Advertising Analytical Lead, Japan

Microsoft Advertising is at the forefront of the digital advertising industry, providing top advertisers worldwide with the tools to grow their reach through various online marketing, native, and retail solutions. We are looking for an Advertising Analytical Lead (AL) who is driven by data and its potential to influence business strategies and produce tangible results. As an AL, you will generate insights and recommendations that directly benefit our clients, enhancing their business performance and opening up new investment avenues on our Microsoft Advertising platform.

Your role involves synthesizing industry knowledge, digital marketing expertise, and advanced analytical methods to craft compelling data stories that sway decision-makers using visualizations and narrative techniques. You should possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and consulting abilities, along with a proactive, challenging mindset and excellent partnership management skills. As an Analytical Lead, you will be innovative, thrive in a collaborative environment, and continuously improve your skills to stay ahead in the field.

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Responsibilities

Understanding the Business Landscape:

• Gain a deep understanding of various industries, considering trends, competitive dynamics, and the unique value propositions of clients, with a focus on the cultural and business practices specific to the Japanese market.
• Look beyond surface-level concerns to identify underlying business challenges and opportunities for Microsoft Advertising.

Data Utilization:

• Collaborate with internal and client teams to source relevant data, select the best statistical methods for integration, and address any data gaps or quality issues.

Analytical Approach:

• Apply suitable analytical methods to business inquiries, deliver actionable insights through analysis, and enhance forecasts and existing analyses.
• Encourage innovation by exploring and implementing new analytical techniques and creative problem-solving approaches, ensuring the chosen tools and techniques are apt for the context and provide constructive feedback on their features and functions.

Communicating Results:

• Craft components of presentations for both internal and client audiences that effectively narrate the findings, reports, and data visualizations.
• Strive for clarity and accuracy in conveying information, tailoring content to meet the needs of senior stakeholders and building trust with clients.

Teamwork and Expertise Development:

• Collaborate with both internal and client teams based in Japan and Globally to enhance expertise in data sources, methodologies, models, analytical tools, and processes.
• Understand the specific needs of different industries to deliver impactful results.
• Engage with stakeholders to identify opportunities for utilizing successful resources and solutions from past projects, and provide guidance on analysis and interpretation.

Data Privacy and Ethical Standards:

• Keep up-to-date with data privacy laws and governance, knowing when to seek expert advice.
• Assess how new guidelines affect your work and ensure that all deliverables comply with ethical standards and controls.

Other:

 

• Embody our culture and values.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years experience in Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Marketing, Business, data analysis and reporting, data science, business intelligence, business and financial analysis, or related field
  • OR equivalent experience
• 6+ years experience using tools such as PowerBI/Tableau, DAX, R, SQL for data manipulation and visualization on large datasets.
• 2+ years of experience in partner or account management, client service, or client-facing roles in Japan.
• Fluent in Japanese and business-level proficiency in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in data analysis for launch or early stages of new markets or services.
• Experience in a statistical programming language, such as R or Python.
• Experience in digital media, data analysis, and data management.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

 

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