Intern - Data Science

Job Description Overview As the world's largest research organization, Nielsen is powered by talented creative scientists. Our Data Scientist Business Leaders come from diverse disciplines such as statistics, research methodology, mathematics, psychology, business, engineering, physics and demography. These professionals drive innovation, new product ideation, develops complex analysis and delivery of data insights to measure what consumers buy. What You’ll Do Assists on creating templates, summaries by exploring diverse data sets using tools such as Python/R/Excel and PowerPoint. Collaborates with other Data Science team units. Automate and develop solutions for existing processes. Efficient and effective with basic guidance and coaching Qualifications Experience Professionals in the last year or last six months of degrees in Maths, Data Science, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or related fields involving statistical analysis of large data sets. Qualifications Soft skills qualifications Passionate about innovation and technology Problem-Solving skills Ability to effectively convey complex concepts to non-experts Intellectual curiosity and persistence to find answers to questions Eager to continuously learn and adapt to changing technologies and tools. Good command of written and spoken English. Good collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels. (Preferred) Analytical and Technical skills: Basic understanding of Statistics. Good aptitude for data analysis. Critical/ logical thinking. Experienced with programming languages such as Python Familiar with contemporary database systems. Familiarity with marketing analytics, including designing experiment and consumer behavior analysis. Company Description NIQ is the world's leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behaviour and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. Through advanced analytics, cutting-edge technology, and the industry's most comprehensive consumer insights, NIQ helps the world's leading brands understand consumers and make better business decisions. With operations in more than 100 markets, covering over 90% of the world's population, NIQ is shaping the future of consumer intelligence. Additional Information What You'll Get Structured onboarding and comprehensive training from day one. Ongoing mentoring and coaching from experienced colleagues. Experience working with AI-enabled technologies and modern data platforms. Opportunities to contribute to global transformation initiatives. Exposure to international teams and cross-functional projects. Continuous learning and development to build future-ready skills. Career mobility across Operations and the wider NIQ organisation. Our Recruitment Process We'll keep you informed throughout the process. In the meantime, this is what you can expect: Application Review - Our Talent Acquisition team reviews every application against the requirements of the role. AI-Enabled Interview - If shortlisted, you'll be invited to complete a flexible first-stage interview using our trusted AI-enabled recruitment partner Spotted Zebra. You can complete this interview at a time and place that suits you. Online Assessment - You'll complete a role-specific assessment enabled by Spotted Zebra which will help us understand your strengths, analytical thinking, and problem-solving approach. Hiring Manager Interview - Meet with the Hiring Manager and members of the team to discuss your experience, learn more about the role, and explore how your skills align with the position. Decision - We'll review your application holistically and contact you regarding the outcome and next steps. As part of our recruitment process, NielsenIQ (NIQ) may use a trusted third-party AI-enabled technology provider, Spotted Zebra Solutions Ltd, to support the assessment of candidates. These tools ingest categories of personal information including your CV/resume content, application data, responses to assessment questions and interview responses, and help us evaluate information relevant to the recruitment process, such as skills, competencies, interview responses, assessment results and role suitability. They may generate recommendations or summaries to support recruiters and hiring managers. In some cases, you may interact directly with an AI-enabled tool during the interview or assessment process. The purpose of these tools is to improve the consistency, efficiency and quality of our recruitment process. The outputs generated are reviewed by authorized NIQ recruiters and hiring managers and are used alongside other relevant information as part of the overall recruitment process. Please note: recruiting decisions will be made by recruiting and hiring teams only. If you would like to request an additional human review, share your point of view, or contest a decision, you