Data Science Executive - job 1 of 2

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(TM).

As the world's largest research organization, NIQ is powered by talented creative scientists. Our Data Scientist Business Leaders come from diverse disciplines such as statistics, research methodology, mathematics, psychology, business, engineering, physics, and consulting. These professionals drive innovation, new product ideation, develop complex analysis and delivery of data insights through effective storytelling skills to measure and convey what consumers buy. 

Responsibilities  

• Own Data Science solutions for client requests by giving recommendations for client raised issues through data analysis.   

• Support Internal and External Clients with the understanding of Data Science design and methodology (in Korean and English).  

• Accompany senior leaders meet with clients to understand business needs and help offer innovative solutions.  

• Work on creating innovative solutions, use cases, proof of concept and prototypes by exploring diverse data sets using tools such as Python (both for the offline and online markets).  

• Understand Nielsen products and services to suggest innovative solutions for client challenges.  

• Support Data Science solutions for the Korea market (both offline and online FMCG retail) and collaborate with other Data Science team units across the Asia Pacific cluster.  

•  Automate and develop solutions for existing processes.  

•  Innovate and create out of the box solutions by leveraging large and diverse data sets and state of the art technologies. 

You have dabbled in data. You have perused Python. And you have the communication chops to translate it all into conversation or presentations. While you have worked with global cross-functional teams, you can also put your head down and focus on independent projects. Seeing the big picture takes attention to detail. You know what is happening in big data and you are ready to influence what is next.  

Qualifications 

• Candidate has to already be based in Seoul, South Korea

• Professionals with degrees (either Bachelor/Master) in Math's, Data Science, Statistics, or related fields involving statistical analysis of large data sets.  

• 1-3 year of experience in market research or relevant fields, however, open for fresh graduate.   

• Intermediate levels proficiency with Python 

• Implementation experiences on automation of processes 

• Basic knowledge with data visualization tools (e.g., PowerBi) and mapping tools. 

• Problem-Solving skills  

• Ability to effectively convey complex concepts to non-experts, in both English and Korean  

• Intellectual curiosity and persistence to find answers to questions  

• Eager to continuously learn and adapt to changing technologies and tools.  

• Good command of written and spoken English.  

• Good collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels.  

• Working knowledge with collaboration tools such as Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI) 

Good to Have 

• Knowledge of Machine Learning /Web scrapping (not essential) 

• Up to date with technology and active user of eCommerce platforms 

• Familiarity with Atlassian, Git, Bitbucket and Confluence 

• Familiarity with marketing analytics, including designing experiments and consumer behavior analysis. 

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.

• Great compensation and bonus scheme linked to individual performance and company results.

• Hybrid work

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.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

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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 non-discrimination 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: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion