Senior Data Scientist

Were the worlds leading data insights and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere.

Kantars Profiles division is home to the worlds largest audience network.

With access to 170m people in over 100 global markets we offer unrivalled global reach with local relevancy. Validated by industry leading anti-fraud technology Kantars Profiles Audience Network delivers the most meaningful data with consistency accuracy and accountability all at speed and scale.

Job Details

Were the worlds leading data insights and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere.

About the job

As a Senior Data Scientist you will play a pivotal role in driving data-driven decision-making and shaping strategic initiatives. Your expertise will directly impact the organisations ability to understand client behaviour refine predictive models and deliver actionable insights that influence key business outcomes.

You will take on the responsibility of developing and optimising machine learning models analysing complex datasets and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to integrate data solutions into broader business strategies! Embedded within a dynamic Data Science team you will not only contribute technical expertise but also foster innovation and knowledge-sharing making you an integral part of the companys success. This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible difference and leave a lasting impact on the organisations growth.

Job Goals

• Design and implement advanced machine learning models to solve complex business problems.

• Optimise the performance of existing models and address weaknesses through detailed analysis.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate analytics solutions into business operations.

• Analyse large datasets to uncover patterns trends and insights that drive strategic decisions.

• Assist API integrations to ensure seamless functionality and data flow between systems.

• Communicate technical findings effectively to stakeholders through visualisations and clear reports.

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators to measure the impact of data-driven initiatives.

Ideal Skills & Capabilities

• Proficiency in a programming language such as Python with experience in using Git for version control.

• Strong SQL skills and familiarity with databases like Redshift Postgres or Microsoft SQL Server.

• Solid understanding of machine learning algorithms concepts and applications including regression K-means decision trees neural networks as well as exposure to generative AI and large language models (LLMs).

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.

Whats in it for you

On top of all your normal benefits like holiday meal cards and life assurance we also offer:

• Five days of Life Leave per year; for those days when life justgets in the way.

• Birthday leave one extra day of holiday taken on the nearest workday to your birthday

• Two days a year to give back and volunteer with an organisation of your choice.

• Enhanced primary and secondary carer leave for however you choose to grow your family.

• The chance to hit the beach on your lunch break (yes we have somewhere you can store your surfboard!)

Please be aware the majority of our roles are hybrid working three days a week in our office.

Were not able to offer visa sponsorship or help with relocation support for this role. Please make sure youve got the right to work in the country where this role is located before applying.

What part of Kantar might I be joining

Youll be joining our Profiles division home to specialists in survey design sampling and data science. With the worlds largest audience network (over 170 million people) were 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 youre not an exact match wed love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.

Privacy and Legal Statement

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.

PRIVACY DISCLOSURE: Please note that by applying to this opportunity you consent to the personal data you provide to us to be processed and retained by The Kantar Group Limited (Kantar). Your details will be kept on our Internal ATS (Applicant Tracking System) for as long as is necessary for the purposes of recruitment which may include your details being shared with the hiring manager.

#LI-CS1

Country

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.

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 that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included accepted and that we can win together. Were dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people clients suppliers and communities and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like youre not an exact match wed love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.