Senior Executive (Deputy), Data Science

Job Description

At Nielsen IQ, the world's largest research organization, we are driven by talented creative scientists. Our Data Scientist Business Leaders come from a wide range of fields such as statistics, research methodology, mathematics, psychology, business, engineering, physics, and demography. These professionals are responsible for driving innovation, ideating new products, developing complex analyses, and delivering insights into the purchase behavior of consumers.

• Take ownership of Data Science solutions for client inquiries and provide initial recommendations for complex client issues.
• Help Internal and External Clients understand Data Science design and methodology.
• Assist senior leaders in understanding client business needs and propose innovative solutions during meetings.
• Develop new solution use cases, proof of concept and prototypes by exploring diverse data sets with tools like Python/R.
• Know Nielsen products and services to suggest newly crafted solutions for client troubles.
• Cooperate with different units within the Data Science team.
• Automate and refine solutions for existing processes.
• Innovate and think outside the box to create solutions by using vast and diverse data sets and cutting-edge technologies.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have degrees in Maths, Data Science, Statistics, or similar fields requiring statistical analysis of large data sets.
• Experience of at least 2 years in market research, data science operations, data analytics, or relevant field.
• A solid grasp of the Consumer Goods and Retail industries and their impact on a client's business within the market.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R.
• Prior experience with data visualization tools (for example, Spotfire, Tableau) and mapping tools.
• Understanding of Statistics, Strong inclination toward data analysis
• A passion for innovation and technology.
• Experience in proactively connecting with stakeholders and clients, emphasizing the link between client needs and the business.
• Ability to effectively explain complex concepts to those without expertise in the field.
• Strong problem-solving skills, an innovative mindset, creativity, and out-of-the-box thinking.
• Well-developed communication skills and the ability to interact at all levels.
• Business acumen, consultative skills, and empathy toward clients.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Eagerness to constantly learn and adapt to new technologies and tools.
• Good decision-making ability, and can efficiently manage multiple tasks at once in a high-pressure environment.
• Analytical and tech skills, with a strong critical/logical thought process.

Additional Information

"This is a remote hybrid-based role. The candidate must be physically located in South Korea and must be a resident of the country/region."