Analyst/Statistician, Sky. St Albans, UK

Are you mathematically minded with excellent statistical analysis experience? Do you have strong SQL and code development skills? Do you have experience of delivering analytical insight within a project-based analytical environment? Are you comfortable defining and delivering against analytical solutions? If so, our Analyst position may be for you!

At Sky IQ we’re experts in consumers; understanding what they want to hear about from brands, how they like to interact and what makes them tick. This consumer intelligence helps brands deliver a better service to consumers and improve the performance of their marketing. We deliver a premium service to Sky and other major brands and are truly dedicated to helping each client achieve their objectives. We are forward-thinking and customer-centric, everything we do is thorough and rigorous, and is driven by passion. Our heritage, experience and scale mean we can help brands grow through more insightful decisions and actions.  And we’ll help you to grow too, with excellent training and development opportunities from the very start.

Sky IQ has created and owns the largest viewing panel in the UK. The Data Strategy & Development team develops complex algorithms and delivers world-class customer insight from this rich data source.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining complex algorithms.
• Adopting a clear and systematic approach to complex issues.
• Ensuring probing questions are asked to get to the root of a problem.
• Delivering solutions that appropriately address the project brief and business requirements.
• Working with other team members and actively promoting knowledge-sharing across the wider team.

For the role, we would be looking for you to demonstrate some or all of the following skills and experience:

• Strong experience of SQL coding.
• Strong understanding of statistics.
• Qualification (or experience to degree standard) in Statistics, Mathematics, Operational Research or a similar numerical subject. A PhD degree would be desirable but not essential.
• Experience of delivering project-based analysis in a Customer Intelligence/ Analytics team.Experience in the use of a wide range of analytical techniques.
• Presentation of findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience of working within a team environment and of sharing knowledge across organisations.
• Strong interpersonal and time management skills.
• High levels of personal motivation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with the entrepreneurial spirit, vision and drive to help shape the future direction of Sky IQ, part of the Sky team.

Our benefits package recognises the essential part you play in Sky’s success. We offer free Sky HD, broadband and talk services; private medical insurance, generous holiday entitlements, a contribution pension scheme, a Share scheme so you can have a stake in Sky and our success plus Sky Choices, a benefit scheme to help you make valuable tax & national insurance savings.

More information and apply in http://www.statsjobs.com/jobs/analyststatistician-sky/