Lead Analyst – Director of Econometrics

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London / £65000 - £80000 annum

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Salary

SALARY:

£65000 - £80000

Location

LOCATION

London

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

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 a Lead 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.

The Role

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 as Google 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

About You

  • 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

Why Join?

  • 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

Benefits

  • 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!

CONTACT

Jordan Victor

Senior Recruitment Consultant

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