Discovered Markets is looking for a Data Strategist to improve communication of market insights to our partners and help manage the growing data sets that empower our products. Discovered Markets provides qualitative and quantitative insights to businesses and investors as they explore opportunities in emerging markets. In our work across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East, we map stakeholder networks, mine existing research, and create actionable content to break down the knowledge gap that slows down market expansion.  The Data Strategist will use our data, primarily network stakeholder information and unorganized long-form research, to improve our Mapping and Amplify services. They will evaluate, integrate, and manage existing third-party software to communicate and host this data, ensuring data integrity across our systems. Where existing software does not exist, they will be able to source, evaluate, hire, and manage external engineers. They will also set guidance on future data collection efforts and streamline data management across the team.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Ensure data is integrated across internal-facing and external-facing platforms
• Prepare data visualizations for partners
• Evaluate data visualization and data management software
• Develop a data strategy and guide the development of new tools as needed
• Manage external software consultants/engineers as needed
• Work collaboratively with strategists, researchers, partner developers, and marketers on the team

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in data science, data visualization, data strategy, data analysis, AI/ML, or Natural Language Processing
• Strong technology and communication skills
• Familiarity with knowledge management, insights management, and business intelligence software
• Demonstrated experience in software evaluation and integration
• Demonstrated experience/interest in emerging markets or international business/trade
• Demonstrated experience/familiarity with B2B professional services – business design, strategy, market research, design thinking, service design, consulting services, marketing services, SAAS, managed services
• Shares our values – collaborative, non-judgmental, and open-minded; strong cultural sensitivity and awareness; entrepreneurial; optimistic; desire to learn and travel

We accept applicants from all over the globe!

Open to full-time, part-time, and project-based working relationships.