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 aLead 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:

• Designing, building and implementing MMM solutions from scratch
• Using open-source MMM frameworks such asGoogle Meridian, Robyn and PyMC
• Leading end-to-end client delivery, from model development through to recommendations and business impact
• Ensuring models are robust, reliable and commercially relevant
• Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, presenting insights and strategic recommendations
• Balancing hands-on modelling work with project leadership and stakeholder engagement
• Mentoring and managing junior team members
• Contributing to the growth and development of the wider data science function

• 8-10 years' experience within Data Science, Marketing Science or Analytics
• Strong Python expertise
• Proven experience building MMM models from scratch
• Deep understanding of statistical modelling techniques and model evaluation
• Previous experience within an agency, consultancy or client-facing analytics environment
• Strong stakeholder management and client presentation skills
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Passionate about building processes, capabilities and teams from the ground up

• Opportunity to help build and shape a new UK data science function
• High level of ownership and autonomy
• Mix of hands-on technical work and strategic leadership
• Exposure to a variety of clients and industries
• Collaborative, growth-oriented environment with significant career progression potential

• Salary up to£80,000
• Hybrid working (3 days per week in the London office)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + additional leave benefits
• Private healthcare
• Pension contributions
• Free breakfast and lunch in the office (Monday-Thursday)
• Monthly wellbeing allowance
• Enhanced family leave policies
• International remote working opportunities after qualifying service

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!