Data Analyst II

Overview

At Nielsen, division Media Planning, we develop creative analytical solutions to support companies in the optimization of their marketing and communications budgets. Analytical and econometric approaches form the backbone of these solutions, answering questions like "What media mix works best to communicate my brand message?”, “What budget should I invest in media and marketing?". Our software tools and other decision-support solutions combine market research, data, modeling results and technical business intelligence.

Job Description

In this position, you contribute to the successful implementation of our software solutions for advertisers, media owners and media agencies. Our solutions help these companies in making decisions around their marketing communication budgets. Based upon research data combined with analytical and econometric approaches our solutions answer questions like "What budget is needed to generate an increase of 10% in brand preference? What media mix contributes the most to the revenue?"

You will be working in (small) project teams on the design, execution, implementation and operational management of projects. This involves analyzing data, setting up surveys, designing a good way to integrate data (survey data, modeling and industry knowledge) into our software tools and maintaining contact with clients – both internal and external. In your role, you will focus on the technical implementation of the project and will be responsible for the quality and delivery of the project on the technical aspect. Additionally, you will act as a liaison between various parts of our business: data processing and software development, and have a chance to be involved in the entire project from client request and solution design to tool delivery and training.

Qualifications

This section outlines the core technical skills and background we believe are necessary for success in this role.

What You Bring

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Econometrics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a similar area.
• Professional Experience: Up to 4-5 years of relevant experience in a similar analytical role.
• Scripting Proficiency: Strong, hands-on experience using Python, with a particular emphasis on data manipulation and transformation.
• Data Integration: Proven experience in designing, building, and maintaining data integrations, including data pipelines.
• SaaS Environment: Demonstrable experience working with and within a SaaS (Software as a Service) environment.
• Tech Stack: Proficiency with modern collaboration and development tools, including Jira, GitLab, Git, Confluence, and Google Suite.
• Global Collaboration: A track record of working effectively and collaboratively in geographically distributed teams.
  
  

Soft-Skills: Who You Are

This section describes the personal attributes and mindset that will help you thrive in our team and culture.

Your Personal Attributes

• Analytical & Inquisitive: You possess a sharp analytical mind and are a natural investigator. You prefer to dive deep into challenges yourself rather than waiting for instructions, proactively seeking out solutions and opportunities for improvement.
• Exceptional Communicator: You have excellent social and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Fluency in English is required.
• Highly Organized: You are well-organized and adept at managing and prioritizing multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive & Accountable: You exhibit a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and a positive "can-do" attitude. You take initiative and are always thinking about what you can do next to add value.
• Collaborative Mindset: You are a strong team player who enjoys working with others to achieve common goals.
  
  

A Roadmap to Success

• Within Your First Month: Immersion & Foundation You will dive into our structured and intensive onboarding program, designed to get you up to speed quickly. You'll be paired with a dedicated mentor for personalized guidance, but you are expected to take charge of your learning through our extensive library of documentation and recorded training. We encourage you to be curious, ask insightful questions, and be proactive in your development. You'll cap off the month by successfully completing a comprehensive training project, giving you hands-on confidence in our processes.
• Within Two Months: Ownership & Impact Having mastered the fundamentals, you will transition from training to execution. You will begin to take ownership of your first live software implementation projects, applying your new knowledge to real-world challenges as a project team member, configuring our software tools from the ground up. By this point, you will be an active and contributing member of the team, driving project success.
• Within Three Months: Leadership & Autonomy Building upon your direct implementation experience, you will have a deep, technical understanding of our processes. You will be the technical lead of your software implementation projects. Your responsibilities will be to support and guide your team members on any questions they have regarding the software implementation process. You will also collaborate with your project manager on technical related matters.
  
  

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Exciting projects and clients.
• An open, respectful, supportive and multicultural atmosphere.
  
  

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