Ubisoft, a global leader in the video games and entertainment software industry, is currently seeking a full-time Games Metrics Analyst for our San Francisco office, to support development and execution of new and exciting social and casual MMO games. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new high growth group at the early stages.

Responsibilities:
The Associate will work with senior game leadership to drive the most strategic initiatives, implementing innovative solutions, measuring results early and often, and ensuring the desired performance.
• Own games metrics data for each allocated game, identifying analytical requirements, pulling together both tactical and sophisticated analysis of data and creating recommendations that drive business impact

• Be able to synthesize data from various sources and deliver insights based on both qualitative and quantitative sources

• Communicate to game leadership effectively on key metrics related to user behavior, user segmentation, virality, marketing campaigns and others

• Develop new and innovative analyses and insights, to drive decisions and strategies for user acquisition, retention and monetization

• Assists in design and implementation of advanced statistical testing for custom problem- solving, like A/B testing.

• Assists in the coordination of various research initiatives

• Develop and demonstrate leadership skills in mentoring junior associates and other personnel as necessary
Ubisoft seeks high-performing individuals with analytical minds and strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ideal candidates are self-starters who can manage their time effectively and can educate themselves while contributing to dramatic game performance improvement.

This job listing originated on Gamasutra.com, the game industry's leader.

• Bachelor degree in a business or quantitative discipline (Economics, Statistics etc) Master’s preferred

• Minimum 1-4 years of professional related experience

• Strong quantitative skills, good working knowledge of advanced statistics and predictive modeling

• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to communicate effectively and combine both technical and business perspectives

• Demonstrated ability to use data to influence decision making and reach out to a broader audience

• Ability to execute research projects, and generate practical results and recommendations

• Experience analyzing very large, multi-dimensional data sets using SQL, excel, statistical software, etc,…

• Experience in top-tier consulting, venture capital, investment bank or social gaming is a plus

Other Desired Experience:
• Prior experience supporting the successful roll-out of a social game

• Working knowledge of Business Objects

• Avid user of Facebook and/or other social networks, web 2.0 technologies