Senior Data Scientist

Key Skills

Data science techniques, Python Programming, R Programming, SQL

Job Description

Our NielsenIQ teams empower our clients to make bold decisions and transform their businesses in trusted data, solutions, and insights designed to drive innovation and growth.

The NielsenIQ North America Data Science team is passionate about solving complex client challenges and providing data-driven, actionable, timely, and innovative solutions. This Sr. Data Scientist position was created to support our US Data Science initiatives.

This position requires someone who is passionate about learning, multi sourced data, data quality, statistical measurement, automation, efficiency, and consumer behavior.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed analysis.

• Simultaneously balance multiple projects.

• Represent Data Science in interactions with other functions.

• Support end to end implementation of solutions.

• Ability to evaluate current methodologies quickly.

• Document and present findings and recommendations.

• Detect, troubleshoot, and resolve system anomalies.

• Provide explanation to teams in a format that meets their level of understanding.

• Continually develop skill set.

Qualifications

Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with a quantitative discipline.

Skills

• 3-6 Years of professional experience in a quantitative field.

• Curiosity to learn and continually upgrade skills.

• Disposition to understand processes and methodologies.

• Quantitative aptitude with proven data analysis and problem solving skills.

• Proficiency with Python or R, and SQL.

• Experience with working on large amounts of data.

• Strong verbal, presentation, and written skills.

• Strong planning and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Additional Information

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.