Data Scientist

NielsenIQ; Stockport; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

Job summary

NIQ is seeking a Data Scientist to develop and deliver data science solutions turning complex data into actionable insights. You will cover the full data science lifecycle from problem understanding to production deployment.

Role requires 3–5 years of commercial data science experience, with proficiency in scoring models and modelling techniques. Familiarity with FMCG/retail data and cloud platforms is advantageous. Flexible working arrangements and AI policy transparency are noted.

Qualifications

• Experience developing scoring models, including propensity, behavioural, customer, classification or ranking models.
• Experience with FMCG, retail, consumer purchasing or behavioural datasets.
• Experience working with large-scale transactional, customer or product-level data.
• Experience with cloud-based data and machine learning platforms.
• Understanding of MLOps, model monitoring and production model lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and validate statistical, machine learning and predictive models to solve real-world business problems.
• Take ownership of solutions from initial exploration and prototyping through to deployment and ongoing monitoring.
• Work with engineering and data teams to deploy models into production, considering scalability, maintainability and performance.
• Evaluate and monitor model performance, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Explore large and complex datasets to identify patterns, opportunities and suitable modelling approaches.
• Develop scoring and predictive solutions such as propensity, classification, ranking, segmentation or behavioural models.
• Turn model outputs into actionable scores, insights or decision-support tools.
• Work closely with Data Scientists, Data Engineers and business stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Clearly communicate analytical approaches, findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Participate in peer review, knowledge sharing and the continuous development of the Data Science team.
• Produce high-quality, maintainable and well-documented code.
• Follow appropriate standards for testing, validation, version control and model documentation.
• Contribute to improvements in the team's methodologies, tools and ways of working.

Skills

Scoring models

Propensity models

Behavioral data

Large-scale data

Cloud platforms

MLOps

Model monitoring

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 41,900 - GBP 55,000 - yearly

Company Description

About NIQ:NIQ is a leading global consumer intelligence company, helping clients understand what is happening, why it is happening, and what they should do next. Our data, technology, AI, and analytics capabilities power decision-making for some of the world's most important consumer, retail, and technology businesses.

AI is central to NIQ's next stage of growth. We are building trusted, scalable, and high-impact AI capabilities that transform how insights are created, delivered, and adopted across the business. This role will help shape the platforms, operatingmodel, and leadershipsystemneeded to make that ambition real.

Job Description

As a Data Scientist, you will play a key role in developing and delivering data science solutions that turn complex data into actionable insights and measurable business value.

You will work across the full data science lifecycle, from understanding business problems and exploring data through to developing, validating, deploying and monitoring models in production.

We are looking for someone with 3-5 years of commercial data science experience, combining strong analytical and modelling skills with practical experience of taking models beyond experimentation and into production.

Experience developing scoring or predictive models, particularly using FMCG, retail or consumer behavioural data, would be a significant advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test and validate statistical, machine learning and predictive models to solve real-world business problems.
• Take ownership of solutions from initial exploration and prototyping through to deployment and ongoing monitoring.
• Work with engineering and data teams to deploy models into production, considering scalability, maintainability and performance.
• Evaluate and monitor model performance, identifying opportunities for improvement.

Data Analysis & Scoring

• Explore large and complex datasets to identify patterns, opportunities and suitable modelling approaches.
• Develop scoring and predictive solutions such as propensity, classification, ranking, segmentation or behavioural models.
• Turn model outputs into actionable scores, insights or decision-support tools.
• Work closely with Data Scientists, Data Engineers and business stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Clearly communicate analytical approaches, findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Participate in peer review, knowledge sharing and the continuous development of the Data Science team.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Produce high-quality, maintainable and well-documented code.
• Follow appropriate standards for testing, validation, version control and model documentation.
• Contribute to improvements in the team's methodologies, tools and ways of working.

Qualifications

• Experience developing scoring models, including propensity, behavioural, customer, classification or ranking models.
• Experience working with FMCG, retail, consumer purchasing or behavioural datasets.
• Experience working with large-scale transactional, customer or product-level data.
• Experience with cloud-based data and machine learning platforms.
• Understanding of MLOps, model monitoring and production model lifecycle management.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a Data Scientist who combines strong technical ability with a pragmatic and commercially focused approach.

You should be comfortable experimenting with different modelling techniques, but equally focused on ensuring solutions can be deployed, maintained and used effectively in the real world.

You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful data science problems while working collaboratively with experienced Data Scientists and Engineering teams. Curiosity, strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to challenge assumptions using data will be important to your success.

Additional Information

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ's principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ's AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/

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.

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