Senior Research Specialist

NIQ for Digital Commerce; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Job summary

NIQ in Gurgaon is seeking a CMI Senior Research Specialist (Experienced) to support day-to-day research tasks, manage knowledge transfer, and coordinate with global stakeholders. The role emphasizes data quality, process improvements, and AI-enabled automation while maintaining high standards of client servicing support.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in market research, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Graduate/PG/MBA from premium university in Marketing, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or equivalent disciplines.
• 6+ years in Market Research in a research/ support/ project management team.
• End-to-end knowledge of primary research projects.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and coordination skills.
• AI-first mindset with knowledge of using AI tools and prompts.
• Proactive, teamwork-oriented, and excels under pressure.
• Proficient in Excel & PowerPoint; SPSS knowledge advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day tasks within the GCC for timely, accurate support to Client Servicing teams.
• Maintain knowledge of hub processes, acting as the primary expert for continuity and excellence.
• Lead knowledge transfer for transitioned tasks with documentation and stabilization of processes.
• Manage work allocation, resource planning, and delivery timelines with effective prioritization.
• Coordinate with internal and global stakeholders to align on priorities and risks.
• Demonstrate high attention to detail when reviewing data, reports, and templates.
• Create and set up reporting templates and initial report structures for data population.
• Identify data quality issues, investigate root causes, and take corrective actions.
• Propose process optimizations and improvements across upstream and downstream workflows.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve requirements and issues; explore AI-based automation for status reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Coordination

AI mindset

Prompt writing

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

MBA or equivalent (Marketing/Business/Economics/Mathematics/Statistics)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SPSS

Job description

Job Description:

Company Description

Job Description – CMI Senior Research Specialist (Experienced)

You will play an essential role in delivering research support tasks executed in Gurgaon Hub. You will also be supporting training, assigning tasks and reviewing work of the associates.

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the day-to-day execution of tasks within the GCC, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality support to the Client Servicing teams.

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of all processes and activities executed within the hub, serving as the primary point of expertise and ensuring continuity, consistency, and operational excellence.

• Lead knowledge transfer initiatives for all transitioned tasks, ensuring successful handover, documentation, stabilization, and long-term sustainability of processes.

• Manage work allocation, resource planning, and delivery timelines, ensuring effective prioritization of tasks, optimal utilization of team capacity, and timely completion of assignments.

• Provide proactive coordination and communication with internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment on priorities, requirements, project status, risks, and operational challenges.

• Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail when reviewing data, reports, templates, and other project deliverables.

• Execute day-to-day operations and tasks

• Create and set up reporting templates accurately, prepare initial report structures and templates for efficient and accurate data population.

• Should have strong focus on quality with ability to identify quality or data-related issues, investigate the root cause, and take appropriate action.

• Propose optimizations and efficient solutions on project and processes.

• Identify process improvements across upstream and downstream workflows

• Collaborate with global stakeholders and internal teams to clarify requirements and resolve issues

• Automate routine status reporting using AI and identify opportunities where AI can be further leveraged

• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with team members

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

• Open to work in US timing

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate / Post graduation / MBA from Premium university in Marketing, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or equivalent disciplines.

• Minimum 6+ years of working experience in Market Research industry in research team, research support team or project management team.

• Knowledge of end-to-end activities of primary research projects.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and coordination skills

• Demonstrates an AI-first mindset, with knowledge of using AI tools and writing effective prompts, along with a strong willingness to learn and apply AI in day-to-day work.

• Proactive and strive for excellence and a good team player

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint

• Working knowledge of SPSS would be considered an added advantage

• Good client service skills and able to communicate and write effectively in English

Additional Information

The role is at B4

Shift Timings: 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Core Night Shift (Cab will be provided)

Location : Gurgoan

Our Benefits

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

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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