Associate Director Strategic Analytics and Insights

NielsenIQ; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global analytics firm is seeking an Associate Director for its Strategic Analytics & Insights team in Riyadh. This role involves business development, managing new client relationships, and delivering research solutions across core industries including automotive and finance. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in research with strong analytical, client-handling, and project management skills. The firm offers a flexible working environment along with various benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in research-related fields, preferably in similar research roles.
• Experience in custom/adhoc survey-based research.
• Strong organizational skills, delivering results accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

• Open new client relationships and understand business needs.
• Develop research design, proposals, and budget estimates.
• Project manage cross-functional teams.

Skills

Client handling skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Writing and presentation skills

Job description

Job Description

Due to the company’s new strategy, an exciting opportunity has been created to add an Associate Director to our Strategic Analytics & Insights team based in Riyadh.

The Associate Director will help grow our business across core industries (Automotive, Telecom, Finance, and government) and clients in the area of consumer insights, innovation, and analytics solutions. The purpose of this role is to accelerate top line growth and deliver profitable results by delivering against opportunities in client‑facing work and helping our clients achieve higher ROI with key business‑question expertise.

Responsibilities

• Business development: open new client relationships, understand business needs, and maintain client briefs.
• Develop research design, proposals, and budget estimates.
• Negotiate contracts, brief and train the execution team.
• Design questionnaires, interview/discussion guides, and analyze data.
• Provide conclusions, solid recommendations, and present findings from proposal to analysis stage.
• Evaluate results, control costs, and manage budgets.
• Act as main link resource to clients, building and maintaining close relationships with decision makers.
• Gather and summarize field and secondary data.
• Project manage cross‑functional teams (analysts, field staff, administration).
• Require at least 10 years of experience in research‑related fields, preferably in similar research roles.

Qualifications

• Experience in custom/adhoc survey‑based research, particularly consumer insight or brand‑tracking, customer experience, or U&A solutions.
• Experience in automotive, financial services, telecom, and government sectors is crucial.
• Analytical with excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Strong organizational, project management, and attention to detail, delivering results accurately and on time.
• Strong client‑handling skills and the ability to build relationships and add value to projects.
• Self‑motivated, enthusiastic, with initiative, creative thinking, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

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

EEO Statement

At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact.