(Junior) Data Analyst

Job Description

This role is accountable for activities related to Quality checks (Acid tests, Primary testing of data, Retailer Accreditation) from receipt of the data to data loading into the system for data sources that Nielseniq receives. Data Analysts will be responsible for onboarding \ setting up, upload and monitoring data (all Data types) into the ingestion platform \ other input platforms. This role is also responsible for monitoring, cleansing, classification & verification of received data, managing metadata, Troubleshooting, and handling Client queries. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Quality Testing – support all sourcing Teams, operations and Product Leadership with any requests around data quality testing for new / prospective Suppliers 
• Run Quality checks and provide feedback (Such as Acid test, Retailer Accreditation / other defined quality protocols) on sample data as requested. 
• Data Onboarding – understand the data format agreed with the Supplier as per the contract and complete set up on Ingestion/ any other Input platform
• Data cleaning, verification and classification as needed
• Upload of received files to platform as needed
• Regularly update Supplier KPIs on data timeliness and Quality (RIS)
• Engage with Supplier SPOC – in case data not received on time or issues with the data

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or technical institute degree / Degrees in statistics/ Data Analytics or equivalent work experience
• 1-2 years of relevant professional work experience. 
• Understanding of various data and file formats
• Ability to interpret different data structures and mapping 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Experience dealing with large amounts of data (TBs) – troubleshooting data issues
• Excellent organizational skills & ability to strictly follow schedules
• Advanced Excel skills
• R, Sql & Python basic knowledge (At least one out of R, Python, SQL ) is an advantage
• Strong technical knowledge and business interpretation of data
• General NIQ Systems understanding will be a “+”
• Advanced in English and Latvian 
• Good communication skills; excellent analytical skills and detail oriented 

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Private Health Insurance compensation package (after the probation period) 
• Hybrid working model
• Corporate training and development
• Volunteer time off

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Additional Information

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. 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™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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