Decision Analytics Associate Intern - Frankfurt 2027

ZS; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Global community

Job summary

ZS is a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it. Decision Analytics Associates design and execute analyses to address business problems for clients and project teams, using data-driven insights to guide decisions and actions.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, strong quantitative skills, and client communication. The candidate has a strong background in quantitative coursework and experience with R, SAS, Tableau, or VBA, plus fluency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in any discipline with strong academic performance in quantitative coursework (e.g., OR, math, statistics, data science).
• Proficiency in a programming language or analytics tool such as R, SAS, Tableau, or VBA.
• Strong motivation, work ethic, and initiative.
• Excellent oral and written English communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply advanced statistical models to help clients understand dynamic business issues.
• Leverage analytics to guide client and ZS team decision‑making.
• Use tools like R, Tableau, SAS, VBA to investigate and inform client needs.
• Synthesize and communicate results to clients and ZS teams.

Skills

R

SAS

Tableau

VBA

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in quantitative field

Job description

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life‑changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client‑first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life‑changing impact to ZS.

Decision Analytics Associates (DAAs) design and execute analyses to address business problems for our clients and project teams. DAAs leverage their analytic skills to find data‑driven insights that help our clients solve their most important business problems, and engage with clients to help them understand the implications and make plans to act on them.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and apply advanced statistical models that help clients understand dynamic business issues.
• Leverage analytic techniques to use data to guide client and ZS team decision‑making.
• Use tools like R, Tableau, SAS, Visual Basic and Excel to investigate and inform client needs.
• Synthesize and communicate results to clients and ZS teams.
• Collaborate with client and ZS teams to implement solutions.
• Take immediate responsibility for project deliverables.

What you’ll bring:

• Candidates should have a Bachelors, Masters or PhD in any discipline with strong academic performance in quantitative and analytic coursework such as operations research, applied mathematics, management science, data science, statistics, econometrics or engineering.
• Demonstrated proficiency in a programming language or analytic tool such as R, SAS, Tableau, or VBA.
• High motivation, good work ethic, maturity and personal initiative.
• Effective oral and written communication skills (fluency in English).
• Empathy, adaptability and emotional intelligence.
• Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset.
• Self‑discipline for planning and organizing tasks.
• Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, working in teams.
• Fluency in English
• Client‑first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative spirit and problem‑solving approach

How you’ll grow:

• Cross‑functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s‑curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Perks & Benefits:

At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well‑being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills‑building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in Germany, visit ZS Germany office locations | Where we work | ZS.

Hybrid working model:

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on‑site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face‑to‑face connections.

Travel:

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client‑facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

Considering applying?

At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.

ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.