Data Scientist

Our business is centered on data, because it’s what our clients need to make confident decisions that shape the future of media. Our Data Science team delivers essential metrics and insights to brands around the world through new product ideation, experimental design and complex analysis.
Nielsen has an exciting new role as a Data Scientist to join our international team, working with the latest technologies.
In this role, you will autonomously contribute to analyses which address specific client concerns or support the deployments of new solutions. You will work across teams to provide a professional, clear response on all client queries and provide insights which help drive internal decisions based on statistical evidence. You will interact with stakeholders and clients, providing technical and statistical insights into the data. You will act as liaison between all internal teams and the clients to make sure all methodological requirements are addressed. 

Job Responsibilities

• Plays a key role in analytical projects from beginning to end; including developing analytical plans, running analyses, and summarizing/presenting results to the stakeholders.
• Compiling and delivering documentation material for methodology questions and/or frequently asked questions; supporting basic client service duties as needed; participating in team projects and staff meetings.
• Uses statistical methodologies to analyze the data and visualization tools to present to the stakeholders.
• Collaborates with Methods teams to deploy new methodologies.
• Proactively gather information, as needed, to work independently and with a team.
• Support in addressing major quality escapes.
• Makes sure clients’ methodological requirements are addressed 

Role Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Statistics, Data Science, Social Science, Operation Research, or other hard sciences (e.g. Engineering, Computer Science, Physics etc.) 
• 1-3 years experience 
• Intellectual curiosity and persistence to find answers to questions 
• Ability to autonomously manage simultaneous projects in a fast paced business environment 
• Outstanding analytical expertise 
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) 
• Strong statistical, logic and problem solving skills 
• Exceptional aptitude for data analysis 
• Accuracy and attention to detail 
• Eager to continuously learn and adopt changing technologies and tools 
• Good Python programming skills 
• Good knowledge of Git 
• Cloud services experience (AWS) 
• Good knowledge of Tableau 
• Fluent in English 

What can we offer you as an employee of Nielsen Media In addition to a competitive salary and benefits we offer a varied area of responsibility as well as an open corporate culture with numerous development opportunities. Above all, our employees appreciate the ability to work independently in a motivated and very friendly team. Social responsibility, open communication and living our values can be found not only on our homepage, but also in everyday work. An informal atmosphere in a dynamic media company with opportunities for ownership and personal development. Diversity Here at Nielsen, we believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Nielsen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from people that are excited to work for us, regardless of their background - so please get in touch! Nielsen provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to any protected characteristics under local law. #LI-KS1