Data Scientist

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

You enjoy finding stories and truths in data. You want to help clients transform. You understand the importance of data in making informed decisions. You have a strong POV on how data is used now. You have a strong POV on how data can do more to help. You have an open mind to learning new techniques and approaches.

HOW YOULL EXCEL

Youll work with our data team and our partners to turn data into powerful actionable insight & recommendations.

Youll be keen to develop client relationships and have a sharp brain and good foundational knowledge of data approaches and practices.

Youll help inform marketing direction with responsibility for working in to the lead data scientist and Fluency leadership team in the origination of brand and marketing metrics & analytics and deployment of new AI solutions.

Youll show the desire to create data-driven structures and narratives that drive impactful change across the marketing landscape.

Youll embrace an outcome oriented culture where strategy & tactics are alive and help clients thrive

In time youll lead day-to-day for select clients independently showing high levels of accuracy and acumen to develop these relationships beyond existing projects as appropriate.

Youll develop excellent client relationships and embed yourself in their businesses.

Youll contribute to Fluencys own strategic development methodologies

Youll help disrupt the space working with best-in-class suppliers

Youll drive at your own knowledge base actively deepening your skills

OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS

5 years experience of working in an analytics environment; client-side or agency/consultancy

Strong academic record though not prerequisite at degree level.

Genuine passion for data science (you would do it for fun!)

Desirable atttributes

Desirable areas of study and experience of practical application: economics maths/stats data science

Having previous client-facing experience (speaking to clients and sharing your findings is in your comfort zone)

Data science curiosity and evidence of practical application looking to deploy newly acquired skills in a working environment under the supervision of data science leads

SKILLS

Required Skills:

Excellent Excel

Python SQL (R is also useful but not essential)

Tableau or similar visualisation skills (past commercial/practical application)

Desirable Skills:

Structural equation modelling capabilities

Proficiency in machine learning techniques e.g. Bayesian Decision tree Clustering Dimensionality reduction Regression Neural Networks.

Interest in data visualisation and/or Java script experience
Experience of using AWS or GCP
Advanced database knowledge
Advanced database knowledge

Competitive salary pension life insurance options for healthcare (upon qualification commensurate with length of service)

Bonus pool

Flexible with semi-remote working

Creative workspace

Early opportunity in a start-up culture while enjoying M&C Saatchis larger platform

This role has a start date of January 2026.

WHAT YOULL GET:

For the right candidate we will offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes 27 days annual holiday private healthcare employer contributory pension life assurance and income protection. We also offer a host of benefits that support wellbeing including subsidised gym membership whilst our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion sees us offer learning opportunities around D&I mentoring programmes and the opportunity for all to participate in a number of active Employee Led Networks and associated events. Finally this role will be supported with all the necessary personal development required to set someone up for success.

ABOUT MC SAATCHI GROUP

MC Saatchi Group has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference with an inclusive culture. As part of this MC Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit without regard for any personal characteristics.

If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please make us aware as part of your application.

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