Senior Analytical Lead - Microsoft Advertising

Microsoft Advertising seeks a Senior Analytical Lead to generate insights and recommendations for clients, enhancing their business performance on Microsoft platforms. The role involves synthesizing industry knowledge and advanced analytics to create compelling data stories. Qualifications include 6+ years in relevant fields and proficiency with tools like PowerBI and SQL. Responsibilities include understanding business landscapes, utilizing data, applying analytical methods, communicating results, and ensuring ethical standards.

• Understanding the Business Landscape: Gain a deep understanding of various industries, considering trends, competitive dynamics, and client value propositions.
• Data Utilization: Collaborate with internal and client teams to source relevant data, select statistical methods, and address data gaps or quality issues.
• Analytical Approach: Apply suitable analytical methods to business inquiries, deliver actionable insights, and enhance forecasts.
• Communicating Results: Craft presentations for internal and client audiences to narrate findings and data visualizations.
• Teamwork and Expertise Development: Collaborate with teams to enhance expertise in data sources, methodologies, and processes.
• Data Privacy and Ethical Standards: Keep up to date with data privacy laws, seek expert advice when needed, and ensure compliance in deliverables.
• Embody and promote Microsoft’s culture and values.

• 6+ years experience in statistics, mathematics, analytics, data science, engineering, computer science, marketing, business, data analysis, reporting, business intelligence, business and financial analysis, or related field.
• 6+ years experience using tools such as PowerBI/Tableau, DAX, R, SQL for data manipulation and visualization on large datasets.
• Preferred qualifications include 4+ years in a partner or account management role, experience in digital media, dynamic critical thinking, and ability to communicate complex analyses to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Industry leading healthcare
• Educational resources
• Discounts on products and services
• Savings and investments
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees, we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize shared goals. We build on values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive.