The NIQ Consumer Behaviour & Insights team is looking for a new Senior Research Executive to join the team. As a Senior Research Executive, you will be supporting on various custom/ad-hoc quantitative studies across Consumer Insights.

Working with experts and specialists in areas such as segmentation, U&As and consumer landscaping, you will help deliver successful and valued consumer insights to a diverse list of clients – both Pakistan and global – covering a wide variety of industries from FMCG, telecoms, home furnishings and automotive.

This is a high-profile role with the potential for client contact, working within a team to help deliver reporting and build story led presentations to provide consultancy services

In your role, you would:  

• Support the delivery of analytics and insights across NIQ SA&I products such as Brand Health, Usage & Attitude, Shopper, and other ad‑hoc studies.
• Assist in project setup, coordination, and execution, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
• Work with senior team members to understand client priorities and contribute to solutions that support their goals.
• Help prepare reports, presentations, and insights, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and relevance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure smooth project flow and timely delivery.

Throughout your tenure, you will develop the following competencies: 

• Relationship building: Supporting positive interactions with clients and internal teams.
• Active listening: Understanding client needs and internal guidance clearly.
• Information seeking: Asking the right questions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Composure and resilience: Managing multiple tasks while staying focused and optimistic.
• Business acumen: Building understanding of NIQ’s business model, products, and client needs.

• Graduate or Postgraduate degree, with 2 years of experience in research, analytics, or related project coordination (internships included).
• Awareness of the data analytics industry and solutions such as Brand Health, Segmentation, Usage & Attitude, Customer Experience, or Shopper studies.
• Strong time‑management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Numerical confidence and comfort working with data.
• Problem‑solving mindset and willingness to learn.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Good communication skills — verbal and written.
• Ability to build relationships with internal teams.

Experience with Excel and PowerPoint or willingness to learn quickly

Our Benefits

• 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/

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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