If you are looking to build your career in data science and want to create insights in a renowned organisation, this is the job you have been looking for. In a newly established team, you will be part of our journeys towards using data science to generate insights that are actively put to use. Help build recommendation engines You join the new Big Data & Advanced Analytics team within Global Insights that are responsible for all market research and insights generation within the LEGO Group. The team is to develop and analyse big data to deliver insights, enabling us to personalise consumer experiences and drive deeper brand engagement through the recommendation engines you help develop. We are at the start of something new, and your responsibilities are expected to develop as we go along, but to begin with you: Work with internal stakeholders and external specialists to develop recommendation engines. Support developing modelling algorithms for key strategic project, where your skills help us in delivering recommendations to our followers on digital channels. Deliver ad-hoc analytics to internal stakeholders in the wider organisation and service other analytics initiatives within Product and Marketing Development. Support your more senior colleagues in driving the data science agenda Join our supportive, collaborative Network At the LEGO Group, insights are extremely valued and our focus on data science is rapidly increasing. This means that you are sure to join a company that will support you, as you develop your talent and try new things. You will join a small core team with expertise in both explorative research and advanced analytics, just as we know how to engage business owners and translate our analyses to identify marketing opportunities. Thus, you will get to combine data science with business analysis and follow the rest of the team in communicating this to make an impact. Background in statistical modelling, data discovery and analytics To succeed in this position, you need to be able and willing to learn quickly. You find it both interesting and natural to question data and combine data sets to uncover new knowledge. In addition, you apply a structured and analytical approach to your tasks and enjoy using your collaborative nature and your willingness to be part of a team that delivers together and you: Hold a degree in Statistics, Economics, Engineering or Computer Science. Have 0-3 years of experience working with data science. Have a solid understanding of statistics - in particular hypothesis testing and model validation. Are familiar with methods of recommendation engines (similarity indexes, decision trees, random forests, collaborative filtering, etc.). Have experience with data extraction, data cleansing and statistical modelling with at least one advanced analytics tool/platform, preferably R or Python. Need to be able to travel to both internal projects and external conferences, especially within Europe, for a limited amount of time. Speak and write English fluently. Are thorough in your work and curious to find new ways of improving it Join the global LEGO® Family In the LEGO Group, we succeed together, and you will be part of a global family where you can use your creativity and enjoy a fun working environment across the LEGO Community. We look very much forward to reading your application and please remember to attach your application and a current CV.
