Facebook was built to help people connect and share, and over the last decade our tools have played a critical part in changing how people around the world communicate with one another. With over a billion people using the service and more than fifty offices around the globe, a career at Facebook offers countless ways to make an impact in a fast growing organization.

Facebook is an incredible place to understand how consumers think, feel, and behave. The Audience Insights team is seeking an experienced market research analyst to explore how our audience uses Facebook. The ideal candidate will have a passion for data deep dives and identifying consumer behavioral trends. Applicants should have a strong quantitative background, as well as experience designing research and hands-on analysis of large datasets. This position is full time and located in our London office.

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth analysis of the Facebook user base that identify actionable trends and insights
Develop expertise regarding audience behavior specific to the EMEA region
Conduct user polls/surveys that provide accurate tracking of timely trends and memes
Build and maintain an efficient system to quickly answer ad-hoc audience questions
Monitor syndicated audience data trends (comScore, Nielsen, etc.) to discover trends as they emerge, and synthesize with our overall insights strategy
Surface relevant third-party audience insights to key teams within Facebook

Requirements

5 years of relevant working experience
Experience of exploratory analysis of large data sets
Advanced degree in psychology, statistics, economics, behavioral or social science or a related quantitative field
Outstanding statistical and data analysis skills (e.g. significance testing, regression modelling, factor analysis, etc.)
Solid track record of inspiring corporate action based on data-driven insights
Experience using SPSS, SAS, R, Matlab, or other statistical packages
Experience using SQL & Excel 2007
Solid understanding of the advertising industry (especially online) and measurement methods/technologies most commonly used
Track record of operating independently, demonstrating creativity, being detail-oriented, and delivering results in a highly organized manner
Excellent oral and written communication skills