Graduate Research Analyst

Job description

Date: Aug 30, 2018

Location: Oxford, OXF, GB

Company: Nielsen

Graduate Research Analyst - 23301

What’s it like to be part of Nielsen? We’ll let the data do the talking. With more than 40,000 people in over 100 countries, we’re a diverse group. In the UK alone, we have over 55 nationalities. But there’s a lot that brings us together. We’re obsessed with measuring and understanding consumer behaviours to help our clients grow. Our measurement covers 90% of the world’s population and GDP. We believe in making things Open, Connected, Useful and Personal. We challenge everyone to innovate, take risks, learn and grow! Diversity and Inclusion are critical to our growth, strength and ability to innovate. We want everyone to have a voice and be themselves. We empower our employees to make a difference, by collaborating both inside and outside the office. There has never been a better time to be at Nielsen.

We do two things at Nielsen. We measure performance for our clients and we use analytics to help our clients grow their business. Both measurement and analytics are important in their own right but it’s the connection of the two that delivers the insights & recommendations that are critical to our clients’ success.

You will MAKE A DIFFERENCE by partnering with our clients and using data to explain what is happening with their brands and what they should do to improve business performance. Simply put, you are the Story tellers of Nielsen. Working with your Nielsen colleagues and spending time with clients, you will build partnerships that allow you to better understand your clients’ business priorities and information needs. You'll use this knowledge to develop in-depth analytics and create compelling stories that deliver the insight to drive business growth.

Our Analytics team combines data and expertise to help our clients become more competitive and efficient through stronger, faster analytics.

Your key responsibilities:

· To build a strong partnership with your clients and seek to delight by creating & delivering pertinent analytical insights &presentations

· Foster a strong understanding of your clients’ business needs

· Respond to client briefs through rigorous analysis, grounded implications and actionable recommendations

· Develop and leverage Nielsen thought leadership to provide sound context for your insights & recommendations

· Partner with other Nielsen experts in to address business issues where relevant

· Work closely with the Nielsen sales team by identifying unmet client business needs and opportunities for new business

· Train and upskill new team members & clients

About you

You will ideally possess the following skills:

· Experience of working in an analytical capacity

· Strong numerical confidence and ability to translate numbers into clear insights and recommendations

· An aptitude & desire to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders

· An engaging presenter and story teller

· Excellent time management and prioritisation skills with a proven track record of delivering projects on time

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

At Nielsen, diversity and inclusion are integral parts of the organization’s DNA. By diversity, we mean far more than the diversity you can see; we value diversity of thought, experiences, skills and backgrounds.

At Nielsen, we respect diversity and offer an inclusive work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to hiring and retaining a qualified and diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.

Nielsen is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation please let us know.

Founded on the principles of integrity, honesty, fairness, respect and reliability, Nielsen is a place where you can be yourself, make a difference and grow.

Primary Location: Oxford,Oxfordshire