Principal Data Operations Analyst (Machine Learning exp is preferred)

About the Position

Principal Data Operations Analyst (Machine Learning exp is preferred)

As a Principal Analyst in the Market Insights (MI) business process, you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and data integrity. This senior-level position demands deep expertise in executing BAU production tasks-such as data coding, matching, and quality checks-while also leading team coordination, stakeholder engagement, and issue resolution. You will be responsible for undergoing the end-to-end production workflow, ensuring timely and accurate data delivery, and maintaining high standards of quality across the team. With a strong process improvement mindset, you will identify inefficiencies, guide junior analysts, and implement solutions that enhance team performance and output reliability.

Responsibilities

BAU Production (Expert-Level Execution)

• Perform advanced data coding, data matching, and transformation tasks.
• Run thorough quality checks to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Audit the applied stakeholder-requested changes to datasets with precision.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of data outputs as per SLAs.

Ownership of Production Workflow

• Maintain and audit team trackers to monitor task completion and quality.
• Ensure all production activities are documented and compliant with process standards.

Issue Resolution & RCA

• Lead investigations into data or delivery issues and conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Collaborate with the team to implement corrective and preventive actions.

Team Coordination & Quality Management

• Guide and mentor junior analysts to maintain high delivery standards.
• Audit team outputs regularly to ensure quality and consistency.
• Maintain a culture of accountability and continuous learning.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in data operations, analytics, or market insights.
• Hands-on experience in Machine Learning is required, with Python skills preferred.
• Proven expertise in data coding, matching, and quality assurance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in team coordination, mentoring, and workload management.
• Able to understand market trends and use AI tools.
• Strong Client Communication with Presentation Skills.
• Should be able to understand market trends and the impact of the reports.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proficiency in tools such as Excel, SQL, and data visualization platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, Statistics, Data Science, or related field.
• Experience in market research or syndicated data processes.
• Familiarity with agile workflows.

We Offer

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

About the Company

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.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the Diversity and Inclusion page.