Lead Data Analyst & Researcher

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Amsterdam / €1000 - €110000 annum

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Salary
SALARY:

€1000 - €110000

Location

LOCATION

Amsterdam

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

Lead Data Analytics & Research

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Up to €110k annually + benefits

Are you an experienced data & research leader with a passion for turning insights into impact? Do you thrive in a high-caliber, international environment where data drives business-critical decisions?

Company

We are seeking a hands-on leader to shape and expand a newly established data research function, working at the intersection of executive search, leadership assessment, and organizational research. This is a unique opportunity to help build a cutting-edge, client-facing data research practice within a global firm renowned for advising C-level executives and boards.

Role

In this role, you will:

  • Develop and oversee high-impact research projects, including white papers, data assets, and research-driven reports that influence key executive decisions
  • Engage with global clients, helping them understand cultural shifts, leadership trends, and organizational performance through data-driven insights
  • Work on both internal and external research projects, ensuring statistical rigor and insights
  • Collaborate with the data engineering team, product managers, and consultants to enhance methodologies, data validity, and research approaches
  • Mentor and manage a team of three data analysts, providing guidance and technical leadership.
  • Support the growth of a data research function, bringing together various data analytics efforts into a cohesive and business-driven strategy

Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in a similar role
  • Master's or PhD in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Data Science, Economics, or a related discipline
  • Research & Analytics - Strong background in statistical analysis, data validation, and hypothesis testing
  • SQL & Data Extraction - Experience in working with databases, retrieving and structuring data for research
  • Hands-on Leadership - Ability to both execute and oversee research projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables
  • Client-Facing Experience - Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for executive-level stakeholders
  • Business-Minded & Strategic - Capable of aligning data-driven research with broader organizational goals
  • Professional & Polished - Adept at working in high-level corporate environments, delivering insights with clarity and impact

Why Join?

  • Build and shape an emerging research & data function from the ground up
  • Work in a highly international and intellectually stimulating environment
  • Direct impact on client decision-making at the highest level
  • Explore cutting-edge AI & ML applications in leadership analytics
  • A role that blends hands-on research, strategy, and leadership

Interested to learn more? Apply directly or reach out via LinkedIn for further discussion.

CONTACT

Elisabeth Oudman

Recruitment Consultant

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