Welcome to Charles River Associates (CRA)
Charles River Associates (CRA) is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations, and governments around the world. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Analytics Consulting Analyst/Associate to join our team, with a strong academic focus on quantitative research fields such as Computer Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Machine Learning, Management Information Systems, or Security Information Systems.
About the Position
The Data Analytics Consulting Analyst/Associate position is designed for candidates graduating in December 2024 or Summer 2025, who are eager to apply their analytical skills to enhance clients' understanding of key business, risk, strategic, or regulatory issues. As a Data Analytics Consulting Analyst/Associate, you will have the opportunity to work on complex projects, manipulating and analyzing large volumes of disparate data, often exceeding 100 million records, to develop critical insights for clients facing business disputes, regulatory matters, or complex litigation.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply data analytics to drive business insights: Use data analytics to enhance clients' understanding of key business, risk, strategic, or regulatory issues.
- Analyze large datasets: Manipulate and analyze large volumes of disparate data (>100MM records) to develop critical insights for clients' issues.
- Build statistical and machine learning models: Build statistical and machine learning models, or custom visualizations and applications to detect patterns, trends, outliers, and drivers among relevant business issues.
- Apply predictive analytics and machine learning techniques: Apply predictive analytics, statistical modeling, and machine learning/deep learning techniques for various applications, including recommender systems and financial crime detection.
- Communicate findings effectively: Communicate findings from analyses to team members through visuals, data tables, and models, and assist with the development of final deliverables, reports, and presentations to clients.
- Collaborate with stakeholders: Work closely with business stakeholders and experts to develop new and innovative tools to support the evolving data landscape.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative research field such as Computer Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Machine Learning, Management Information Systems, or Security Information Systems.
- Experience with relational database systems such as MS SQL Server or Oracle Database.
- Programming skills: Experience in executing data science methodologies using programming languages like Python, R, SAS, VBA, or Scala.
- Data visualization skills: Experience in data visualization using tools like Power BI, Tableau, D3.js, Qlik Sense, HTML/JavaScript.
- Cloud-based platforms experience: Experience in cloud-based platforms (e.g., Snowflake, AWS RedShift, Qubole, Azure).
- Knowledge of advanced analytics techniques: Knowledge of Natural Language Processing & Text Mining, Experimental Design, Bayesian Networks, or Network/Graph Mining.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: Curious and analytical thinkers with creative approaches to non-standard problems.
- Effective communication skills: Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Eagerness to learn: Eagerness to learn new skills and programming languages.
- Leadership and teamwork skills: Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership, and strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities.
- Time management and prioritization skills: Excellent time management and task prioritization skills.
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience in broader analytics areas: Experience in broader analytics areas such as Data Engineering, Social Listening, Optimization, or Simulation.
- Clear interest in consulting: Clear and demonstrated interest in consulting through coursework, work experience, activities, or attendance at CRA recruiting events.
Benefits and Growth Opportunities
At CRA, we offer a range of benefits and growth opportunities to support your career development and well-being, including:
- 100 hours of training annually: Formal and informal training programs to help you develop new skills and stay up-to-date with industry trends.
- Wellness programming: Programs to support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.
- In-house immigration support: Support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.
- Leadership and collaboration opportunities: Opportunities to develop your leadership and collaboration skills through internal firm development activities.
- Competitive salary and benefits package: A competitive salary and benefits package to recognize your contributions to the firm.
Work Environment and Company Culture
At CRA, we pride ourselves on our collaborative and dynamic work environment. We believe in fostering a culture of innovation, creativity, and teamwork, and we are committed to supporting the growth and development of our employees. As a remote worker, you will be part of a global team, working closely with colleagues and clients from around the world.
How to Apply
If you are a motivated and analytical individual with a passion for data analytics and consulting, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to be considered for this role.
We Want to Hear From You!
If this role sounds like a perfect fit, don't hesitate. Apply today and let's build the future together. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how you can contribute to our team's success.
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