Research Analyst

Job Description

Job Description ABOUT THE JOB You will contribute to the NielsenIQ BASES business in the Middle East, North Africa and Levant (NAL) by executing, analyzing, and presenting market research studies (reports, forecasts) to meet client business needs.  RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Understands proposal design 
• Assist senior staff in managing the day-to-day administration of client service activities
• Reviews questionnaire for information areas covered and reviews of translations where relevant
• Reviews of data for errors and inconsistencies
• Liaise with internal teams to kick project into field
• Summarizes data to produce tables, charts, and graphs
• Produces a coherent “story” based on data
• Analyzes study results to draft reports and presentations that answer business objectives
• Prepares inputs and runs forecasting models (using BASES methodology/modeling)
• Develop forecast summaries and reports
• Analyzes in-market data using NIQ Retail Audit data
• Attends client meetings and presentations
• Proactively updates/aligns senior associates on progress
• Delivers on and respects client timelines

REQUIREMENTS Knowledge        

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of statistics, research techniques and methodologies

Skills

• Fluent in English & Arabic
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Client service skills
• Multi-tasking skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Project management skills
• Team player
• Strong and disciplined work ethic

Education and Experience   Required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA or equivalent 
• 1 year of experience in the market research industry

Desired:

• Interest in market research
• Public speaking ability

WHAT WE OFFER

• Flexible working environment, hybrid wok-mode
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

#LI-Hybrid Additional Information 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 Want to keep up with our latest updates? Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook 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 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: