We are Black Swan Data
In a turbulent and fast-changing marketplace, the old world of traditional consumer research is no longer enough. Where there was slow and pre-emptive questionnaires and surveys, now there’s big data, machine learning and predictive analytics. For some, it’s unknown territory. For Black Swan Data, it’s unprecedented possibilities.
Black Swan Data is on a mission to revolutionise Insights & Innovation through the power of Social Prediction. Using sophisticated data science and AI techniques, we unlock social data’s potential to understand, connect and predict consumer behaviour more accurately and further ahead than before.
Our TRENDSCOPE SaaS platform enables brands to apply Social Prediction to their business and deliver faster, better, more successful new product innovation launches. It puts the power of trend prediction at our user’s fingertips and is central to how we turn trend intelligence into a competitive advantage for global giants like PepsiCo, Johnson & Johnson, P&G, Danone and Coty.
We’re fast movers. Since 2011, we’ve spread our wings across the UK, Hungary, USA and South Africa. Today our team of around 150 Swans (and counting) includes data scientists, developers, insights consultants, analysts, designers, engineers and marketeers.
But first, we’re entrepreneurs and champions of change who thrive on moving fast and breaking new ground. In 2015 we were awarded the Sunday Times #1 Fastest Growing Start-Up. In 2016 we were named the UK’s Fastest Growing Exporter. And in both 2017 and 2018 we ranked high in the Financial Times 1000 Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies. Since, we’ve been recognised by Deloitte Fast 50 and the London Stock Exchange for our cutting-edge technology and innovative approach.
Now is a great opportunity to join our rapidly growing data and technology SaaS business which is led by an experienced and inspiring management team. We’re passionate about what we do and committed to disrupt and drive industry change, so if you’re an enthusiastic team player and go-getter we want to hear from you.
“The best way to predict your future is to invent it.”
Peter Drucker
The Role:
An exciting opportunity for an Associate Analytics Translator has opened at Black Swan Data. The role is part of Black Swan Data’s Accelerator Programme. The Accelerator Programme provides top talent with an aptitude for data analysis an opportunity to pave a career path within the Datasets team.
The programme facilitates a 3-year career trajectory within the team. The Accelerator Programme starts off with the Associate Level I role and if successfully completed, there is great potential to move to the next phases of the programme, the Associate Levels II and III, and finally onto the Translator phase (levels I,II and III).
The datasets that Black Swan produce are the core of all our products. The Dataset team is responsible for the creation and maintenance of all these datasets. The Analytics Translator
role is a unique blend of analyst, market researcher and communicator. This role is responsible for understanding the context and content of the existing and new datasets, we work to refine, improve and evaluate the datasets. We take a consultative approach to anticipate client needs, partnering with our clients and client facing teams to effectively understand these needs.
During the six months you spend as an Associate Analytics Translator Level I in the Datasets team, you will get to learn about social data curation, data cleaning techniques, taxonomy creation and management and how to turn social data into valuable consumer insights, while also having broader exposure to Insights and Data Science departments. You will be part of an engaging, fast-paced environment, working within a dynamic and social team.
What you will be doing and learning:
- Work with large datasets to analyse, refine, improve and evaluate them qualitatively and quantitatively.
- Be exposed to stakeholders and gain an understanding of how to liaise with client facing teams.
- Iterate datasets and identify opportunities to improve them.
- Work with Trendscope (our software product) to be able to navigate and articulate its purpose and be able to use the tool for analysis and reporting.
- Work with the team to understand the datasets and business/client process.
- Build an understanding of our domains, tying together trends in Datasets to broader industry trends.
About you:
- No previous work experience required
- An understanding of how to define research questions, gather and analyse data, as well as communicating results in a business or research setting
- Strong teamworking and interpersonal skills, including ability to respond to requests in a timely, professional and considerate manner.
- Excellent listening and communication skills (written and verbal), including ability to express thinking coherently.
- A problem solver with a professional attitude and enthusiasm to learn new tools and processes quickly.
- Take accountability and ownership for the tasks assigned to you.
- Able to flag any issues to more senior colleagues where appropriate and ask for support.
- Comfortable applying basic quantitative analytics techniques to data, with experience or understanding of analysing and interpreting digital data sources such as social media.
- An interest in new emerging research techniques and the potential in data and technology
- Curious and asks the right questions.
- Great time management skills.
- Ability to work in a flexible and agile work environment.
- Able to think critically about processes and solve problems through creating a clear hypothesis and plan of action.
Technical proficiencies needed are:
- A Bachelors degree OR a relevant data analytics related certification.
- Strong proficiency in English language.
- Experience using Excel or equivalent data manipulation tools.
The following skills are ideal but not essential:
- Additional Language skills
- Advanced Excel Skills
What makes a Swan?
We want people fanatical about creating innovative solutions inspired by data. We know Black Swan’s DNA is different, it’s what helps us find new perspectives on our clients’ problems. Working in a fast paced, energized environment, our bar is set high, and an ability to build long lasting partnerships both internally and externally is vital.
We have made a difference at our core and that is embedded in our values.
- We believe in long-term partnerships through transparency and honesty
- We believe in leaving the world in a better place than we found it
- We believe anyone can achieve great things. We do not put people in boxes
- We listen more than we talk
- We think 10% crazy is just about right!
- Most importantly, and because you spend 60% of your waking time at work, we believe you should enjoy it
What We Offer?
Hybrid Working – up to 60% of your working hours every month can be done remotely and the other 40% in our Hub.
Exciting Clients and Projects - Working with Black Swan Data we promise to provide an exciting and ever-changing industry within Data Science and Predictive Analysis innovative and challenging projects with some of the leading Brands using the industries latest technologies.
Talented Teams - We ensure we have the best talent in the market – We are hire the best of the best as a swan you are exposed to highly skilled and multi-disciplined teams over the world. We have 8 offices across 4 countries!
Career Development - Regardless of which area of the business you work in you can expect to collaborate on all aspects of Black Swan Data's projects gaining the exposure you need to develop your expertise. No matter what stage you are in your career your development is our priority.
Working environment - Because you spend 60% of your time at work, we try to make it enjoyable! You will benefit from our global benefits: Share options, staff referral scheme, wellness day, flexible and remote working, internal and online training initiatives, volunteering opportunities at white swan, birthday lie in, Christmas gift cards, quarterly staff events, sunshine hours and Flexible Leave Policy.
As well as the benefits unique to our Szeged office: Pension & Risk benefits, medical aid contribution, enhanced maternity & paternity leave and drinks & snacks.
We want to positively change the future through technology and the power of prediction. How about you?
