Business Intelligence Centre - Data Analytics & AI Associate

AlixPartners; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

Business Intelligence Data Analytics and AI Specialist - Associate

At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honoring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.

AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees' work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person (at client site or AlixPartners office) and remote working. Travel is part of this position, but the frequency may vary based on client, team, and individual circumstances.

What you'll do

The Business Intelligence Center ('BIC') supports AlixPartners' global business development efforts. The team delivers intelligent research, identifies new potential business opportunities, supports pitches, analyses market trends and tracks competitor activity.

As a Data Analytics and AI Specialist within the Business Intelligence Center, you will play a crucial role in driving data-driven insights and AI-driven solutions to enhance our offerings and optimize our BIC operations. This role is perfect for an individual with a passion for data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, seeking to leverage these technologies to solve complex business challenges.

The Data Analytics and AI Specialist is a full-time role located in London and reports to a Business Intelligence Director or Business Intelligence Manager.

1. Support the development and implementation of machine learning models to analyse various data sets, providing actionable insights to support business decisions.
2. Provide support to Industry/Service offering teams to support new business opportunity identification/screening leveraging predictive analytics and ML techniques.
3. Support in developing client presentations to pitch for new business opportunities.
4. Provide ad hoc business development support and research assistance to the various communities utilizing advanced statistical methods and machine learning models.
5. Translate business requirements into actionable data insights and AI models.
6. Drive the adoption of AI-driven strategies across BIC operations.
7. Identify opportunities for AI integration to enhance BIC research processes.
8. Use advanced analytics tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL, Tableau, Power BI) to analyse, visualize, and interpret data.
9. Support efforts to continuously innovate and improve analytical processes using ML, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, adequately tested, timely projects.
10. Conduct research using various research tools including Capital IQ, Bloomberg, Factiva and Statista to gather and pre-process data for ML and AI applications.
11. Perform complex data analysis using various data sets and work with external research providers to ensure quality and timely delivery of financial, situation and performance analysis and research.
12. Additional responsibilities as identified. This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities, duties, or responsibilities.

What you'll need

1. Bachelor's or master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field.
2. One (1) year of professional experience.*
3. Demonstrated performance in roles focused on AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics.
4. Professional services experience preferred.
5. Proven experience applying AI models and data analytics to solve business problems across various industries.
6. Strong knowledge of data manipulation, analysis, and visualization techniques.
7. Excellent analytical skills with experience in statistical methods and machine learning techniques.
8. Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
9. Proficiency with Alteryx is a plus.
10. Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and big data technologies is a plus.
11. Ability to find creative and practical solutions, and a desire to innovate and improve status quo for betterment of the team.
12. Sound judgement, common sense, problem-solving ability.
13. Committed to the success of the team, ability to cooperate with others and work across boundaries to engage with colleagues to get things done.
14. Curious and able to find creative and practical solutions, desire to innovate and improve status quo for betterment of global BIC team.
15. Flexible and versatile. Ability to shift directions, work with all levels and handle all activities, issues, and problems.
16. Adapt at multi-tasking within a high expectation and fast-paced environment.
17. Assure the quality and timely completion and delivery of projects including prioritizing projects during peak activity times.
18. Ability to communicate complex problems to non-data science business stakeholders.
19. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
20. Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, and in particular as unique projects/needs arise.
21. Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners' Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organisation.

*This is intended as a guide and does not exclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

The firm offers market-leading benefits that provide flexible options to support our employee's needs including health benefits to help prioritise their physical and emotional well-being, time-off policies to help to recharge and financial/ retirement benefits that offer income protection and support long-term planning.

The benefit type and level differ per location.

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

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