Contract - Senior Data Scientist - Econometrics & Advanced Attribution

Initial project commitment: 10 days per month for 1 year

Location: London / Hybrid - UK remote possible

Type: Part-time/Contract

Day Rate: Outside IR35

Job Reference: J12972

About the Company

Our client is a fast-growing Data Science, Machine Learning, and AI Consultancy supporting leading private equity firms and high-growth businesses across the UK and Europe. Their work includes strategic data science engagements, AI product development, and long-term technology partnerships. They aim to evolve into the UK's first data-native investment firm, raising their own fund and co-investing with private equity partners using advanced analytics and AI.

Their projects range from bespoke consulting and modelling to scalable AI-enabled solutions in marketing, operations, and investment analytics.

The Role

Seeking a Senior Data Scientist with expertise in econometrics and advanced attribution modelling to lead a key client engagement with a prominent education business. Responsibilities include end-to-end ownership of Marketing Mix Modelling (MMM), working with senior stakeholders to achieve measurable outcomes, designing experiments, implementing testing frameworks, and refining models.

The candidate will contribute to developing their attribution offerings, support new business, and help grow data science capabilities. This role requires a mix of technical skills, commercial insight, and leadership to shape a critical function within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of attribution models (MMM) for a global education client, providing insights to drive growth and efficiency.
• Design and analyze experiments to validate and improve models.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to translate analysis into strategic actions.
• Support expansion of attribution and marketing science methodologies, processes, and tools.
• Participate in business development, including proposals, solution design, and presentations.

Additional Requirements

Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.

If interested, please apply today!