Senior Executive, Data Analytics

About Us

UM is a global media agency committed to empowering brands to their full potential of growth through the power of patterns by opening a brand’s aperture and rejecting black-and-white marketing decisions. As the leading global media network in IPG Mediabrands, UM operates in over 100 countries, with more than 3,000 people serving a roster of global clients including American Express, General Mills, Emirates, Johnson & Johnson, Levi Strauss & Co, Dyson, Enterprise holdings, Upfield, Eat Takeaway.com and Mattel. For more information, please visit uk.umww.com

Role Description

As Senior Executive Data Analyst, you will be joining a dynamic team growing in responsibility and exposure, reporting to Analytics Manager. You will play a vital role in the success of our analytics efforts with our client teams and on behalf of our broad portfolio of clients, many of whom are some of the respected brands in Europe and beyond. You have the opportunity to impact the development of our team’s efforts toward our future-facing objectives, shaping the quality of our services.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be learning and contributing to analytics modelling projects, turning data into meaningful insights, developing narratives that both delight and challenge, matching solutions to objectives and holding efforts to high standards of rigour and quality.
• You will engage with some clients directly, working with the Analytics Manager to take them on a journey as well as presenting analysis and findings to them.
• You will have the opportunity to upskill in data science techniques as well as contribute to the development and shaping of these tools and techniques.
• You will be working across multiple analytics workstreams, and working as a partner to support teams and meet deadlines consistently.
• Actively participate in project meetings and team stand-ups, taking and sharing detailed summary notes, including deliverables, roles and next steps.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver solutions. This involves regular communication with stakeholders to ensure that data analysis meets business needs.

Desired Skills & Experience

• You have hands-on experience and understanding on building linear regression analysis and how they can and are applied within a media and advertising context.
• Competent at extracting and clearly communicating key insights from facts and data, to answer questions and briefs.
• Able to execute analysis and project deliverables based on guidance, direction provided or a specific brief, to a given deadline, with some support.
• Eagerness to develop fundamental knowledge, to contribute to communications with teams and clients, or exploring novel challenges and solutions.
• You have sound knowledge of the advertising ecosystem and environment, including key data sources, opportunities, challenges and trajectory.
• Connecting and building relationships with other teams across the agency and clients.
• Agency experience, with a strong understanding of analytics from an agency's perspective, is a plus.

Employee Transparency

At Mediabrands and Kinesso, we celebrate difference and believe this makes us stronger. Mediabrands and Kinesso are equal opportunity employers and committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at [email protected]if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application.

The Perks

We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued – and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits:

• Flexi–leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year
• Free breakfast and free lunch
• Early finish Fridays
• Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times)
• Retail discounts
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifices car scheme
• Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Paid time off for Volunteering
• Group Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)
• Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6%
• Generous Parental Leave & Pay
• Independent mortgage advice
• Financial education
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!