Data Analyst
Acumen Recruitment · Remote · 650 000
Posted 7 August 2026
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One of our clients is looking for a Data Analyst to join their team. This is a remote position.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Running and interpreting statistical and econometric models specifically with time series analysis
- Building and customising marketing effectiveness models to support client insight work
- Solving complex data and systems issues escalated from the wider Data team
- Manipulating data and databases: formatting, extracting, cleaning and structuring data at scale
- Take ownership of complex data investigations, modelling challenges and technical issues escalated by the wider Data Science team.
- Supporting and unblocking London-based senior analysts on technical workstreams, acting as a resource when workload needs to flex
- Quality-checking analysis and outputs produced by junior analysts, and mentoring them on econometric methods, with the potential to lead a small remote pod as the role and team grow
- Contributing to the development of a joined-up, full-user-path advertisement response analysis across online and offline channels
- Identifying opportunities to automate repetitive analytical tasks, and building those solutions
- Considering data privacy and security in all handling of company and client data
- Coordinating effectively with London-based teams, including clear written hand-offs since you won't be in the room for client discussions
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Data Science, Economics or a related field
- 3+ years experience
- Modelling
- Data management
- SQL/ Python/ R
- Experience in the Financial Services/ Banking/ Insurance industry/ media/ marketing
Package & Remuneration
R650 000