Strategy Consultant & Data Scientist (entry-level)

Emerton; Paris; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare insurance fully covered

Restaurant tickets

Travel pass reimbursement

Job summary

A leading data analytics firm in Paris is seeking a Strategy Associate Consultant/Data Scientist to contribute to diverse projects involving strategy and advanced data analytics. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant MSc and experience in Python and SQL. The role offers a competitive package, comprehensive healthcare, and remote work opportunities. Join this dynamic team to drive impactful data solutions and business strategies.

Qualifications

• Sound programming experience in Python and SQL.
• Experience in developing data science solutions.
• Proven business acumen and problem-solving capabilities.
• Expertise in statistical modeling and machine learning techniques.
• Fluency in oral and written English and French.

Responsibilities

• Structure and analyze problems to provide solutions.
• Conduct market analysis and interviews.
• Translate findings into insights and recommendations.
• Identify and prioritize data use cases.
• Collect, process, and prepare structured and unstructured data.

Skills

Python programming

SQL programming

Statistical modeling

Machine learning techniques

Problem-solving skills

Education

MSc in General Engineering

MSc in Computer Science

MSc in Machine Learning

MSc in Applied Statistics

MSc in Mathematics

Tools

NoSQL

Docker

AWS

Google Cloud Platform

Azure

Gitlab

Job description

Overview

Emerton Data is the entity of Emerton Group dedicated to digital and advanced data analytics activities, led by experienced partners in both data science & AI and management consulting. We support companies in their sustainable Digital, Data & AI transition. Emerton Data provides above standards Data and AI services, and helps companies use data to drive decisions, create impact, and transform businesses. We empower organizations to become more data‑driven by providing first‑class skills, advisory solutions and make‑it‑happen support. Emerton Data offers both the environment of a fast‑changing tech culture, together with the challenging and international work environment of Emerton, a high‑standard Strategy Consulting firm, with offices in Paris, Munich, New‑York, Montréal and Hong Kong. Emerton is listed best #11 consulting firms to work for in Europe by Vault ranking (2026). Our clients are mainly large international corporations in the energy, consumer goods, food services, industry, TMT, and insurance sectors. In the context of our fast‑paced development we are looking for talented young professionals to join our team in Paris.

Your Role

This position offers a double track as Strategy Associate Consultant and Data Scientist (entry level).

You will have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects:

• Strategy projects (e.g., strategic due diligence, market opportunity, full potential strategic plan, etc.) that can be linked to data & AI topics or not
• Data & AI strategy projects (e.g., data roadmap connected to business strategy, Responsible AI governance)
• Data use case delivery projects (industrialised products), that often include data science modelling, machine learning and advanced data processing and visualisations
• Advanced data analytics projects (e.g. in‑depth analysis of complex data such as order book data on energy markets)

Tasks

• Structure, analyse and solve problems
• Conduct interviews, market analysis
• Analyse facts and translate them into meaningful insights and recos
• Identify, scope, and prioritise use cases
• Collect and process data, using scraping technologies
• Prepare data, both structured and non‑structured
• Find the adequate model to solve the problem
• Implement machine learning algorithms and relevant optimisations
• Find insights and communicate
• Program code at best standards to ensure proper industrialisation
• Create meaningful and useful data products and visualisations

Benefits

• Permanent position (CDI)
• An international, diverse and inclusive company culture
• Very competitive package, scaling upon seniority, and including profit sharing
• Thorough complementary Healthcare insurance (Mutuelle) covered in full (100%) by Emerton Data
• Tickets Restaurant, both when working remote and in the office
• Reimbursement of 50% of daily travel pass

Requirements

• MSc in the field of General Engineering, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Applied Statistics, Mathematics
• Programming experience in Python, SQL
• Experience in finding data science solutions to business problems
• Sharp problem‑solving capabilities, strong business acumen
• Experience in statistical modelling and machine learning techniques
• Knowledge of the data techno‑ecosystem is a plus: NoSQL, Container technologies (Docker), cloud (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure), Gitlab.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; in particular, flawless command of oral and written English and French