Data Analyst

The Data Analyst will play a critical role in driving the development of one of our flagship products, Retail Catalyst, and developing / enhancing our industry-leading science, particularly in the Retail sector. He or she will be collaborating in a fast-paced, multi-million dollar, multi-year, and globally distributed investment and should expect to interact on a daily basis with BCG’s consulting and client teams. Under general guidance from the Product Manager, and working with the Business Analyst and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), this role will be at the center of the development efforts, helping to build sophisticated algorithms, develop the Analytics component architecture and analytics database design, and ensure the analytics module’s flexibility, scalability, and performance.

Create and implement complex analytical modules and components, including algorithms for the Catalyst Retail Suite (CRS), by working side-by-side with and understanding requirements from Business Analysts, Product Managers, clients, or Consultants
Research and find solutions to implement complex analytical modules and algorithms delivering optimal performance
Create and apply industry best practices and design patterns to create scalable and secure solutions that have superior technical performance using R, Python, ETL applications, etc.
Collaborate with Consultants, developers, quality assurance, data scientists (e.g., BCG Gamma) and data modelers to work on how analytical modules integrate with the overall product technology stack
Drive / contribute to technical implementation of analytical requirements and modules
Document and communicate the module’s analytical architecture to the development team, third party vendors (as required), and all stakeholders (to the detail appropriate to the audience)
Propose modeling and proof-of-concept approach as required
Ensure analytical modules are optimally embedded in overall architecture not only for development, but also for operations, deployment, and continuous enhancements

Basic Job Requirements

BS/BA Degree in software engineering, computer science, mathematics or related field
2-3+ years of relevant experience
A strong technical foundation in building analytical solutions
Experience with a variety of analytical languages – primarily Python and R; good to have experience with VBA, SQL, SAS and ideally with cloud technology
Understanding of data transformation, and software integration methods
Experience in Retail and Pricing domain is a plus

Key Competencies

Problem solving, analytical skills and decision making

Able to effectively handle difficult and stressful situations with poise, tact and patience, while demonstrating a sense of urgency
Able to anticipate, identify, and solve critical problems proactively, practically, and employing a strong business sense
Able to identify long lead time elements of work and plan accordingly
Flexible, self-motivated, and proactive out-of-the-box and critical thinker
Proactively seek opportunity to consult with team members and stakeholders to collaborate on issues or problems that span across development and data components
Demonstrate flexible and analytical mindset to absorb and build on the ideas of team members and clients

Communication, interpersonal and teaming skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Fluent, business-proficient written and spoken English

Work management, organization and planning

Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail, efficient time management, and the ability to prioritize work effectively
Independently and proactively communicates issues, priorities, and objectives
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, demanding environment

Customer and business focus

Strong collaborative skills and ability to adjust approach to effectively interact with customers at all organizational and technical levels
Excellent customer service and attentiveness to user needs

Values and ethics

Demonstrates competence and character that inspires trust.
Ability to respect all BCG and client information as personal and confidential

Additional Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to perform successfully in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, service-oriented environment
Ability to work successfully within a complex matrix structured organization is essential
Able to within a diverse team (different disciplines, seniority levels, cultures)

Company Information

The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is a global management consulting firm and the world’s leading advisor on business strategy. We partner with clients from the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors in all regions to identify their highest value opportunities, address their most critical challenges, and transform their enterprises. BCG was founded in 1963 and is a privately owned firm with more than 14,000 employees across 85 offices in 48 countries. Integrity, respect for the individual, delivering value, and making an impact on society are just some of BCG’s core values. BCG’s commitment to both our clients’ success and our own standards is what sets BCG apart as a world-class professional services organization. Join BCG – start your career at a company that is consistently ranked as the leader in its field, and is acknowledged as one of the best places to work.

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