Senior Data Modeller

Company Description

At Informa Tech, we believe that technology innovation is key to driving positive change in our society. We believe that digital inclusion underpins progress. And we believe that diversity in tech is central to a thriving industry.  

Our aim is to inspire the global technology community to build a better world by informing, educating and connecting them through world-class research, training, events, and media. 

We sit at the heart of the tech community with specialisms in emerging tech/AI, enterprise IT, cyber security, service providers/NextG, critical communications, media & entertainment and marketing technology.  

Leveraging over 100 trusted brands, we offer an unrivalled global networking community and platform for technologists and innovators to be inspired and reach their full potential.

Informa Tech informs, educates and connects the technology community through world-class research, training, events and media. A vibrant community of over 1,000 colleagues across 19 locations, we’re dedicated to inspiring the tech community to design better, to build better.

Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly numerate data modeller with strong analytical, statistical and project management skills. Working as part of Informa Tech Target’s centralised Advanced Analytics team, the primary role of the senior data modeller will be to manage the production and timely delivery of analytical insights and market predictions covering the Telecoms, Media and Technology Industry.

You will be an experienced modeller with strong model building capabilities and will have a proven track record of compiling market predictions for bespoke/consulting projects. The successful candidate will have experience of presenting to senior level executives and be able to clearly demonstrate their ability to communicate effectively to both our internal and external customers.

In addition, the position demands that you can demonstrate initiative and a flexible yet organised approach to providing analytical insights and predictions across a range of different industry segments and subject areas in response to changing market dynamics. As the role has a commercial element, successful candidates are also expected to be involved in delivering their expertise to clients through direct interaction in the form of presentations, seminars, or face-to-face meetings.

For this role you will be expected to:

· Design, build and maintain robust, scalable data models and custom statistical solutions using advanced analytical techniques that adapt to the fast-evolving technology landscape.

· Deliver high-quality analytics and market predictions that form the quantitative foundation for both syndicated and consulting research projects across multiple segments.

· Implement and enhance analytical methodologies that transform complex data into actionable business intelligence.

· Act as the analytical subject matter expert, collaborating with research, product, technology and operations teams.

· Participate in specific analytical workstreams and methodological initiatives under the direction of the head of advanced analytics, taking ownership of implementation and adoption across designated teams

· Maintain quality control standards for analytical outputs, including validation protocols, peer review processes, version control and documentation requirements to ensure consistency and reliability across deliverables.

· Support head of advanced analytics in delivering bespoke projects and assist in developing the team strategy.

Qualifications

Essential

· Proficiency in statistical methodologies including regression analysis, time series forecasting, multivariate analysis, and econometric modelling with ability to select and apply appropriate techniques based on business context.

· Strong capabilities in handling large, complex datasets and addressing common data quality challenges in a research environment.

· Proven track record of requirements gathering, analytical workflow design, resource planning, timeline management, problem-solving and stakeholder communication.

· Hands-on experience in programming language such as Python or R with demonstrated ability to build end-to-end analytical workflows & market prediction models.

· Good written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to facilitate productive discussions between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

· Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as Data Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Engineering

· Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in analytical roles

Desirable

· In-depth knowledge of the TMT Industry and its market dynamics

· Advanced research skills for ongoing analysis and understanding of industry trends and key strategic issues.

· Previous experience of supervising others or leading small project teams.

· Masters degree in applicable subject

· Demonstrated ability to produce clear and concise written documentation on methodologies, assumptions and limitations.

· Experience presenting to external clients and at industry events

· Experience with cloud-based analytical platforms

Additional Information

TechTarget, Inc., doing business as Informa TechTarget, including its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. Informa TechTarget complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable federal, state or local law.

Our benefits include:

• Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive and most of us balance time in the office with time working remotely
• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company funded private medical cover
• A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world