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EXL

Analytics Consultant

Full Time · In Office · New York, New York (USA)

Posted Jul 9, 2026

  • Job Summary
  • We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Analytics Consultant – Data Analytics & AI Consulting to lead strategic data initiatives and drive the adoption of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence solutions across the organization. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, translating complex business challenges into data-driven solutions that deliver measurable value.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of business acumen, analytics expertise, AI knowledge, and leadership capabilities. They will oversee cross-functional projects, manage stakeholder relationships, and guide teams in the design, implementation, and optimization of analytics and AI-driven solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities where data, analytics, and AI can improve decision-making and operational efficiency.
  • Present complex analytical findings and AI recommendations in a clear, business-focused manner.
  • Develop analytics roadmaps aligned with business objectives and strategic priorities.
  • Provide thought leadership on emerging trends in analytics, machine learning, generative AI, and data-driven transformation.
  • Lead the development of dashboards, reports, and KPI frameworks to monitor business performance.
  • Oversee exploratory data analysis and advanced analytics initiatives to uncover actionable insights.
  • Identify, evaluate, and implement AI, machine learning, and generative AI / large language model (LLM) solutions to address business challenges.
  • Lead proof-of-concepts and pilot programs for predictive analytics, automation, NLP, recommendation systems, and generative AI applications, including LLM-powered chatbots, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and content generation.
  • Establish best practices for responsible AI and generative AI usage, including governance, data privacy, model risk, and compliance.

Required Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, data science, AI consulting, or related disciplines.
  • 3+ years of experience managing teams and leading large-scale analytics initiatives.
  • Strong expertise in SQL and at least one programming language such as Python or R.
  • Experience with data visualization platforms such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.
  • Knowledge of machine learning techniques and AI technologies, including Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs).
  • Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, and analytics best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience delivering consulting engagements in media, publishing, digital content, advertising, or consumer-facing industries.
  • Familiarity with modern data architectures, data lakes, and data warehouses.
  • Experience with AI frameworks and tools such as OpenAI APIs, LangChain, MLflow, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar technologies.

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