About the job :West Europe Marketing Science team is a specialist business unit providing consulting and advanced statistics across the NIQ SA&I portfolio. We act as consultants for statistical/ technical advice, input into client proposals, as well as support to research teams in the design & execution of all client projects.Job DescriptionAbout the job :West Europe Marketing Science team is a specialist business unit providing consulting and advanced statistics across the NIQ SA&I portfolio. We act as consultants for statistical/ technical advice, input into client proposals, as well as support to research teams in the design & execution of all client projects.The team, spread across Europe, share the same vision to learn, develop and share the latest cutting-edge methods.Working with colleagues across country borders we promise a rewarding career progression: developing, customizing, and applying leading edge techniques across international markets, covering the full range of research applications across a wide range of industry sectors.Reporting to the head of Brand & Media Marketing Science team, you have a strong background in statistics and complex analytics. You will be responsible for running analytic projects, with support/ supervision from senior staff where needed. You will make useful contributions to discussions with clients and researchers and will recommend appropriate methodologies to design analytic/ research programs which address the client’s marketing/business problems.We are looking for someone with experience with applying a diverse range of advanced analytics to survey research and other data sources, with excellent knowledge of Regression (Logistic, Linear, Non-linear), Factor analysis, Mapping… Knowledge of other areas such as Bayesian Networks, econometric modelling, segmentation, data integration, marketing mix modelling.We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, pro-active, creative, and eager to learn.Responsibilities :Deliver analytics projects to a high quality that meet internal stakeholders’ and clients’ requirementsMaintain good working knowledge of statistical analysis techniques, both current and emergingEffectively manage own workload & be responsible for managing projectsMaintain a broad and deep understanding of quantitative research techniques, to be able to mention appropriate solutions to client problems in a convincing wayDevelop an understanding of the possibilities and limitations of techniques and software packagesEnsure high quality of all finished documentsQualificationsExperience & Qualifications:Bachelor or master’s degree in a field that emphasizes the learning of modelling, statistical or mathematical skills (PhD is a plus)3-5+ years of work experienceExpert modelling skills and statistics knowledge (essential)Expert statistical skills and knowledge of econometric techniques in:survey/polling statistics (sampling, non-response adjustments, Bayesian statistics), andeconometric modelling (program evaluation, forecasting, economic theory, panel data), and/orobservational causal inference (potential outcomes, structural equation models, instrumental variables)Experience in and strong interest in the following fields: pricing research, brand management, digital behavioral analysis, segmentation, media effectiveness, etcExpert knowledge of analytics programming languages (e.g., Python, R) and the respective tool ecosystem (e.g., R-Studio Server, Spyder, Jupyter, POSIT Workbench)Solid experience visualizing and communicating results of data analyses with the ability to think beyond the numbers while addressing real-world business problemsDesirableExperience in open data sourcing (Google Trends, Social Mentions, etc.)Experience using version control systems (e.g., Git)Basic knowledge of Data Science such as Big Data Analytics (Machine Learning, Hadoop, Map Reduce, Hive, Spark, etc.)Basic knowledge of cloud computing environments and tooling (AWS, Azure)Basic SQL skills with regards to working with relational databasesBasic knowledge of programming in VBASoft SkillsMathematical thinking, strong analytical and problem-solving skillsProven client-facing skills: translate and clearly communicate sophisticated analytical information to non-expert stakeholders and clients, able to deliver analytic insights in an impactful and meaningful way. Good at managing researcher expectationsProven project management skills: manage own and team time effectively and ensure all project deadlines are met, act to resolve conflicts between tasksGood written skills, ability to write ability to help write reports and concise summary of findings (essential)Good attention to detail – ensures all outputs delivered to clients/researchers are professionally presented and accurateGood interpersonal skills – treat others with respect, be cooperative, friendly and considerate of others. Be a good role model, help to build teamwork and team spiritBe well-organized, flexible, committed, pro-active, and creativeIs able to learn new methodologies and programming languages quicklyEase of communication in an English-speaking business environmentAdditional InformationOpen to other EU locationsOur 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. 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