Praktikum Associate Consultant Data Science (m/w/d)

You want to gain practical experience in an international corporate consultancy? With us you can combine your interest in business topics with your analytical skills! Become part of an extraordinary team for at least 10 weeks. What makes us special: a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a lot of freedom of design. The Advanced Analytics area at Simon-Kucher focuses on developing best-in-class approaches and models to solve complex business problems with the help of Machine Learning and Advanced Analytics. With us, you will become an integral part of a project team that advances the growth of our customers. During your internship, you will be supported by our experienced colleagues:inside and gain practical experience. Simon-Kucher is a global consulting company with more than 2,000 employees in over 30 countries. Our focus: “Unlocking Better Growth”. We help our customers grow “better” by optimizing every aspect of their corporate strategy, from products and prices to innovation, digitalization, marketing and sales. With 40 years of experience in monetization and pricing, we are considered to be the world's leader in price consulting and business growth. We are committed to a corporate culture that promotes diversity, equality and inclusion – and thus an environment of recognition that strengthens individual development and honours the contribution of each individual. This allows us to make far-reaching and positive changes. Assessment and recognition enable us to grow faster, work more innovatively and achieve more sustainable results for all – for our teams, our customers and our company.

You are responsible for extracting/transforming/loading (ETL) of customer data and performing ongoing maintenance. The application of techniques of machine learning and statistical analysis to provide useful insights to internal and external customers falls within your area. The creation of a documentation of existing instruments, methods and processes is a conscientious task. You actively contribute proposals to improving working day and implement them.

For example, you study Data Science, (economic) computer science, engineering, (economic) mathematics or similar. You have already gained experience in the fields of data science, machine learning and software technology. Ideally, you also have first experience in the automation of ETL processes. You have good knowledge of Python (pandas, scikit-learn, statsmodels, dash / plotly), SQL / NoSQL, GIT / Jira, Unix / Linux, and/or cloud platforms (it is not expected to bring you experiences in all technologies). You learn quickly, are naturally eager and has the ability to explain complex facts easily. Your knowledge of English and German is safe.

From the outset, you work as an integral part of a project team on exciting issues and sustainable growth strategies for our customers. In a fast-growing international company with start-up atmosphere you can expect a steep learning curve. Personal development: profit from regular feedback talks and introduce your individual perspective into our corporate culture. In addition, you will receive free one-year access to LinkedIn Learning, which you can also use after your internship. Good care: with healthy snacks and drinks in our offices Easy from A to B: profit from our monthly grant for your (private) mobility, usable for taxi, train, carsharing etc. Growing together: sustainable and long-term! That's all about Simon-Kucher. Our strength: a compelling, highly motivated and sympathetic team. And now you come: right into the open, value-adding start-up atmosphere of an established company with 40 years of success. JOBV1_EN