Senior Data Scientist - Econometrics Specialist

EXL; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EXL is seeking a Data Scientist – Econometrics Specialist to develop and implement Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM) and attribution solutions. The role applies econometric techniques to optimize marketing decisions and requires strong SQL and Python skills.

You will collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into analytical deliverables and drive data-driven decision making. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in Data Science / Econometrics, with a solid background in statistics and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Data Science / Econometrics / Statistical Modeling.
• Strong SQL and Python skills.
• Experience with MMM and/or Attribution Modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement MMM and attribution modeling solutions.
• Apply econometric and statistical techniques to business problems.
• Conduct data-driven analysis, experimentation, and measurement frameworks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and communicate analytical insights.
• Translate business requirements into analytical solutions.

Skills

SQL

Python

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Statistics

Econometrics

Economics

Mathematics

Tools

MMM

Attribution Modeling

Job description

Job Description — Data Scientist (Econometrics Specialist)

Role: Data Scientist – Econometrics Specialist

At EXL, our collaboration is built on ongoing listening and learning to adapt our methodologies. We’re your business evolution partner—tailoring solutions that make the most of data to make better business decisions and drive more intelligence into your increasingly digital operations.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Develop and implement Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM) and Attribution Modeling solutions.
• Apply econometric and statistical techniques to solve complex business problems.
• Work on data-driven analysis, experimentation, and measurement frameworks.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and effectively communicate analytical insights.
• Manage stakeholders and translate business requirements into analytical solutions.

Must Have:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Data Science / Econometrics / Statistical Modeling.
• Strong academic background in Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Mathematics, or related fields.
• Hands‑on experience with MMM and/or Attribution Modeling.
• Strong SQL and Python skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Good to Have:

• Experience with A/B Testing and experimentation.
• Exposure to statistical/econometric modeling techniques.
• Experience working with marketing analytics and measurement.

Key Skills: