Datashift

Junior Data & AI Strategy Analyst - start in September 2026

Datashift  •  Mechelen, BE / Leuven, BE / Gent, BE (Onsite)  •  8 days ago
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Job Description

Are you about to graduate with a master’s degree and eager to kick-start your career in strategy, data and AI? Do you enjoy solving complex problems, turning insights into clear recommendations, and challenging the status quo with analytical thinking?
If so, we’d love to meet you. Send us your CV and join us for an interview and a cup of coffee.

Your responsibilities

You will help organizations make smarter, data-driven decisions. Your work combines analytical thinking with strategic insight and clear visual communication.

  • Analyze business challenges and translate them into actionable data & AI opportunities.

  • Support the creation of strategic roadmaps, capability assessments and business cases.

  • Turn complex findings into clear, compelling slides and presentations.

  • Perform data analysis using tools such as Excel, SQL and Python to support strategic recommendations.

  • Contribute to workshops, interviews and research to understand customer goals and pain points.

Requirements

Your qualifications

  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

  • Skilled at structuring ideas logically and presenting them both visually (slide writing) and verbally (public speaking)

  • Basic technical understanding of Python, SQL and Excel

  • A passion for bridging business needs and technology

  • Fluent in Dutch and/or French, and English.

  • Master’s degree — preferably in Business, Engineering, Data or AI

Your growth path

  • Although at Datashift there is a general growth plan, you will form the basis of the path you walk yourselve. Surrounded by an entrepreneurial team, many opportunities will present themselves

  • Collaborate on existing or new competence centers at Datashift;

Our offer

  • The opportunity to work with and learn from experienced strategy consultants, gaining accelerated exposure and coaching.

  • A highly entrepreneurial team;

  • A no-nonsense working environment with a focus on high quality;

  • Excellent terms of employment (including company car, fuel card, meal vouchers & bonus);

  • Fringe benefits including continuous training that builds and extends professional, technical and management skills in all areas;

  • The opportunity to grow together with Datashift in terms of capabilities as well as financial benefits.

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Datashift

About Datashift

Data in motion. Impact in reality.

Datashift helps organisations turn their data and AI ambitions into real business impact by offering end-to-end services from strategy through implementation, including analytics, engineering, governance and AI. We work closely with our clients to create long-term value, simplify complexity, and unlock insights that drive smarter decisions, reduce costs and fuel growth. Rooted in trust, collaboration and practical impact, Datashift empowers organisations to become truly data-driven and future-ready.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Mechelen, BE
Year Founded
2015
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