Specialist Global Masterdata Government

NielsenIQ; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer intelligence company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Masterdata Governance professional. The role involves ensuring accurate and consistent master data across systems, supporting global initiatives, and collaborating with diverse teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and strong analytical skills. The company offers a flexible working environment and various benefits to enhance work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Good understanding of data coding processes and systems.
• Experience in data processing.
• Experience in data governance or master data management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first and second level support via JIRA.
• Assist with complex tasks and offer constructive feedback.
• Perform Mastercoder tasks and ensure data integrity.
• Promote efficient coding and streamline processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of data coding

Basic knowledge in SQL

MS Office (Excel) knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description

Purpose of the Role

The Global Masterdata Governance (GMG) team ensures that all master data across our systems is accurate, consistent, and easy to understand. This is essential for smooth global operations and high‑quality data management. We are a global team and consist of specialists in different areas who work together to maintain global data integrity and support global initiatives.

Key Activities

• Delivering first and second level support through JIRA within established service and operational agreements
• Share expertise about the product and offer recommendations to enhance and advance global coding processes, particularly in data processing.
• Assists Senior Specialists and Experts with medium to complex tasks by conducting root cause analyses and offering constructive feedback or recommendations.
• Assist colleagues within the same industry sector during busy times and when they are on vacation
• Perform Mastercoder tasks ranging from basic to moderately complex
• Promote efficient coding by encouraging efforts to streamline features and definitions
• Takes proactive and reactive measures to avoid or correct errors in the product database
• Contributes to and recommends updates to global product definitions, coding manuals, and standardized rules for data coding process improvements.

Key Interfaces

• GCC Coding teams
• Data Taxonomy teams
• Global Process Quality teams
• MI Process Excellence teams
• Regional/Local Operations or Commercial teams

Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Good understanding of data coding process and its systems
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Basic knowledge in SQL
• Basic knowledge of MS Office (Excel)

It would be considered as an advantage if you have:

• Experience and knowledge in product data coding standards
• Experience in data governance, master data management or similar roles
• Good knowledge of NIQ product manuals in one or more product groups

Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and geographies.
• Problem‑solving mindset and ability to manage priorities.
• Admits mistakes
• Team player with high ability to communicate across diverse teams and cultures.
• Self-organized, results driven, taking full ownership and responsibility for the role
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Able to make decisions effectively adhering to global standards
• Proficiency in English language both written and spoken

Typical Education and Work Experience

• Minimum requirement is a Bachelor’s degree
• Has experience in data processing

Additional Information

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://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/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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