Senior Data Scientist

Job DescriptionAbout the TeamWe are a global, diverse team that is passionate about bringing world-class solutions alive and engaging with different end2end business branches to bring the complete consumer journey to our clients. Client satisfaction and highest quality standards in the markets across the world are our core drivers and main focus areas. About the RoleWe are looking for a Senior Data Analysts to support the implementation and activation of processes, that are reinventing the way we measure how people shop. Be part of the exciting journey to transform our panel measurement business. In this role you work as part of the International Markets Data Science team being the SPOC (single point of contact) for our latest measurement innovation, with a focus on engaging with in-market and global teams on bringing our product alive, keep it stable and ensure the ongoing quality performance of the product.Your focus will be to ensure the correct translation of the method into country needs, ensuring technical correctness and drive efficient, reliable, scalable and maximally automated implementation of new innovations. About YouYou are a great fit to our team if you have knowledge of consumer behaviour, panels in general, consumer metrics and analytics. Experience with any receipt capture methodologies will be a fantastic addition. Strong stakeholder management and project management skills together with agile, solution-oriented ways of working and a high interest in decision making to bring our product forward are driving you. If you see yourself in the role, profound coding experience and technical skills combined with a flexible and innovative mindset are essential skills. We are looking for:With at least 3 or more years of experience in FMCG / Retail / Consumer Research or any related industry.Working knowledge of Python and optimally also R; esp. in the area of data extraction, data cleaning, root cause analysis and data visualization.Experience with building Shiny Apps or corresponding interfaces in PythonDatabricks and PySpark knowledge preferableExperience with SQL, working with queries and large-scale databasesExcellent communication/writing and collaboration skills, strong analytical thinking, strong leadership skillsBasic knowledge of the European market including a location close to our Lisbon officeKnowledge of/ Interest in consumers and their behaviours and any receipt collection methodologies.Strong aptitude for data analysis with basic knowledge of statistics, including the ability to manipulate, analyse and interpret large data sources.Strong time management and coordination skillsProject management experience including the skill to keep the end2end overviewUniversity degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Socio-economics or other related fieldsInterest in agile tools and agile ways of working including team player in an agile working environment Ability to navigate through crisis and difficult interactions together with ability to solve problems. What we can offer:Work in dynamic environment engaging with local and global companies.Benefits & flexible working hours, hybrid work options.Internal trainings will be provided together with detailed onboarding agenda.Access to learning platformsStaff and team events #LI-FCAdditional InformationOur BenefitsFlexible working environmentVolunteer time offLinkedIn LearningEmployee-Assistance-Program (EAP)About NIQNIQ 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.comWant to keep up with our latest updates?Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | FacebookOur commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionNIQ 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. 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