[HKU Career Fair] Junior Business Scientist - Shanghai

[HKU Career Fair] Junior Business Scientist - Shanghai at Ekimetrics scores 60 out of 100 on AI centrality, which makes it AI Level 3 of 4 (Works on AI) on this board. The level measures how much of the work is AI, not seniority.

ShanghaijuniorPermanent position

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Combine data analytics and consulting to deliver AI-powered marketing and commercial effectiveness solutions for international clients.

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Ekimetrics is a global leader in Marketing & Commercial effectiveness and AI-powered solutions. Since 2006, we’ve been helping businesses optimize marketing and operations by combining AI with business and tech expertise across four domains: Marketing & commercial effectiveness, Customer analytics, Operational excellence, ESG & sustainability. With a full in-house team and offices in Paris, London, New York, Hong Kong, and Shanghai, we deliver tailor-made solutions that turn data into real positive impact, leveraging our unique combination of technology and services. We excel at delivering AI impact at scale. Our mission is to harness this power to tackle the world’s most urgent issues. We commit to responsible AI, scalable impact, and loyalty to our values and DNA. Your responsibilities: As a junior business scientist, you will:

Work on challenging projects with international clients, combining analytics and consulting, including building tailored solutions.
Work in teams of 3–6 business scientists across 1–3 projects.
Engage from discovery to final recommendations: data analysis, modelling, and translating insights.
Propose innovative approaches and grow into ownership of projects.
Present results to stakeholders including C-suite clients.
Build expertise across methodologies and industries.
Receive training, mentoring, and continuous support.
Gain exposure to the APAC leadership team.
Contribute to a fast-growing, ambitious and collaborative team.

Your profile: We’re looking for candidates with:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Engineering or related field.
Strong academic performance.
0–2 years of experience in data analysis / modelling.
Experience with R, Python, SQL or similar tools.
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Interest in consulting and problem solving.
Strong interest in marketing and business topics.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Business-level English.
Additional Asia languages are a plus.
Team-oriented mindset.
Self-driven and eager to learn.

Why join us? At Ekimetrics, we believe your ideas truly matter.

Your ideas are encouraged and brought to life in an entrepreneurial environment.
Continuous learning through training, projects, mentoring, and diverse perspectives.
A collaborative and supportive culture.
A workplace where you can grow and be your authentic self.
Mission-driven company focused on sustainability transformation through AI.
Recognized as Great Place to Work® globally and Best Companies in Asia.
Part of the French Tech 120 top scale-ups.

You will have access to:

Eki.Academy training programs and learning paths
Company activities including sports, CSR initiatives and social events
2 days per week work-from-home policy
Opportunities to work across global offices

As an employer, Ekimetrics offers equal employment opportunities to all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability, or age. Ekimetrics strives to develop an inclusive work environment that reflects diversity within its teams.

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