Catalyst Academy – Netherlands – Data Science

VML Netherlands' Data Science & Analytics team helps businesses make data‑driven decisions that lead to measurable growth. We turn complex data into actionable insights using advanced analytics and AI; improving marketing performance, forecasting demand, and personalizing customer experiences.

As a Data Science Catalyst, you’ll work hands-on with tools like Google Cloud Platform, Databricks, Python and SQL. You’ll help build data products, models and dashboards that answer real business questions for our clients. You’ll also learn how to translate your analysis into clear, concrete recommendations that people can actually use. Our process includes building data strategies, developing tailored solutions, making sure they’re user-friendly, and continuously improving them. We also built a library of reusable building blocks to move faster from idea to working solution.

We differentiate ourselves with a practical, transparent approach focused on delivering tangible results. Join our team of experts, from data scientists and engineers to data storytellers, and contribute to exciting projects. If you're a recent graduate passionate about data, VML offers a supportive environment to grow technically and develop strong consultancy skills. Let's turn data into results, together! 

What you'll need:

• Willing to look beyond the obvious and dive deeper into data using programming languages like Python and SQL.
• Technically proficiency (an academic background in Econometrics, Mathematics, AI or Business Analytics) but also a people person who thrives in collaborative environments where you can connect with others and share ideas.
• Interested in people and understanding the digital marketing business: you enjoy explaining your technical work in simple words and are open to talking with non‑technical stakeholders.
• You also recognize that awareness of how the digital marketing business works is essential for translating technical work into real business impact.

What you'll learn:

• Modern data & AI toolkit: working with cloud platforms (e.g. Google Cloud Platform), Databricks, Python, SQL and git version control to build, productionize and monitor data solutions and machine learning models.
• Consultancy & stakeholder skills: framing vague business questions into clear analytical problems, presenting your results with a storyline, and connecting insights to concrete actions for clients.
• From insight to impact: designing and evaluating experiments, building dashboards and reports, and measuring the business impact of your models and recommendations in real digital marketing cases.

What you'll get from us:

Be part of an exceptional industry-leading entry-level programme that combines training modules with practical work experience, where you will receive:

• Competitive salary
• Real work and responsibilities
• In-depth training curriculum
• 1 week onboarding including training, eLearning and group projects
• Bespoke client briefs throughout the 12 months
• Access to the wider WPP network
• A multitude of groups and communities you can be part of
• The opportunity to make your mark

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