Graduate Data Scientist

We are looking to hire a Graduate Data Scientist following recent developments and significant investments being made into our products and technology - including a newly designated growth platform for Kantar.
Worldpanel by Kantar is the global expert in shopper behaviour, offering continuous monitoring, advanced analytics, and tailored solutions to inspire successful decisions by leading organisations worldwide. Worldpanel turns purchase behaviour into competitive advantage across a diverse range of markets including consumer goods, retail, tech, fashion, and telecoms. The successful candidate will work autonomously on tailored projects for the world's leading FMCG brands and retailers, helping to solve complex, tangible business problems with analytics-based solutions.
Key outcomes

• Deliver complex analytics projects, advising clients and solving their most critical business questions using the wealth of data at Kantar's disposal.


• Manipulating large datasets, perform statistical analysis, run machine learning models, and visualise results using the R ecosystem.


• Extract concrete insights from large data sets against a broad range of business questions.


• Support with Worldpanel's innovation through developing new analytical techniques or approaches, as well as integrating data from a multitude of large consumer panels for our new MyWorldPanel tool.
  
  University degree in a mathematical/scientific field, preferably with a statistics element.


• A Masters-level degree in a closely related subject area (statistics, data science, etc.) will be a plus.


• Hands-on R and version control experience.


• Curiosity in analysing human and consumer behaviour, or in brands and how they can grow.


• Whilst not a requirement, prior experience working with panel or survey data would be considered an advantage.


• Great communication skills, with the ability to convey complex statistical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  
  KANTAR


London, England

We're the world's leading data, insights, and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere.
Worldpanel provides brands and retailers with a unique, 360-degree understanding of consumer behaviour across the globe. We are shopper-centric, continuously monitoring the purchase and usage behaviour through the largest omnipanel in the world. With unparalleled datasets, pioneering technology and expert analysts, we partner with brands and retailers of all sizes, empowering them to reimagine what's possible, and change the landscape to create a better, healthier, more sustainable and inclusive world.


• 25 days annual leave (excl. bank holidays), plus your birthday off!


• Flexible benefits across health, wealth and lifestyle


• Extensive training and excellent scope for career development


• A collaborative and supportive work environment!


Reasonable Adjustments
Kantar is committed to offering equal opportunities to all individuals including during the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance, please advise us in advance of your interview so that we can make the necessary arrangements.
Country
United Kingdom
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 by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world.