Senior Research Associate

NielsenIQ; Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

Job summary

NIQ's Analytical Resource Center (ARC) in Mumbai is seeking a Senior Research Associate to independently manage and execute market research tasks for clients, ensuring data quality and timely delivery.

The role requires strong analytical capabilities, ownership, and collaboration across functions, with opportunities to mentor junior team members and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to independently manage market research tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• High attention to detail and data quality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Own and independently manage assigned project tasks from initiation through delivery.
• Support research projects by collecting, compiling, charting, and presenting data in client-ready formats.
• Create, review, and quality-check project deliverables with a focus on data integrity.
• Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to deadlines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Client Services and BASES Product Support.
• Mentor and support junior team members through onboarding and coaching.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Time management

Data interpretation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Analytical Resource Center (ARC) is NIQ's analytics hub based in Mumbai, supporting client-facing teams across global markets with high-quality research execution and actionable insights. As a Senior Research Associate, you will independently manage and execute market research project tasks for our clients, ensuring excellence in delivery, data quality, and CS satisfaction. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, ownership, project management skills, and the ability to collaborate across functions while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and mentoring junior team members.

Working Hours: 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM IST

Key Responsibilities

• Own and independently manage assigned project tasks from initiation through delivery, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timeliness.
• Support research projects by collecting, compiling, charting, and presenting data in client-ready formats.
• Create, review, and quality-check project deliverables with a strong focus on detail, data integrity, and error-free execution.
• Monitor project progress, prioritize workload effectively, and ensure adherence to internal and external deadlines.
• Manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain clear documentation, organized project records, and quality-control processes.
• Learn and effectively use NIQ proprietary tools and research processes with increasing independence.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Client Services, Tabulation, BASES Product Support, and other internal stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior team members through onboarding, task reviews, coaching, and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Identify project risks, challenges, or process bottlenecks and proactively resolve and elevate issues as needed.
• Support project planning, capacity management, issue resolution, and business continuity initiatives.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of Insights methodologies and practices, and relevant experience in Insights.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Solid organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership.
• Positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Professionalism and a focused approach.

Additional Information

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off

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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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