Senior Research Associate

About the Role
The Analytical Resource Center (ARC) is NIQ’s analytics hub based in Mumbai, supporting client-facing teams across global markets with high-quality research execution and actionable insights. As a Senior Research Associate, you will independently manage and execute market research project tasks for our clients, ensuring excellence in delivery, data quality, and CS satisfaction. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, ownership, project management skills, and the ability to collaborate across functions while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and mentoring junior team members.
Working Hours: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM IST
Key Responsibilities
Own and independently manage assigned project tasks from initiation through delivery, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timeliness.
Support research projects by collecting, compiling, charting, and presenting data in client-ready formats.
Create, review, and quality-check project deliverables with a strong focus on detail, data integrity, and error-free execution.
Monitor project progress, prioritize workload effectively, and ensure adherence to internal and external deadlines.
Manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Maintain clear documentation, organized project records, and quality-control processes.
Learn and effectively use NIQ proprietary tools and research processes with increasing independence.
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Client Services, Tabulation, BASES Product Support, and other internal stakeholders.
Mentor and support junior team members through onboarding, task reviews, coaching, and knowledge-sharing activities.
Identify project risks, challenges, or process bottlenecks and proactively resolve and escalate issues as needed.
Support project planning, capacity management, issue resolution, and business continuity initiatives.
Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
Key Competencies
Good understanding of Insights methodologies and practices, and relevant experience in Insights.
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Solid organizational and time-management skills.
Strong sense of accountability and ownership.
Positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
Professionalism and a focused approach.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No