Job: Statistical Analyst - The Cambridge Group

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- Statistical Analyst - The Cambridge Group (1102903)

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Statistical Analyst - The Cambridge Group-1102903

Description

The Cambridge Group is a strategy consulting firm that develops growth strategies based on propriety insights into consumer demand for leading companies in the consumer packaged goods, retail and financial services industries.

We help our clients build competitive advantage by better understanding where consumer demand is in the marketplace today and where it is heading in the future. We work with our clients to better align their brands, products and services with consumer demand to generate superior growth and profits.

We are currently seeking to hire a high caliber Statistical Analyst to join our firm. The successful candidate will have an excellent academic profile, strong analytical skills, and a desire to make an impact. The Statistical Analyst will typically work on one to two projects at a time, as well as on internal Intellectual Capital development, and rapidly gain exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries. He/she will work with project teams and support the work of senior Statisticians and Econometricians at the firm. The Statistical Analyst will report to the firm's Intellectual Capital Director.

Core Responsibilities

Organize and execute statistical and econometric analyses

- Independently structure and execute analysis

- Synthesize findings and identify key insights from analysis and data

Facilitate and perform analysis on large datasets and databases

- Determine how to organize data for efficient analysis

- Execute the cleaning, pulling, reshaping, recoding, and organizing of data for efficient analysis

- Perform analysis to answer consulting team questions

Communicate findings to the consulting team and the client verbally and in writing

- Effectively participate in team and client discussions

- Create portions of overall documents outlining methodology and findings

Work effectively with project teams

- Complete deliverables on time

- Take initiative to follow new paths to further the client answer

- Proactively take on new assignments and responsibilities

- Guide and assist other Business Analysts as needed

Develop a solid understanding of The Cambridge Group's intellectual capital and proprietary methodologies in order to be able to contribute to their ongoing expansion and improvement

Promote firm development

- Support additional programs and special projects as determined by the firm's leadership team

- Participate in formal and informal training programs and firm-wide initiatives

Qualifications

Professional Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from a top-tier institution; economics or mathematics major strongly preferred

Prior work/internship experience required

Strong analytical skills

Knowledge of and experience with applied econometrics and statistics through coursework and/or work experience

Experience with statistical software packages, e.g. SAS, Stata, SPSS

Experience with programming, e.g. in R, C++

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook required

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Personal Characteristics

Ability to prioritize and multi-task responsibilities/projects

Highly motivated and eager to learn new concepts quickly

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent organization and time management skills

Job
: Consulting- Client Services

Primary Location
: North America-US-IL-Chicago

Organization
: International Client Management

Schedule
: Full-time

Shift
: Day Job

Travel
: Yes, 20% of the time

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