NielsenIQ: Senior Research Analyst — Mumbai, MH, India

About NielsenIQ

NielsenIQ, also known as NIQ, works in consumer intelligence and retail measurement. Its employer material describes using market information, consumer insights and analytics to help businesses understand buying behaviour. Its data operations address the accuracy and completeness of information behind client reports, while analytical services interpret that information. The business connects details about products and retail activity with broader views of markets, giving organisations evidence for understanding demand and making commercial decisions.

The position and its setting

NielsenIQ lists Senior Research Analyst in Mumbai, MH, India, under reference R26_0024213|IN. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 17 October 2026
• Brands: NielsenIQ
• Job Family: Consumer Data Insights

Responsibilities and work described

• The Analytical Resource Center (ARC) is NIQ's analytics hub based in Mumbai, partnering with client-facing teams across global markets to deliver high-quality research support and actionable business insights
• This role combines people leadership, stakeholder management, and research expertise to drive operational effectiveness and team growth
• Work: Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM or 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM IST
• A) Training, Coaching, and Quality Assurance
• Train and onboard new analysts / associates on NIQ & BASES proprietary tools, techniques and best practices
• Asses technical capability gaps and facilitate targeted learning and development initiatives
• Delivery: ongoing coaching and guidance to team members throughout the project lifecycle and ad-hoc tasks to ensure successful execution and timely delivery
• Review: project / task deliverables with a focus on detail and error-free execution to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with established standards
• B) People Management: Team and Stakeholder Management
• Monitoring: work progress and ensure adherence to agreed internal / external deadlines and service expectations
• Development: team members to take on next level responsibilities
• Building: partnerships with client service stakeholders and foster effective collaboration across functions
• Management: multiple priorities effectively within a and fast-paced environment
• Collaboration: with Client Services, Tabulation, BASES Product Support, and other cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project delivery
• Maintenance: clear documentation, organized project records, and quality-control processes
• Identify potential project risks or challenges and proactively resolve or escalate them when required

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Postgraduate degree with a specialization in Marketing or a related field
• Experience managing and coaching team members through consistent structured feedback and professional development
• Good understanding of market research methodologies and industry practices
• Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Written and verbal communication skills in English
• Key Competencies
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Organizational, interpersonal and time-management skills
• Demonstrated accountability, ownership, and execution focus
• Positive mindset with a continuous learning orientation
• Work independently while collaborating effectively across teams
• Professional, client-focused, and solution-oriented approach

Experience and professional background

• 2 to 3 years of experience in market research, analytics, or a related field. (NIQ / ARC BASES Experience is preferred)

Location, schedule and contract conditions

• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Mumbai, MH, India

Benefits mentioned by the employer

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
• NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows
• These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria
• All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion
• Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans
• NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative
• For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/

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Pay and application dates

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Practical preparation: Excel

Excel examples should identify the task, the data and the checks used to avoid an incorrect result. Explain whether you built a reporting workbook, reconciled records, automated a process or maintained an existing model.

Relevant skills

• Excel
• PowerPoint
• MS Office
• quality assurance
• compliance
• training
• stakeholder management
• partnership development
• marketing
• communication