Senior Consultant in Strategy & Data Science

Ekimetrics is a global leader in data science and AI-powered solutions. For 17 years, we have pioneered the use of AI and advanced data science applied to unified marketing measurement, holistic business optimization and broad-ranging sustainability goals.

We help companies rethink the way they operate, so they can reconcile financial KPIs with non-financial goals, like brand strength, customer lifetime value and operational effectiveness.

Ekimetrics is an independent firm with offices in Paris, London, New York City and Hong Kong. Since 2006, we have led more than 1,000 data science projects in over 50 countries, generating more than 1bn€ in profit for our clients. We are working in a wide variety of industries (Luxury, Retail, Financial Services, Automotive, Property Development, FMCG, etc.) with Fortune 500 companies.

At Ekimetrics, we believe our best assets are our people. They are what set us apart and drive our success. We encourage entrepreneurial spirit and innovation. We share what we know with others, and, above all, we love what we do. These sentiments are supported by our company values which serve as pillars in our work and attitude: Curiosity, Creativity, Excellence, Transmission, and Pleasure.  

To accelerate our business growth in the APAC region, we decided to open a new office in Shanghai (operational since January 2024).

As a senior consultant, you will be leading challenging projects with international blue-chip clients across high-profile presentations to senior clients. You will be working in teams of 3 to 6 consultants, on 2 to 3 projects simultaneously.

The primary focus of the senior consultant’s work will be to drive high client value and broaden relationships at the most senior levels with current and prospective clients and translate this into new business opportunities for Ekimetrics.

The senior consultant will be leading projects from the first discovery meetings all the way to final recommendations, responsible for gathering and analyzing data, building statistical models, translating quantitative insights into strategic recommendations, and delivering the final results as a persuasive story.

The successful candidate will also be expected to develop the more junior members of the team to be able to do high impact work across core areas of the clients’ businesses.

Finally, the successful candidate will be expected to drive development initiatives and new thought-leadership, transfer knowledge to junior team members, and continue to build Ekimetrics reputation and brand in Asia.

·          Actively work with team to identify actions to improve engagements

·          Retain top performers and support the development of future Eki leaders

·          Provide visible sponsorship to recruiting, retaining & engaging diverse talent in your organization

·          Design and scope new projects, using the right analyses to answer client questions

·          Deliver with excellence – ensure high client satisfaction and make sure that issues are raised and resolved in a timely manner with no surprises

·          Ensure client's business case is achievable and Ekimetrics has appropriate ability to influence promised outcomes

·          Present actionable and easy-to-understand findings to drive high levels of adoption within client organizations

·          Drive client retention and new business opportunities

·          Help lead our fast growth by contributing to local and global initiatives such as Thought-Leadership, Knowledge Management, Recruitment, Culture, Gender Balance and Diversity teams, Pioneering Machine Learning/AI techniques for the office, etc.

The successful candidate will have a balance of marketing and business strategy understanding, client-facing consulting experience, and significant data and analytics expertise. The work will be rooted in the creation of innovative analytic engagements for clients.

Ideally, you will have:

·          Master's degree in a quantitative discipline such as statistics, applied mathematics, computer science, operations research or business (MBA) from a leading academic institution is preferred

·          4+ years of experience in Data Analysis / Modelling / Advanced Analytics in a business setting, preferably in a client-facing consulting-oriented role

·          Passion for data, extensive knowledge in statistics or applied mathematics, experience with techniques such as modelling / optimization, and experience in using advanced analytical methodologies to answer business questions

·          Experience with statistical software such as R, Python, etc.

Consulting & Transversal skills  

·          Strong knowledge of marketing and media strategy, and the key questions for the modern CMO

·          Excellent communication skills – especially translating complex technical findings into plain language insights and stories for stakeholders

·          Demonstrated ability to develop new and lasting client relationships at senior levels across multiple industries

·          Team oriented and collaborative working style, both with clients and within Ekimetrics

·          Management experience and demonstrated ability to develop younger talent and build a high performing team.

·          Project management and delivery expertise

·          Passion for joining a small team and desire to help the business grow quickly

·          High proficiency in Putonghua and English

·          Proficiency in APAC languages is a plus (Cantonese, Korean, Japanese, etc)

·          Being part of an entrepreneurial and growing team.

·          Working with top-tier clients at senior executive level.

·          Evolving in deep data analysis expertise while having a real business impact.

·          Strong Culture and work environment.

·          Challenging projects.

·          Career growth and international mobility.

·          Attractive compensation package.

In 2023, Ekimetrics has obtained the mission-driven company status, which demonstrates our strong commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Our mission statement: Accelerate organisations transformation towards sustainability, through the application of data science and artificial intelligence.

We are also Great Place to Work certified© in France, the UK, and the US, and received the ‘Best companies to Work for in Asia 2023©’ award in Hong Kong.