Data Scientist

Key Skills

Apache Hadoop, C Programming, C++, Data science techniques, Java Programming, Machine learning techniques, MapReduce, Python Programming, PyTorch, R Programming, Scala Programming, SQL, TensorFlow

Job Description

Our Data Science teams help to provide NielsenIQ’s clients with the most complete understanding of the market and its consumers. With a footprint in over 100 countries across the globe, our expansive data and measurement capabilities provide market context and confidence. We are constantly innovating to keep pace with emerging market trends and the increasingly diverse, demanding and connected consumer.

As a Data Scientist, you’ll be part of a team of smart, highly skilled data scientists who design and develop models to enable clients to use our data effectively.

What you’ll do

• Acts as business partner to Commercial and Operations leaders
• Provides expert technical and methodological consultation with internal and external clients and solves complex Data Science-related issues
• Ensures Nielsen services are delivered to the highest quality standards
• Provides service specifications to the operations teams and collaborates with them on methodologies to ensure these meet client requirements
• Drives the roll-out of new or enhanced services providing an integrated statistical vision

We’re looking for people who have

• 3+ years of professional experience, preferably in the FMCG industry
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and expertise in statistical and database software (R/Python)
• An efficient and creative problem-solver with an exceptional aptitude for data analysis (ability to use statistical methodologies to analyze the data)
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• A strong communicator who is able to explain technical issues in a non-technical way
• Excited by challenges, pro-actively interacting with others, an enthusiastic and flexible team player
• Strong time management skills and ability to work under pressure
• Broad industry knowledge of Nielsen reports and methodologies is a benefit
• Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface across cross-functional technology teams and the business
• Minimum B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Additional Information

About NielsenIQ 

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide. We provide consumer packaged goods manufacturers/fast-moving consumer goods and retailers with accurate, actionable information and insights and a complete picture of the complex and changing marketplace that companies need to innovate and grow. Our approach marries proprietary NielsenIQ data with other data sources to help clients around the world understand what’s happening now, what’s happening next, and how to best act on this knowledge. We like to be in the middle of the action. That’s why you can find us at work in over 90 countries, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit www.niq.com.