Data Scientist - Customer Data

About the Role:

Role Summary
This role exists to help clients extract maximum value from their data by building scalable, efficient, and future-proof data science solutions. As a Data Scientist at Annalect, you will be at the forefront of driving digital transformation through advanced analytics, robust data pipelines, and expert-level problem solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build robust data orchestration pipelines to solve complex data challenges
• Develop scalable solutions capable of handling large datasets across diverse business use cases
• Ensure solutions are efficient, well-documented, modular, and easily adaptable
• Support clients in blueprinting, scoping, and prioritising technical requirements as part of digital transformation projects
• Guide customers in CDP implementation best practices to ensure long-term self-sufficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, analysts, and business stakeholders to resolve technical challenges
• Participate in on-site visits and in-person client meetings to build trust and ensure solution alignment

Additionally, individual objectives are agreed and reviewed on a quarterly basis (as a minimum frequency).

Ideal Candidate

Education & Experience

• A degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline
• Proven background in data and technology, with experience designing and deploying scalable data-driven solutions
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with SQL, including building and deploying data solutions (e.g. data warehouses, BI systems, ETL pipelines)
• At least 2 years of coding experience using a scripting language such as Python

Skills

• Proficient in working with large datasets and building robust, production-ready data pipelines
• Experienced with version control and team collaboration tools like GitHub or GitLab
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on business outcomes
• Comfortable working directly with clients to address issues and communicate complex technical concepts in simple terms
• Experience working on digital transformation projects or with Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) is a plus

Competencies

• Analytical thinker with a passion for using data to solve real-world problems
• Strong communicator who can collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to tailor solutions to client needs
• Resilient and adaptable when faced with evolving priorities or data challenges
• Driven to continuously learn and stay ahead of developments in the data science and MarTech space

About Annalect EMEA:

Omnicom Media Group Europe (OMG EMEA) is the media division of Omnicom Group Inc., headquartered in London with offices in Manchester and Newcastle.

The Annalect EMEA team at OMG EMEA is the data, technology, and analytics division. We help CMOs and their teams harness data, technology, and advanced analytics to grow their brands. 

We have built a variety of innovative product and specialist service solutions for clients and agency partners.

We build and maintain the Omni platform which gives agency and client teams access to these capabilities as well as the ability to integrate and combine their own data and technology with Omni. Omni has over 30,000 active users and is recognized in the industry as a leading marketing platform. We continuously innovate the platform to ensure our clients stay ahead of their competitors in data driven marketing.

Our team of Annalectuals is growing rapidly and are based in over 80 countries around the globe, supported by global and regional team hubs in NY, London,  Singapore, Gurgaon, Bangalore, and Hyderabad.

The EMEA team is responsible for global and regional client relationships led from London, as well as the development of new data-driven marketing capabilities. They form part of our global team and collaborate closely with local market Annalect teams across EMEA as well as regional Omnicom agency partners.

 

Flexible Working

At Omnicom Media Group, we are committed to supporting flexibility for our people while fostering collaboration, innovation, and teamwork. We have a hybrid working model (three days in the office, two working remotely), to ensure that we meet the needs of both our people and our business, balancing the benefits of in-person connections with the flexibility of remote working.  Our standard working hours are 9:30 – 17:30, but we offer the ability to flex around core hours of 10:30 – 16:30 to give our people flexibility on how they manage their working day, whether that’s in the office or working remotely. For example, you could start work at 8:30 and finish at 16:30 or start at 10:30 and finish at 18:30.

We encourage open conversations between our people and managers to help navigate high-need periods and individual circumstances. Our goal is to create an environment where people feel genuinely supported to do their best - both in their careers and in their lives outside of work.

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Be Your Best

We want everyone to make the most of the opportunity to shine and showcase your talents and we are happy to make adjustments in the recruitment process so you can be your best. Please discuss any specific requirements with your dedicated Talent Team member or if you would feel more comfortable, you can email us confidentially at beyourbest@omnicommediagroup.com to let us know how we can support you.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at OMG

At OMG, our vision is to be an agency where difference is valued and everyone is able to thrive in a culture of equality, inclusion and belonging. We are committed to providing a truly inclusive environment that reflects today’s society, where everyone is able to bring their true selves to work, and where diverse voices and backgrounds are valued, heard, and well-represented.

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