Statistical Analyst - Independent Contractor

Statistical Analyst - Independent ContractorWANT TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Our team's digital inventiveness and mobile location expertise creates brand stories that produce results. We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic-minded individual to join our team as a Strategic Analyst.

As a Strategic Analyst, you will be responsible for conducting in-depth analysis, generating insights, and providing strategic recommendations to drive business growth and enhance operational efficiency.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, develop strategies, and support decision-making processes.

Department : Finance Reports to : Alan Tsao, Location : Chicago, Illinois

THIS POSITION WILL ENTAIL :

• Work within the team to understand the business requirements and goals.
• Conduct comprehensive analysis of market trends, industry landscapes, and competitive dynamics to identify strategic opportunities and threats.
• Utilize quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze data, including financial statements, market research reports, and internal performance metrics.
• Communicate newly discovered insights based on analysis to the team in a manner that they can leverage in their business.
• Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and scenario analysis to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Build predictive models and machine-learning algorithms.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of strategic initiatives, track performance metrics, and adjust strategies as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
• Generate actionable insights and strategic recommendations based on data-driven analysis and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to gather data, define key performance indicators (KPIs), and measure business performance against strategic objectives.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in strategic analysis and business intelligence.
• Other duties as assigned.

DESIRED SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS :

• Proven experience (2-3 years) in strategic analysis, business intelligence, management consulting, or a related role.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau, Python / R).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to distill complex information into clear and actionable insights.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving business impact and innovation.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of industry frameworks (e.g., SWOT analysis, Porter's Five Forces) and strategic planning methodologies.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE :

• Bachelor’s / Masters / Ph.D degree in statistics, computer science, mathematics, or another highly quantitative field.
• Strong understanding of the Finance model.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Previous internship experience in Finance is a plus, but not required.
• Certified Analytics Professional (CAP).
• Bachelor’s degree or master’s in finance or BA.
• Previous Finance experience.
• Digital Factory is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, regardless of sex;
• race; color; creed; national origin; religion; age; marital status; pregnancy; physical, disability; sexual orientation;

gender identity or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Digital Factory is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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