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Senior Data Scientist

NielsenIQ

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We are a global, diverse team that is passionate about innovative, world-class solutions that reveal the complete consumer journey to our clients. We are looking for Data Scientists to bring consumer shopping to life and to support our internal stakeholders and clients using this data, reinventing the way we measure how people shop, both online and in-store. Be part of the exciting journey to transform our Consumer Measurement products. About the Role Join our Consumer Market Leader specialized global team in the APAC region, in a flexible working environment. Help to educate our commercial associates and our clients in how to use our innovative Consumer products, from take home panels to receipt capture and beyond. Be a panel expert: understand end-to-end how we construct the best panels in the industry. Present and communicate findings and recommendations based on research and analysis. Evaluate current methodologies and identify opportunities for enhancement (input data cleaning, data preparation methodologies, data quality tracking, consumer projection). Support documentation of findings, methodologies, and best practices. Develop the prototypes of new solutions/methodologies to new market challenges. Support production deployment of proposed enhancements/new solutions. Identification of quality risks and follow up on solutions Engagement with stakeholders on scope, execution, data exchange and outcomes for assigned projects Expert-level analysis of results and presentations with insights Screen the market for potential new Data Science approaches Foster knowledge exchange within the company. About You You are a great fit for our team if you have knowledge of consumer behavior, panel-based projections, consumer metrics and analytics and can clearly communicate methodologies and sample-based products simply. The ability to work in teams and managing stakeholders is important. We are looking for: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Socio-economics, Data Science or other related field with at least 2 or more years’ experience. Knowledge of/ Interest in consumers and their behavior and (un-)managed consumer related crowdsourced panels Experience working with Commercial functions and/or clients Strong aptitude for data analysis. Ability to manipulate, analyze and interpret large data sources. Eager to continuously learn and adopt and develop evolving technologies and tools Excellent communication/writing and collaboration skills. Excellent statistical and logic skills. Experience in data cleaning, outlier validation, sampling, bias reduction, indirect estimation, data aggregation techniques. Experienced in Python or another high-level programming language and willingness to learn Python (nice to have) Experienced with SQL, working with queries and large-scale databases (nice to have) Experience/Interest in production level solutions prototyping 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. • Hybrid work Our Benefits Flexible working environment Volunteer time off LinkedIn Learning Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP) NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/ 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 Want to keep up with our latest updates? Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion

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