Econometrician

Our experts working in Insight and Decision Science (IDS) are at the forefront of understanding consumers and creating actionable insight about their behaviours, attitudes, needs, how they like to interact and what makes them tick. This consumer intelligence helps deliver a better experience and service to consumers and improves marketing performance. We have developed, and are responsible for, one of the most powerful, large-scale consumer data sets in the World, combining detailed consumer cross-platform viewing behaviours with transactions, interactions, profiles, needs, attitudes and preferences across a wide breadth of UK and ROI households. We deliver a premium service to many parts key parts of Sky and are truly dedicated to helping achieve their objectives. We are forward-thinking and customer-centric, everything we do is thorough and rigorous and is driven by passion.

IDS employs a considerable team across five locations in a variety of specialist skills including data development, analytics, research, report development, decision execution, CRM, insight consultancy, software development and econometrics and has a very extensive and deep stakeholder base across 30+ areas of Sky, covering every subject - from acquisition to retention, from on-screen to online, from marketing effectiveness to targeted advertising. Sky IDS is a people-oriented organisation which takes personal development very seriously, so we'll help you to grow, with excellent training and development opportunities from the very start.

We are currently looking for an Econometrician to support the delivery of our market mix modelling capability to enable the commercial optimisation of Sky's business plans. You will need to be familiar with the basics of econometric model construction and interpretation, and convey the potential to learn new skills and techniques quickly in a fast paced environment.

Key responsibilities will include:
Ensuring the smooth completion and delivery of econometric modelling, so that results are delivered on time.
Ensuring that models are built to the highest standards using consistent techniques that can be applied to other projects as applicable.
Ensure that econometric models are set up in the right manner to answer relevant business questions
Attending debriefs to BSkyB stakeholders, and relevant agencies.
Work alongside the MPG team to ensure that the recommendations of the modelling are implemented successfully into future Media Plans.

For the role, we would be looking for you to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
A numerate degree (or equivalent) such as Economics, Econometrics, Maths or Statistics
Understanding and experience of building econometric models and an aptitude to apply them in a media and marketing context
Good written and oral communication skills - be an articulate, positive and professional communicator
High degree of drive, energy, self-confidence, commitment and flexibility appropriate to a merit-based environment.
Self-motivated and results oriented individual with excellent numeracy & analytical skills.
Good organisational and time management skills: ability to multitask and prioritise workload
Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe for business meetings.
Ability to speak Italian or German an advantage.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with an entrepreneurial spirit, vision and drive to help join one of the fastest growing econometrics teams in London - which provides both internal analysis and recommendations at Sky, and also consultancy support for our advertising partners.

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.

Sky delivers some of the most diverse content and services on the planet, and we value the same diversity within our business. We provide a culture of entrepreneurialism and opportunity for one and all.

Due to the fast paced nature of Sky's Businesses our vacancy close dates may be subject to change.

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If you are appointed to this role you will be subject to the successful completion of a Criminal Record Check and a financial background check.

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