Analytics & Data Science Specialist

Job description / Role

Analytics & Data Science Specialist - Based in Dubai (TAX FREE)

Our client is a true boutique management consulting and advisory practice working in a dedicated niche, working with governments, federations, and corporates, they provide independent, strategic advice to senior executives on their most critical and complex challenges in the Middle East, UK and Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Our client is disrupting the international consulting market and due to this is undergoing a period of rapid growth with staff numbers doubling over the last 12 month and with plans for expansion in all regions. To support this growth and demand from clients they are building a global analytics and data science practice area to lead development of a global benchmarking platform with proprietary and secondary data sources and drive business development for analytics and data science solutions for clients.

This position will report report directly to the clients international leadership team and will be accountable for success of the Analytics and Data Science function, working alongside the existing Expert Manager.

Responsibilities include:
- Benchmarking platform development
- Analytics & Data Science practice area expansion
- Analytics & Data Science specialist support
- Leadership and Data Champion

Requirements

- Minimum 10+ years in a top tier professional services firm (eg. Management Consulting) or data solution company in sports as a high performing partner/director (or equivalent)
- Previous experience leading the development of benchmarking solutions.
- Demonstrable experience in managing mixed teams of data analysts/scientists and consultants.
- Strong knowledge and experience in building data solutions, using advanced data analysis and visualisation methods in client environments.

If you are sitting in a role for and wondering where you next move to Director/Partner Level and feel that you have something to offer and feel stifled and looked over at your current company. Please reach out directly as our client offers an innovative and collaborative work environment where everyone is heard and has something to offer.

About the Company

Macdonald & Company is the leading professional recruitment consultancy for the real estate and built environment sectors. Established in 1992 and headquartered in the UK, we apply local knowledge with true global connection through our offices in Europe, Asia-Pacific, the U.S., Africa and the Middle East.

Our specialist teams act for every class of organisation owning, occupying, financing, or advising on property, construction and engineering – developers, investors, institutions, funds, banks, consultancies and contractors.

Macdonald & Company is a subsidiary of Prime People Limited.

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