytics group based out of Chennai.

Job Description

Reporting in to the Head of Analytics, you will be responsible for:

- Working with Data Analytics group and consulting teams in helping solve analytically complex client problems with expertise in spreadsheet modeling (Scenario analysis, cash flow models, optimization, scheduling and planning).

Specifically, he/she will be expected to perform the following roles:

- Work directly with consulting team and clients in building business optimization/scenario models and tools in Excel VBA/Access; specifically,

- Generate insights and recommendations based upon the analysis

- Provide guidance and leadership to teams on analytics projects.

The Successful Applicant:

Knowledge & Skills Required:

- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to disaggregate issues, identify root causes and recommend solutions.

- Strong programming skills in at least one of the following - SQL Server, MS Access, Excel, VBA

- Strong project management skills and drive is essential.

Education & Previous Experience Required:

- Post-graduate OR Graduate degree from tier colleges in Computer - Applications / Engineering / Mathematics / Operations research (with strong quantitative background).

- 7-8 years experience in working with programming on SQL Reporting Services 2005/2008, PL/SQL (Oracle/MySQL), and T-SQL (MS SQL server) or Excel VBA/ Access

- Previous work experience in building business algorithms/ scenario planners/ solving business problems using optimization techniques is preferred.

- Knowledge of SAS/ SPSS is good to have but not essential.

What's on offer:

Excellent opportunity with global stakeholder management and international travel for candidates with experience in modeling in the marketing analytics space.