Every insight NIQ delivers starts with reliable research, quality data, and operational excellence. As an ARC Research Associate, you'll play a key role in supporting Consumer & Market Research teams across different global regions. Working within NIQ's Analytics & Research Center (ARC), you'll support innovation and internal research projects by gathering, validating, formatting, and maintaining research data used in reports, project execution, and client deliverables.

While this role is not client-facing, your work will directly contribute to research studies and business recommendations delivered to some of the world's most recognized brands. You'll support teams throughout various stages of the research lifecycle, including concept development, screening, validation, and re-validation activities that ensure research outputs are accurate and actionable. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work on live projects that address real-world consumer and business challenges while gaining hands-on exposure to how market research is conducted, analyzed, and translated into meaningful insights.

If you're naturally curious, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do Support project teams across multiple global regions

Gather data from different internal and external sources and ensure its accuracy, completeness, and consistency

Validate, review, and format research data for use in 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

Work closely with commercial and research teams in a collaborative manner to support assigned tasks and databases

Conduct concept screening, validation, and re-validation activities in accordance with project requirements

Support report preparation and delivery processes to ensure projects are completed accurately and on time

Adhere to performance KPIs related to 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 across research operations 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, both written and verbal

Skills for Success We're looking for curious, adaptable people who are excited about learning and contributing to meaningful research projects. You'll thrive in this role if you have:



Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality

Intellectual curiosity and persistence in finding answers to business questions A 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

Robust 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 Future Skills You'll Develop As part of ARC, you'll have opportunities to develop capabilities that are increasingly valuable across the market research and analytics industry, including: Understanding of the end-to-end market research lifecycle

Innovation and product development research methodologies

Research quality assurance and data validation techniques

Advanced reporting and presentation skills

Data-driven problem solving and analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration within a global organization

Project management and operational excellence

Commercial awareness and understanding of how research drives business decisions

Exposure to real-world consumer and market challenges through live research projects

What You'll Get Structured onboarding and comprehensive training from day one

Ongoing mentoring and support from experienced colleagues

Exposure to live market research and innovation-focused projects

Opportunities to work with global teams across multiple markets

Continuous learning and development to build future-ready skills

Experience contributing to projects that solve real-world consumer and business challenges

Career mobility across ARC, Operations, Research,



and the wider NIQ organization A collaborative team culture within one of the world's leading consumer intelligence companies Additional Information Our Benefits Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

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Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

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