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The teams in India work alongside global teams to deliver high quality analytics solutions to Trade Partners across multiple geographies.\nHow will you make an impact?\nDrive AI excellence and innovation: Advance AI integration across your team's analytical projects, spearhead development of cutting-edge analytical methodologies, and scale AI impact through strategic application of tools and technologies\nBuild and lead high-performing teams: Lead a team of 6-10 data scientists with full accountability for performance management, capability development and career growth\nDeliver high-quality analytical solutions: Lead team on client briefs, transforming Trade Partner questions into analytical solutions through effective scoping and solution design\n Drive market performance: Hold primary accountability for assigned market(s) performance including project delivery, stakeholder relationships and delivery standards\nEstablish quality and delivery standards: Develop and enforce quality assurance frameworks, documentation standards and analytical methodologies across the team\nThe superpowers you'll be bringing to the team:\nAnalytics expertise: 7+ years' experience in a highly technical analytics environment with proven analytics and insights expertise at Lead Analyst level or equivalent\nTechnical proficiency: Strong expertise in BigQuery SQL and data visualisation tools\nLeadership experience: Proven experience leading teams of analysts and managing analytical deliverables\nPeople management: Experience and genuine interest in people management, mentoring and team development\n Stakeholder management: Demonstrated success managing stakeholders (internal and external) and delivering against projects in dynamic, deadline-driven environments\nSolution design: Experience transforming client/stakeholder questions into analytical solutions through project scoping and solution design\nAcademic background: Tertiary qualifications in engineering, mathematics, actuarial studies, statistics, physics or a related analytical discipline\n Communication skills: Strong communication skills, both written (story-telling, slide decks) and verbal\nValue-add experience:\nHands-on experience with modern AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, and other emerging platforms) and understanding of business applications\nPython and R expertise with hands-on implementation in business environments\nExperience with FMCG/CPG or Retail industry and understanding of Trade Partner/consumer brand challenges\nMethodology development and accelerator creation experience for broader team adoption\nRemember - you might not tick all the boxes, but don't let that stop you from applying. We're more interested in how you work, your ability to solve problems and think big.\nWhat could your Quantium Experience look like?\nWorking at Quantium will allow you to challenge your imagination. You will get to solve complex problems using rigor, precision and by asking great questions - but it also means you can think big, outside the box and push your problem-solving skills to the max.\nBy joining the Quantium team, you'll get to:\nForge your path: So many of our team have moved around different teams or offices. You'll be in the driver's seat, and we empower you to make your career your own.\n Find your kind: Embrace diversity and connect with your tribe (think foodies, dog lovers, readers, or runners).\nMake an impact: Leave your mark. Your contributions resonate, regardless of your role or rank.\nOn top of the Quantium Experience, you will enjoy a range of great benefits that go beyond the ordinary. Some of these include:\nContinuous learning: Our vision is empowering our people to thrive. The Analytics Community fosters the development of individuals, thought leadership and technical excellence at Quantium through building strong connections, fostering collaboration, and co-creation of best practice.\nFlexible Work Arrangements: Achieve work-life balance with hybrid and flexible work arrangements\nContinuous Learning: Access to the Analytics Community, fostering development, thought leadership, and technical excellence through collaboration and best practice sharing\nGroup and Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for you and your loved ones\nSupportive Environment: Modern, flexible, and supportive workplace dedicated to powering possibilities for our team members, clients, and partners\nQuantium’s recruitment process involves the collection and use of personal information, see our Candidate Data Collection Notice for more information. 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