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Jobs

From: Piers Stobbs
Date: 20 Dec 2005
Subject: Chicago, IL: Director, Analytical Solutions at comScore Networks

SUMMARY
comScore Networks has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the 100 fastest growing private companies in the U.S. The company is a leader and innovator in consumer market research, having built proprietary databases consisting of millions of consumers who have provided comScore with explicit permission to electronically monitor their online behavior. Using these data, comScore is helping its roster of more than 500 clients make smarter business decisions.

This is an exciting, intellectually challenging opportunity for an analytical consultant who has a passion and skill for generating actionable and predictive insights into consumer behavior using behavioral and attitudinal data. As a Client Service Director within our Financial Services practice, you will have primary responsibility for managing the relationship with one of comScore�s largest clients, a global leader in the financial services industry. You will be responsible for analyzing comScore�s extensive proprietary databases on consumer behavior and developing vital insights that will be used in making business decisions across a wide variety of consumer industries.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You will support comScore�s mission through a range of consulting, analytic and client management functions. You will be responsible for initiating, developing and delivering comScore�s unique analysis and research services to our largest client within the financial services industry. You will be able to:

  • Leverage analytical excellence, comScore�s proprietary databases and a thorough understanding of online consumer behavior to identify, develop and deliver valuable insight into consumer trends across a wide variety of industries.
  • Translate your analyses into conclusions regarding the future performance of companies and industry sectors
  • Maximize the potential of comScore�s unique capabilities within the client�s organization through the development of strong personal relationships.
  • Contribute to the design and development of new analytical and consulting capabilities.
  • Exemplify comScore�s tradition of analytical client service excellence and industry leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Minimum of bachelor�s degree and 7-10 years� professional experience, or advanced degree and 5-7 years� professional experience, ideally within the market research industry.
  • A high intellect individual who combines analytical excellence, communication skills and an ability to build strong client relationships
  • Extensive experience with data-intensive analysis and consulting, including primary and syndicated market research focused on analyzing consumer data. Strong modeling skills and experience with large relational databases essential. Practical time series forecasting experience very useful.
  • Flexibility and ability to work fast under tight deadlines with demanding quality requirements.
  • Must be expert in all Microsoft Office applications and knowledgeable about the Internet. SQL programming skills a distinct advantage.
  • A desire and ability to be successful in an innovative, fast-paced and winning company.
About comScore Networks
comScore Networks provides unparalleled insight into consumer behavior. This capability is based on a representative cross-section of more than 3 million global Internet users who have given comScore explicit permission to confidentially capture their Web-wide browsing, buying and other transaction behavior, including offline purchasing. Through its patent-pending technology, comScore measures what matters across the entire spectrum of surfing and buying behavior. This deep knowledge of customers and competitors helps clients design more powerful marketing strategies and tactics that deliver superior ROI. comScore services are used by global leaders such as Microsoft, Kraft, The Newspaper Association of America, Knight Ridder Digital, Best Buy, Verizon, Nestl?, Wells Fargo & Company, GlaxoSmithKline, and Orbitz. comScore has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the 100 fastest growing private companies in the U.S. For more information, please visit www.comscore.com.

Contact:
Piers Stobbs, pstobbs@comscore.com


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