Senior Data Scientist

Ideal Skills & Capabilities

• Deep expertise in data science technologies, including statistical programming languages (Python, R), advanced statistical techniques, and data manipulation tools.
• Proven experience in yield or pricing optimization within large online marketplaces, such as research, insurance, online travel, programmatic media, or similar industries.
• Understanding of forecasting and optimisation techniques in discrete choice environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on agile and iterative product development, enabling innovative solutions to complex data challenges.
• Knowledge of web services and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Redshift, Azure) for scalable data operation and integration.
• Ability to translate complex statistical findings into actionable strategies, leveraging tools like PowerBI and SQL for impactful presentations to cross-functional teams.
• We’re not able to offer visa sponsorship or help with relocation support for this role. Please make sure you’ve got the right to work in the country where this role is located before applying.
• What’s in it for you!
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with tenure)
• Health cash plan
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Award-winning voluntary flexible benefits (lifestyle, health, wealth, wellbeing)
• What part of Kantar might I be joining?
• You’ll be joining our Profiles division, home to specialists in survey design, sampling and data science. With the world’s largest audience network (over 170 million people), we’re trusted by many of the worlds leading brands to provide amazing insights from real people.
• Why join Kantar?
• We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And if we combine the expertise of our people with the latest AI technology, we can really help brands discover some amazing insights.
• And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way works for them. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.
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• At Kantar, the diversity of our employees provides a richer environment for our employees and broader depth and breadth of thinking for our clients. Kantar is committed to inclusion and diversity; therefore, we welcome applications from all sections of society and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
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• Kantar is the world’s leading data, insights and consulting company. We understand more about how people think, feel, shop, share, vote and view than anyone else. Combining our expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies, Kantar’s 30,000 people help the world’s leading organisations succeed and grow.