Senior Desk Research Analyst

Join GfK and help us shape tomorrow. As an NIQ company, we are the world's leading consumer intelligence firm, delivering the Full View™ on consumer behaviour. We enable manufacturers and retailers to better understand what consumers really want. With over 89 years of trusted expertise, we take pride in discovering new pathways to sustainable growth, for our clients, our people, and our planet.

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  We are seeking a highly motivated, detail‑oriented, and experienced individual to join our team as a Senior Desk Research Analyst. As a Senior Desk Research Analyst, you will be responsible for performing advanced research, ensuring quality across outputs, and supporting the Online Universe Classification project with enhanced expertise. You will also guide junior analysts and handle complex research tasks independently.

  You will…

• Be responsible for the Classification of Web Shops in the POS Manager
• Perform Manual Matching of Physical Shops & Business Partners in POS Manager, including complex and ambiguous cases
• Conduct Address Validation of Physical Shops & Business Partners with higher accuracy and multi‑source verification
• Be ensuring high quality in results, including reviewing and validating the outputs of junior analysts
• Support a project that aims to extend the boundaries of Desk Research, contributing ideas for improvements and efficiency
• Assist in mentoring and guiding Junior Desk Research Analysts
• Handle non-standard research cases, data conflicts, and exceptions with minimal supervision.

• At least 18 months of experience as a Desk Research Analyst
• To be good at MS Office
• Strong capabilities in Online Product Searching and digital data verification
• A Graduate degree from a reputable institute
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to manage complex research tasks
• Strong communication skills and the ability to support team knowledge sharing.

Our Benefits

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

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About NIQ

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.

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