THE BUSINESS

illuma is a British AI company pioneering contextual solutions for enterprise since 2014. Its real-time scaling technology is used by brands and agencies to boost the results of digital advertising campaigns. Meanwhile, broadcasters, publishers and online platforms use illuma to organise, classify and categorise their inventory for commercial activation.
illuma is committed to sustaining the open web ecosystem through equitable collaborations between adtech providers and media owners. The company is proudly building industry-first agreements that recognise publishers’ intellectual property rights, and in turn, deliver better outcomes for brands and audiences.
illuma is a leading voice in contextual adtech, and our news, commentary and success stories are reported in titles such as The Guardian, Digiday and ExchangeWire.
illuma was founded in 2014 by publishing experts and computer scientists from Imperial College, UCL and Cambridge University. The company is based in London with additional offices in New York.
At illuma we are curious, innovative, and progressive, committed to seeking new, intelligent solutions to business problems. You will be working with and learning from some of the brightest minds in AI, tech and data science, and you won’t be just a cog in a wheel, you will have an active voice with the opportunity to make real impact and grow your career with us as we scale.

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Business Intelligence tools (e.g. PowerBI, Metabase, Tableau).
• Proficiency in SQL and Python or R for statistical programming.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, goal-focused insights.
• Comfortable communicating with non-experts and cross-functional teams.
• Experience in digital advertising (DSPs, SSPs, Ad exchanges) is preferable.
• Up to date on industry trends and able to articulate them confidently.
• Strong team player with attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and global collaboration.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Excellent written and spoken English
• Knowledge & experience with digital advertising (e.g. demand-side platforms, sell-side platforms, Ad exchanges, etc) is preferable
• Up to date on latest industry trends, able to articulate trends and potential clearly and confidently

PURPOSE

We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate Data & Insights Analyst to join our technical and operations teams. You will support our Data, Product, Client Success, and Marketing teams across EMEA and the US, using your analytical skills and creative flair to uncover insights and drive performance.
This role blends technical data analysis with strategic insight generation and storytelling. You’ll be responsible for campaign analysis, reporting, platform support, and insight development; helping shape the future of our product offerings and client strategies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Data Analysis & Campaign Support

• Define insights strategy and evolve collateral across product offerings.
• Retrieve, cleanse, and analyse data from multiple sources to identify trends, correlations, and performance opportunities.
• Use statistical modelling and data mining to solve problems and generate actionable insights.
• Support advertising platform operations and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Understand and work with legacy code and execute programmes.
• Create engaging presentations and decks to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Partner with marketing to surface insights for social and campaign content.

Insights Development

• Build and deliver in-depth insights reports for enterprise clients and brands.
• Monitor campaign metrics and develop strategies to improve performance.
• Manage the Automated Insights Product, including audits, support, and iterative development.

Operations & Reporting

• Conduct quarterly client compliance reviews.
• Share regular insights and data reports with clients.

Sales & Marketing Collaboration

• Provide insights for sales enablement and RFP collateral.
• Act as the point person for insights across the business.