Data Science Executive
Full-time Career Site Team: Data Science & Business Intelligence
Company Description
We show the world what people want.
Join GfK and help us shape tomorrow. As an NIQ company, we are the world's leading consumer intelligence firm, delivering the Full View™ on consumer behavior. We work to enable manufacturers and retailers better understand what consumers really want. Our name has inspired trust for over 89 years because we take pride in discovering new pathways to sustainable growth for our clients, our people, and our planet.
We are always looking for open-minded people who will grow with us, push boundaries, and pioneer disruptive methods in market research, data science, technology, and AI. If you share this passion to drive things forward and the integrity to insist on doing things the right way, we'll equip you to take your future into your own hands and play a leading role in our story.
Job Description
Approach to work
Support Internal and External Clients with the understanding of Data Science design and methodology. Accompanies senior leaders meet with clients to understand business needs and help offer innovative solutions. Assists on creating new solutions use cases, proof of concept and prototypes by exploring diverse data sets using tools such as python/r. Collaborates with other Data Science team units. Automate and develop solutions for existing processes. Efficient and effective with basic guidance and coaching
Stakeholder Management
Works with direct manager, colleagues, and other stakeholders such as CS team, Commercial and Product team members .Takes direction from manager and senior colleagues. Strives to reduce complexity and create clarity.
Qualifications
Professionals with degrees in Maths, Data Science, Statistics, or related fields involving statistical analysis of large data sets. 0-2 years of experience in market research or relevant field. Building knowledge of Nielsen suite of products and demonstrating the same Understanding client concerns Able to put forth ways and means of solving client concerns with supervision Automation and development of solutions for existing processes
Measures of Success:
Plan and work on client concerns with minimum supervision in timeframe provided. Works well with colleagues, communicate and present effectively the outcome of the work. Lives the NielsenIQ Operating Principles.
Technical Proficiency:
Ability to manipulate, analyze and interpret large data sources. Experienced in high-level programming languages (f.e. Python, R, SQL, Scala), as well as with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Spotfire, Tableau, MicroStrategy). Able to work in virtual environment. Familiar with git/Bitbucket processes
Analytical Problem Solving:
Can use a logical reasoning process to break down and work through increasingly challenging situations or problems to arrive at positive outcomes. Identify and use data from various sources to influence decisions. Interpret effectively the data in relation to business objectives.
Social Intelligence:
Ability to engage/communicate with team and extended team members Can adapt to change and new ideas or ways of working. Exhibits emotional intelligence when partnering with internal and external stakeholders.
Product Mindset:
Embraces change, innovation and iterative processes in order to continuously improve the products value to clients. Continuously collaborate & support to improve the product. Active collaboration in communication plans, deliverables and deadlines
Additional Information
Benefits:
• Exciting work environment that brings people together.
• Use the latest digital technologies.
• Ongoing trainings to support your development.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Great compensation and bonus scheme linked to individual performance and company results.
• Flexible working hours and home office.
Our Benefits
Flexible working environment Volunteer time off LinkedIn Learning Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
About NIQ
NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.
For more information, visit NIQ.com
Follow us on: | | |
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center:
Data Science Executive
Sharjah, SH, United Arab Emirates * Full-time
