Jobs in East London, South Africa

As the world's largest research organization, NielsenIQ is powered by talented creative scientists. Our Data Scientist associates come from diverse disciplines such as statistics, research methodology, mathematics, psychology, business, engineering, physics, and demography. These professionals drive innovation, new product ideation, develop complex analysis, and deliver data insights to measure what consumers buy.

What You'll Do

1. Support Data Science solutions for client requests and provide initial recommendations for complex client-raised issues.
2. Support Internal and External Clients with the understanding of Data Science design and methodology.
3. Accompany senior leaders to meet with clients to understand business needs and help offer innovative solutions.
4. Work on creating new solutions, use cases, proof of concept, and prototypes by exploring diverse data sets using tools such as Python / R.
5. Understand NielsenIQ products and services to suggest new solutions for client challenges.
6. Collaborate with other Data Science team units.

Automate and develop solutions for existing processes.

Support or participate in Innovation initiatives to create out-of-the-box solutions by leveraging large and diverse data sets and state-of-the-art technologies.

Qualifications: Experience:

1. Professionals with degrees in Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics, or related fields involving statistical analysis of large data sets.
2. 12+ years of experience in market research or a relevant field.
3. Passionate about innovation and technology.
4. Problem-solving skills.
5. Ability to effectively convey complex concepts to non-experts.
6. Intellectual curiosity and persistence to find answers to questions.
7. Eager to continuously learn and adapt to changing technologies and tools.
8. Good command of written and spoken English.
9. Good collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels. (Preferred)

Analytical and Technical skills:

1. Solid understanding of Statistics.
2. Critical / logical thinking.
3. Familiarity with programming languages such as Python / R.
4. Familiarity with contemporary database systems.

Additional Information:

Optional Qualification:

1. Working knowledge with data visualization tools (e.g., Spotfire, Tableau, etc.) and mapping tools.
2. Working knowledge with collaboration tools such as Google Suite (Google Site, Google Data Studio), Atlassian, Git, Bitbucket, and Confluence.
3. Familiar with Machine Learning.
4. Familiar with marketing analytics including designing experiments and consumer behavior analysis.

• Flexible working environment.
• Volunteer time off.
• 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.

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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 nondiscrimination 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.

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