UK Manager - Analytics

Skills & Background:

Analytics expertise:

• High level of proficiency in data collection and preparation for modelling: data extraction, cleaning, merging, and profiling.

• Experience in statistical analyses and modelling

• Deep knowledge of applying supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms to problems related to customer segmentation, behaviour prediction, response modelling, and/or similar.
  

• Expert in programming with Python
  

Relevant work experience:

• Outstanding track record of problem-solving, and achieving / exceeding objectives in a analytics project-based environment, with the equivalent of c6 -10 years’ experience of complex analytics and/or strategy consulting projects, including experience from a blue chip and / or strategy consultancy group
  

• Interest in, and experience of, some part of the Digital landscape
  

• Experience of managing workstreams and leading consulting teams

• Experience in developing and coaching people

• Experience in translating key client issues into clear deliverables and implementing this advice

Ideal Candidate:

• Will have demonstrated the highest level of academic achievement with and a degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or another quantitative field

• Analytical, highly numerate, clear thinkers who are hypothesis and issue driven

• Intellectually curious, rigorous and creative

• Commercially aware, able to recognise critical issues and dedicate attention accordingly
  
  
• Effective communicators, in writing or verbally, able to adapt style for different internal and external audiences
  
  
• Pragmatic, enthusiastic and structured implementers with an ability to create and maintain pace whilst ensuring that energies are well focussed and channelled

• Interested in coaching and developing people and building a team

• Able to relate well to clients and colleagues

• Strong business ethics: honest, respectful of others and sensitive to diversity in all its forms

• Business level fluency in multiple languages is beneficial but not essential

OC&C is a leading global strategy consulting firm with 14 offices around the world. We specialise in Retail, Leisure & Tourism, Consumer Goods, Media, Technology, B2B Products & Services and Private Equity.

OC&C has more than 35 years’ experience unpicking the most complex and interesting questions facing businesses, with what we call ‘uncommon sense’.

Our expertise is focused on a few core specialisms, allowing us to deliver results that get noticed.  Our people are agile thinkers from a variety of backgrounds, united by a relentless/constant curiosity and desire to solve problems.  Each client challenge is unique, so instead of relying on generic solutions, we breakdown a problem until we find its root.  We don't duck the difficult answers - we give clients the strategies they need.

What sets us apart:

• Deep sector expertise
• Higher pure strategy focus
• Global opportunities
• Entrepreneurial culture
• Great outside work events
• Less living out of a suitcase

At OC&C we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture in which people of all backgrounds can thrive. We encourage applications from all, regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, transgender status, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race or ethnic origin, and socioeconomic background. We also have a number of staff network groups which actively support the inclusion of all of our colleagues in the firm.