Senior Research Analyst

**Job Description**:Effective contribution towards NielsenIQ BASES business in Middle East & North Africa region by designing, executing, analyzing, and presenting market research studies (reports, forecasts) to meet client business needs.**Responsibilities**:- Participates in research proposal designs- writes proposals with supervision- Reviews data for errors and inconsistencies- Summarizes data for the production of tables, charts, and graphs- Prepares inputs and runs forecasting models (using BASES methodology/modeling)- Develops forecast summaries and reports- Analyzes in-market data using NIQ Retail Audit data- Analyzes study results to draft reports and presentations- Executes projects end-to-end (E2E) from proposal to delivery- Corresponds with client with regards to execution- Interacts with client staff on routine issues- Attends client meetings and presentations- Project mobilization and management- Work with cross-functional teams to develop and execute research projects- Work together with other team members to deliver reports, respond to client questions/requests, report generation, etc- Understand and implement all NielsenIQ internal protocols- Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape to inform research and recommendations- Willingness to learn and should have positive attitude towards work- Disciplined work ethics with respect to client deadlinesKnowledge- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint- Knowledge of statistics, research techniques, and experimental procedures**Skills**:- Analytical skills- Critical thinking- Client service skills- Multi-tasking skills- Oral and written communication skills- Organizational skills- Project management skills- Team player- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously- Strong attention to detail and ability to think critically and strategically**Qualifications**:Required:- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, statistics, or a related field- 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA or equivalent- Minimum 2 years of experience in market research industry or related field.Desired:- Interest in research- Public speaking abilityExperience with another languageAdditional Information**About NIQ**NIQ, the world's leading consumer intelligence company, reveals new pathways to growth for retailers and consumer goods manufacturers. With operations in more than 100 countries, NIQ delivers the most complete and clear understanding of consumer buying behavior through an advanced business intelligence platform with integrated predictive analytics. NIQ delivers the Full View.Want to keep up with the latest updates on our business and #LifeAtNIQ? Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook**Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion**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.- NIQ or any of our subsidiaries will never ask you for money at any point of the recruitment or onboarding process._