Business Scientist Internship (6-month full-time) - Hong Kong - January 2027

Job description

Ekimetrics is a global leader in Marketing & Commercial effectiveness and AI-powered solutions. Since 2006, we’ve been helping businesses optimize marketing and operations by combining AI with business and tech expertise across 4 domains: Marketing & commercial effectiveness, Customer analytics, Operational excellence, ESG & sustainability. With a full in-house team and offices in Paris, London, New York, Hong Kong, and Shanghai, we deliver tailor-made solutions that turn data into real positive impact, leveraging our unique combination of technology and services. We excel at delivering AI impact at scale. Our mission is to harness this power to tackle the world’s most urgent issues. We commit to responsibility and frugality in AI, systematic AI impact at scale, and loyalty to our values and DNA. **Requirement of your engagement:** - Students graduating in 2027 - 2028. - Commit to 5 to 6 months of full-time engagement (5-day work week). Onboarding will be in January 2027. - Applicants who are seeking less than 5 months of engagement will not be considered at this time. **Job Responsibilities:** Our internship program will give a flavour of what we do at Ekimetrics and can lead to a full-time offer. As an intern consultant, you will be: - Working on challenging projects with international blue-chip clients across diverse industries, on advanced data science, AI-powered solutions and consulting, including meeting with clients and building bespoke solutions to tackle their challenges. - Working in teams of 2 to 5 consultants, on 1 to 3 projects simultaneously. - Get involved in projects from first discovery meetings all the way to final recommendations, responsible for gathering and analyzing data, building statistical models, translating quantitative insights into strategic recommendations and delivering the final results. - Have plenty of opportunities to be creative and suggest innovative approaches and be mentored to grow and develop yourself to taking ownership of your projects and be able to present your results and will be exposed to C-suite clients. **You will attain:** - Expertise on several methodologies and industries. - Development of both technical and business skills. - Top-notch knowledge through our training program, coaching and mentoring from colleagues. - High exposure to each member of our close-knit team, including the Managing Partner in APAC, who is leading the growth of this entity. - An opportunity to experience working at a global leader in data science and AI solutions. - Accelerated application for fulltime role after completion (depends on availability and organization needs as well as your own performance). **Profile:** We’re looking for a talented intern with the following: - Final year student preferred. - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Statistics, Economics, Engineering or a related analytical field. Outstanding record of academic achievement. - Passion for data, extensive knowledge in statistics or applied mathematics, familiarity with techniques such as modelling / optimization, and experience in using advanced analytical methodologies to answer business questions. - Experience with statistical software such as R, Python, etc. - Consulting experience or interest in working as a consultant. - Strong interest in marketing & business topics. - Autonomy and dynamism in a fast-paced and challenging environment. - Continuously striving for high performance. - Excellent communication skills and proficiency in written and spoken English. - Proficiency in MS Office and Excel. - Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. **What we offer:** - Attain experience in a global leader of Data Science & AI solutions. - Young & dynamic environment with a strong culture. - Close-knit team in Hong Kong with a friendly environment. - Creative and entrepreneurial spirit. - 1 day paid leave per month. - Multiple monthly staff events and you will have fun among us. - Prime location in Causeway Bay. *Ekimetrics is an equal opportunity employer committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race/ethnicity, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status (including domestic partnerships and civil unions), sexual orientation, military veteran status, unemployment status, or other legally protected categories, subject to applicable law.*