Data Processing Specialist, Onboarding CI AU

Company Description

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.

Job Description

The Data Processing Specialist (CI) – New Client Onboarding plays a pivotal role in establishing new client databases and ensuring a seamless transition into Business-as-Usual (BAU) operations. This role demands a detail-oriented and proactive individual who can manage multiple projects in parallel, maintain adherence to global and local standards, and deliver high-quality outputs within tight timelines.

As a key member of the onboarding team, the CI Specialist will be responsible to understand end-to-end setup of new clients or new service — from initial data configuration to go-live — while serving as a central point of coordination across cross-functional teams. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain in-depth exposure to the full project lifecycle and contribute directly to successful client launches.

• Lead and execute all CI-related tasks for new client setups, ensuring full compliance with global rules, local market regulations, and established SOPs.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to manage coding, client instruction validation, and data quality checks.
• Track project milestones and deliverables, providing timely and structured updates to stakeholders, project managers, and leadership teams.
• Act as a primary point of contact for onboarding-related queries, ensuring timely coordination and resolution in partnership with Client Liaison, Data Operations, and Client Operation team .
• Operate effectively under high-pressure timelines, managing multiple onboarding projects simultaneously without compromising on quality or accuracy.
• Ensure a structured and well-documented handover to the BAU team once onboarding is complete and the client is live.
• Identify process inefficiencies and contribute to the continuous improvement of onboarding workflows, tools, and documentation.
• Support and promote a client-first mindset by ensuring accurate, timely, and value-driven deliverables throughout the onboarding journey.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, Business, or a related field.
• Fresh graduates or candidates with up to 1 year of experience in operational, analytical, or data management roles are encouraged to apply.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate across teams and present updates professionally.
• Demonstrated aptitude for project tracking, problem-solving, and structured execution.
• Proficiency in Excel (including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and charts); knowledge of Python or R is an advantage.
• Ability to thrive in a virtual, multicultural environment, collaborating with stakeholders across regions and functions.

Additional Information

Our Benefits

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

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.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

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NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion