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KANTAR WORLDPANEL

Explore your passion for consumer insights

Data Scientist | Analyst – Lisbon

Kantar Worldpanel is looking for a Data Scientist t o design new solutions through leading edge analytical approaches to improve the quality and efficiency of Kantar Worldpanel services globally. The ideal candidate should have a passion for using statistical and inference techniques, combined with Big Data approaches and will work with internal stakeholders to understand the business problems.

With over 60 years’ experience, a team of 3,500, and services covering 60 countries directly or through partners, the Worldpanel division of kantar turns purchase behavior into competitive advantage in markets as diverse as FMCG, impulse products, fashion, baby, telecommunications and entertainment, among many others.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply statistical analysis to a variety of data to define best-in-class, data driven solutions to business challenges, including effective data cleaning techniques
• Create ad-hoc analysis and automated tools to monitor health of data processes and take corrective actions when exceptions are identified
• Collaborate in building data-driven models for targeted solutions, working with engineers to develop efficient data querying and modelling infrastructure
• Create data visualizations and communicate the analyses and findings through documents and presentations

CAPABILITIES

• A cademic background in Statistics, Mathematics or equivalent quantitative fields
• 2+ years of experience
• Knowledge of Probability and Statistics (e.g, Distributions, Statistical Inference, Hypothesis testing, Bayesian framework, etc)
• Knowledge of Python or/and other platforms and languages (e.g. R, Java, Scala)
• Knowledge SQL or/and other query languages
• Attention to detail
• General understanding of Machine Learning techniques
• Team player and likes to work with others to get a clear understanding of the context around the data
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English
• Curiosity and passion for learning

JOIN US

At Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple, clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitive and to support a pay for performance culture, where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver.

Location

Lisbon, Praça José QueirósPortugal

Kantar Rewards Statement

At Kantar we have an integrated way of rewarding our people based around a simple, clear and consistent set of principles. Our approach helps to ensure we are market competitive and also to support a pay for performance culture, where your reward and career progression opportunities are linked to what you deliver.

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.