(Senior) Research Analyst at NielsenIQ

Legal Note: Unfortunately, due to the changes made by the British Government in relation to immigration we cannot accept applications from candidates looking for visa sponsorship, as regrettably this job does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under the skilled worker visa route, for more information please refer to the UK government website: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) AT NIQ, YOU CAN GROW YOUR CAREER WITH US!  Have you ever wanted to modernise a brand and bottle design for an iconic beer company? How about discovering the next big energy drink? Or be part of building strategies for the biggest brands in the world?  With BASES, you can!  With best-in-class research and predictive analytical tools, NIQ's Innovation Practice (BASES) is at the core of our clients' new product ideas, product messaging, fresh packaging designs, optimal product launches as well as long-term brand strategies of what to bring to the market and how to price new products. In BASES, you will work with industry-leading marketers across the globe and see your work come to life.  Join the Innovation team and work with our clients as a problem solver and the voice of NIQ at our clients, as a Research Analyst.  The work we do makes a significant difference in how businesses and brands perform in markets around the world. At NIQ, we all share a commitment to our core values of being simple, open, and integrated into how we work — with each other, our partners, and our clients.  RESPONSIBILITIES • Assists in pre-field project set up (for example: questionnaire preparation, sample composition, database design)    • Summarises data for the production of charts, graphs and reports  • Analyses in-market data  • Uses internal tools and data sources  • Analyses study results and writes draft reports and presentations   • Reviews data for errors and inconsistencies  • Prepares client correspondence  • Interacts with client contacts on a routine basis  • Attends client meetings and presentations occasionally in person but most often virtually  • Drives time/cost effectiveness on projects  • Mentors junior team members as well as provides guidance to peers  • Good teamwork skills  REQUIREMENTS Knowledge of:   • Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint  • Statistics and marketing research techniques Skills: • Strong Business English knowledge, both verbal and written (and local language if required)  • Good business and financial acumen (including business environment and client)  • Good analytical skills  • Understanding of the key principles of forecasting  • Good communication skills & visualisation skills – interested in storytelling techniques  • Comfortable working in a digital-enabled environment   • Ability to work within a virtual environment Education and Experience:  • University degree in Marketing, Economics or related field a must, preferred Postgraduate or MBA  • 2-3 years’ experience in Marketing Research  • Strong analytical mind and excellent numerical skills  • Good organisational skills  • Strong interpersonal skills  • Business acumen #LI-Hybrid