Junior Analytics Consultant

Job description

Join our dynamic Data Science & Consulting (DS&C) division as we continue our exciting journey to improve the world using mathematics, data science, and advanced analytics. We are looking for enthusiastic graduates to join our trainee pool, where you will have the opportunity to grow in consulting and software development roles for projects in the manufacturing, retail, energy, high-tech, and transport and logistics industry.

You as a Junior Analytics Consultant

At DS&C, we empower businesses to make valuable and effective data-driven decisions using a diverse range of tools and techniques. As a Junior Analytics Consultant, you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge across different areas, while working with a variety of customers in diverse industries, each with unique challenges. Our tailored approach ensures that we deliver solutions that make a meaningful impact on people, planet, and profit. Your role will vary across projects, and together we will create a career path that aligns with your goals and ambitions.

Some potential roles include:

• Gathering requirements to make sure the solution meets the customer’s needs
• Translating the business challenge into a mathematical model
• Analyzing data and giving advice on operational challenges
• Developing software that supports the decision-making process of the customer
• Maintaining and improving solutions that our customers are already using for multiple years

Our hands-on training program is designed to equip you with the essential skills required for these roles. Gain experience across various domains like problem definition, development approaches, modeling, data translation and visualization. Next to technical courses, we also offer courses to improve your soft skills and maximize impact delivery. These courses focus amongst others on working in projects efficiently, improving communication, time management and commercial skills.

Join the team

At ORTEC, you will work with highly motivated colleagues who share a passion for solving complex challenges. You will receive on-the-job coaching and guidance from experienced consultants to support your personal development. Furthermore, in your first 2 years of your career you will be part of our trainee pool. This creates the perfect environment for you to build valuable connections, learn from each other and learn about the career opportunities that we offer at ORTEC. We also offer plenty of opportunities to have fun with your colleagues through social activities. 😊

Who are you

• You have a master’s degree in Econometrics, Operations Research, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field and are ready to kick-start your career.
• You are based in the Netherlands, fluent in Dutch and can communicate effectively in English (both verbally and in writing).
• You have effective communication skills, are proactive, and enjoy collaborating within a team.
• You are passionate about engaging with clients and making a positive impact.
• You are flexible working from the office, a client’s location, or from home (at least twice a week in the Randstad area).
• You enjoy and have experience in modelling and programming.
• Experience with tools like Python, AIMMS, databases, and/or Excel is a plus, but we welcome applicants eager to learn.

What we offer

• Permanent contract waiting for you (we believe in commitment!)
• 25 annual leave days, additional days from the age of 35
• Possibility to work from abroad
• Holiday renumeration of 8%
• Result-related remuneration
• Year-end bonus equal to a full month’s pay
• NS Business Card 100%, lease opportunity or commuting allowance
• Mobility allowance equal to 3% of your base salary
• Active employee association
• Development programs tailored to your needs and role

What to expect

We will help you to thrive in your field of expertise. We offer development programs, tailored to your individual needs and function requirements, including opportunities to attend courses and seminars. We offer challenging, practical hands-on experience with opportunities to work abroad. We operate in a flat organizational structure that keeps communication lines short. The atmosphere is open, informal, cooperative and positive. We employ over 1000 people in the Netherlands (HQ), Belgium, Germany, France, the U.K., Romania, Italy, the U.S., Australia, Brazil, Poland, Denmark and Singapore.