Econometrician/Data Scientist
Hybrid
London, United Kingdom
£ 45,000 / year
Full Time
14-04-2025
Job Specifications
Econometrician / Data Scientist
Location: Central London (Hybrid)
£45,000-£50,000
MBN's client, an established and fast-growing marketing effectiveness agency on a mission to help brands truly understand what’s driving performance — and how to do better. Our work is grounded in rigorous analytics and trusted by some of the world’s most recognisable brands.
As demand for our services grows, particularly within the FMCG space, we’re looking for a skilled Econometrician / Data Scientist with hands-on experience in Marketing Mix Modelling (MMM) to join our team.
About the Role
You’ll take ownership of end-to-end modelling projects — from data ingestion through to modelling, validation, and producing client-ready outputs. While direct client interaction is limited in this role, your work will be at the core of delivering meaningful insights and commercial value.
You’ll work alongside a collaborative, ego-free team that values openness, technical rigour, and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead MMM modelling projects: from data prep, exploration, and variable selection through to final model delivery
Build clear, insightful analysis decks for internal teams and client presentations
Apply econometric techniques including regression modelling, adstock, saturation, lag structures, and more
Continuously improve processes as part of a company that invests heavily in technical development
What We’re Looking For
Must-haves:
2–3 years of hands-on MMM experience
Strong modelling skills in R, Python, or similar statistical tools
Confident handling, cleaning, and transforming large datasets
Analytical mindset with a sharp eye for detail
Ability to work independently on modelling tasks from start to finish
Nice-to-haves:
Familiarity with FMCG data and media mix variables (TV, digital, OOH, promotions, etc.)
Understanding of FMCG dynamics like seasonality, product cannibalisation, and baseline shifts
About the Company
MBN Solutions are an innovative, disruptive Recruitment, Talent and People Solutions Consultancy. We operate globally and work with a range of companies throughout Scotland, UK, Europe, US and Beyond. Providing Contract, Permanent and Executive Search sourcing capabilities across the Data Science, Analytics, Technology and Digital sectors, MBN Solutions are the partner of choice for a variety of organisations in the UK, Europe and beyond who are looking for the solution to the increasingly complex challenges around Data T... Know more
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