Analyst

£28,000 + benefits, rising to £38,000 after 10 months

Who we are & what we do:

Gain Theory is a leading global marketing effectiveness and foresight consultancy. We combine quality data, proprietary technology, and advanced analytics to give our clients the confidence to make better informed investment decisions that drive growth.

Growth is the defining characteristic of successful organisation and Gain Theory’s vision is to accelerate growth for ambitious brands. We define ambitious brands as those that generate earnings/profits that are above the industry average. Some of our clients are Ford, HSBC, Kelloggs and ASDA. We deliver:

• Data strategy, harmonisation, and visualisation.
• Advanced analytics and modelling, including MMM, attribution and unified measurement, testing, segmentation, behavioural sciences, choice analytics, simulation, war gaming and forecasting.
• High-touch consultancy that includes bespoke roadmaps, training and education, industry benchmarking and activation planning.

Gain Theory Analysts

At Gain Theory, we love accelerating growth for ambitious people. Within the space of 10 months, an Analyst can expect a successful progression into the role of Senior Analyst whilst supporting in the delivery of outstanding and high-quality work for our clients.

Join our best-in-class team of experts from analysts to programmers to client leads who thrive in our culture of inclusivity, diversity, care, growth, and recognition.

What you’ll be doing as an Analyst:

• Collating, analysing and validating key performance data from our clients.
• Supporting and engaging in client calls alongside your team.
• Collaborating with your team in establishing econometric models, building in relevant media and non-media drivers.
• Participate in our industry-leading training academy to procure your knowledge on Gain Theory methodologies.
• Ongoing learning and development to harbour the skills required for career progression opportunities after 10 months.

First-class, industry-leading Training Academy

As an Analyst, before joining one of our client delivery teams, you will benefit greatly from Gain Theory’s best-in-class and industry-leading Training Programme – The Training Academy - led by Gain Theorists for Gain Theorists. 

You will be provided with tools and opportunities, so you can continuously develop your technical skills and knowledge of Gain Theory's working practices and methodologies, whilst helping to deliver valuable insights and recommendations to our clients.

What you’d need to succeed:

• You can work within an inclusive and diverse team to deliver fresh thinking and innovative solutions. 
• You interact with colleagues and with our clients in a way that strengthens our culture of inclusivity, diversity, care, growth and recognition.
• You have an interest in using data and analytics to make better decisions.
• You are tenacious, hardworking, curious and have a strong ability to communicate.
• You demonstrate a positive desire and strong aptitude for making data informed decisions.
• You are highly proficient with technology, software and can demonstrate quick grasp of programming languages.
• You have a degree that demonstrates technical ability (e.g., Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, etc.).
• You can demonstrate good problem-solving skills and understanding of consumer behaviour.
• You have the capacity to work and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• You take keen interest in your own learning and development.
• You demonstrate behaviours which support our values. Our values are: Be Curious, Be Positive, Act with Consideration and Make it Better.

What you can expect:

• Receiving a salary from day one, your experience starts with Gain Theory’s best-in-class Training Academy, a 4 week programme which equips you with everything you need to know to be a successful Analyst.
• Your opportunity to work with some of the most respected brands across the world. 
• Opportunities to accelerate your learning, development and career growth, through best-in-class learning, training and development tools, resources and opportunities.
• Recognition & Reward for colleagues that go above and beyond in living our values.
• Hybrid working that works for everyone.
• Best-in-class, colleague-lead Employee Resources Groups (ERGs) – like Roots, SoCo, Lumena, SpoCo, CSR – who run lead events and activities throughout the year.
• Fantastic social events, Inclusion & Diversity activities throughout the year.
• Private medical insurance.
• Group Life assurance.
• Market-leading family friendly policies.
• Generous pension plan.
• Generous holiday entitlements.
• Birthdays off.
• Additional days off between Christmas and New Year, so colleagues can spend quality time with their loved ones.
• Generous Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Season Ticket Loans.
• Cycle to work Scheme.
• Robust Mental Health & Wellbeing support.
• In addition, being part of WPP means we have access to incredible discounts with 100’s of leading retailers and much more and importantly best in class learning & development programmes, growth opportunities and thought leadership.