EXL is hiring for an FRESHER entry level Analytics / Data Science Consultant role in India

Position:

• Analytics / DS Consultant

• Entry level focused role within data science and analytics

• Function aligned with direct marketing analytics and consulting

• Individual contributor position with exposure to client facing responsibilities

• Role designed for candidates starting or early in their analytics careers

• Opportunity to work on applied analytics rather than purely academic problems

• Focus on business impact through analytical thinking

• Suitable for freshers and early professionals looking to build consulting exposure

• Emphasis on practical problem solving using data

• Role involves both technical execution and business communication

Company:

• EXL

• Global business consulting and analytics services organization

• Known for analytics driven transformation across industries

• Operates at scale with large enterprise clients

• Strong presence in analytics, digital, and operations consulting

• Recognized for long term client partnerships

• Focus on measurable business outcomes

• Operates across multiple geographies with strong India presence

• Works with leading brands primarily in the US market

• Invests heavily in data science and analytics capabilities

Location:

• Gurugram

• Haryana

• India

• Office based role aligned with India delivery teams

• Supports analytics delivery for international clients

• Located in a major corporate and technology hub

• Offers exposure to global projects while based in India

• Access to strong analytics community and talent ecosystem

Job type:

• Full time

• Permanent employment

• Individual contributor role

• Consulting oriented position

• Structured role with defined responsibilities

• Designed for long term career growth within the organization

Job mode:

• Onsite

• Work from office environment

• Collaborative team based setup

• Regular interaction with peers and senior stakeholders

• Office based delivery model supporting client requirements

Job requisition id:

• Not specified

• Internal requisition handled through EXL hiring systems

• Role promoted directly by hiring team

• Applications processed through official recruitment channels

Years of experience:

• 0 to 3 years

• Suitable for freshers

• Open to early career professionals

• Emphasis on skills and learning ability rather than tenure

• Entry level friendly opportunity within analytics consulting

Company description

• EXL is a global organization that focuses on combining analytics, digital innovation, and operational expertise to help businesses improve decision making and performance.

• The company positions itself as a long term partner rather than a transactional service provider, emphasizing collaboration, adaptability, and understanding of client context.

• EXL works across industries such as insurance, healthcare, banking, financial services, retail, and media, offering analytics driven solutions tailored to each domain.

• The organization places strong emphasis on data as a strategic asset and builds solutions that convert raw information into actionable intelligence.

• Rather than offering generic tools, EXL focuses on customized approaches that align with a client’s culture, legacy systems, and long term goals.

• The company has built strong capabilities in data science, analytics consulting, digital transformation, and change management.

• EXL’s operating philosophy centers around delivering outcomes that matter to clients, including efficiency gains, revenue growth, and improved customer experiences.

• The organization continuously invests in upskilling its workforce, adopting modern analytics techniques, and expanding its AI driven offerings.

• With a large global workforce and strong presence in India, EXL supports clients across geographies while maintaining scalable delivery models.

• The company culture encourages learning, ownership, and accountability, making it suitable for early career professionals who want structured growth.

Profile overview:

• The Analytics Consultant role focuses on using data to improve direct marketing effectiveness for large brands.

• The role involves working on end to end analytics tasks rather than isolated technical components.

• Candidates will contribute to building predictive models that help businesses understand customer behavior and response patterns.

• The role includes creating customer segmentations that enable targeted marketing strategies.

• Professionals in this role analyze large datasets to identify patterns, trends, and actionable insights.

• The position requires translating analytical outputs into clear business recommendations.

• Consultants are expected to prepare structured presentations that communicate findings to non technical stakeholders.

• The role provides exposure to real world marketing analytics problems rather than theoretical exercises.

• Team members collaborate with peers, senior analysts, and client stakeholders to refine analytical approaches.

• This position is designed to develop both technical depth and consulting communication skills in parallel.

• The work supports decision making for US based clients, offering global exposure.

• The role encourages curiosity, structured thinking, and continuous improvement.

• Professionals are expected to take ownership of assigned modules while learning from experienced team members.

• The position offers a strong foundation for a long term career in analytics consulting.

Qualifications:

• Strong foundation in data analysis concepts and statistical thinking.

• Hands on experience with Python or R for data analysis and modeling.

• Working knowledge of SQL for data extraction and manipulation.

• Familiarity with SAS is preferred, though not mandatory.

• Ability to use MS Excel for data exploration and validation tasks.

• Comfort with MS PowerPoint for creating structured presentations.

• Understanding of machine learning techniques such as linear regression and logistic regression.

• Exposure to tree based models such as decision trees and random forests.

• Basic familiarity with gradient boosting techniques such as XGBoost.

• Knowledge of customer segmentation approaches and use cases.

• Ability to interpret model outputs and translate them into business insights.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical results in simple language.

• Attention to detail when working with data and preparing outputs.

• Self motivated attitude with willingness to learn new tools and methods.

• Educational background aligned with analytics, data science, engineering, mathematics, or related fields.

• Openness to feedback and continuous skill development.

Additional info:

• The role is suitable for candidates who want exposure to analytics consulting early in their careers.

• Applicants can expect structured learning through hands on project work.

• The position offers opportunities to work on live client problems rather than internal simulations.

• Team collaboration is a key part of the working environment.

• The role requires balancing technical execution with stakeholder communication.

• Candidates should be comfortable working with large datasets and business deadlines.

• There is a strong emphasis on quality, accuracy, and clarity in deliverables.

• The organization values consistency, reliability, and professional conduct.

• Growth opportunities exist within analytics, advanced modeling, and consulting tracks.

• The role supports skill development across tools, business understanding, and presentation skills.

• Performance is evaluated based on both analytical contribution and communication effectiveness.

• This opportunity is well suited for individuals aiming to build a strong analytics career foundation.

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