Research Associate

About the Role

• Support Consumer & Market Research teams across different global regions within NIQ's Analytics & Research Center (ARC).
• Support innovation and internal research projects by gathering, validating, formatting, and maintaining research data.
• Contribute to research studies and business recommendations delivered to brands.
• Support teams throughout concept development, screening, validation, and re-validation activities.
• Gain hands-on exposure to how market research is conducted, analyzed, and translated into insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project teams across multiple global regions.
• Gather data from internal and external sources, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Validate, review, and format research data for reports, presentations, and project deliverables.
• Support innovation and internal research studies throughout various stages of the research process.
• Prepare and maintain project deliverables using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Collaborate with commercial and research teams to support assigned tasks and databases.
• Conduct concept screening, validation, and re-validation activities per project requirements.
• Support report preparation and delivery processes for accurate and timely project completion.
• Adhere to performance KPIs for data accuracy, quality, and timely delivery.
• Operate effectively in a hybrid, multicultural, and globally connected work environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by maintaining process discipline and quality standards.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Excel
• PowerPoint

Qualifications

• MBA specialization in Marketing, Business Analytics, or Big Data Analytics.
• Good practical knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• English language proficiency (written and verbal).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
• Intellectual curiosity and persistence in finding answers to business questions.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills and processes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Professional behaviour, accountability, and a disciplined approach to work.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of research-driven decision making.
• Ability to work effectively under deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Confidence working with Excel and PowerPoint to prepare project outputs and presentations.
• Effective communication skills and fluency in English.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of New Product Development (NPD) or Innovation Research.
• Understanding of market research methodologies and processes.
• Exposure to data validation, reporting, or research operations activities.
• Experience working with large datasets and research databases.
• Interest in consumer insights and business research.