Data Scientist

Job Overview

NielsenIQ is seeking a Data Scientist to join their team in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. In this mid-senior level role, you will leverage consumer intelligence to reveal new pathways to growth and drive a complete understanding of consumer buying behavior across various markets.

Company Overview

NielsenIQ (NIQ) is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. NIQ combined with GfK in 2023, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. Today NIQ has operations in 95+ countries representing 97% of the world’s GDP. 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™.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: None / Open to all applicants
• Experience: 5 Year+

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced statistical models and machine learning algorithms to analyze large datasets.
• Extract actionable insights from complex consumer buying behavior data to identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to integrate data science solutions into state-of-the-art platforms.
• Design and execute experiments to test hypotheses and measure the impact of interventions.
• Communicate complex analytical findings clearly and concisely to non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and consumer intelligence.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Data Scientist with 5+ years in a relevant field.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages like Python or R for data analysis and modeling.
• Expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning techniques, and experimental design.
• Experience with large-scale data processing tools (e.g., SQL, Spark, cloud platforms).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work with complex, unstructured data.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics).

Benefits

• Opportunity to work at a global leader in consumer intelligence with unparalleled reach.
• Engage with cutting-edge data science platforms and advanced analytics.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment with a diverse global team.
• Professional development and accelerated career growth opportunities within a large international company.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Contribute directly to understanding global consumer buying behavior and shaping market trends.