The Expert in RD will serve as the primary authority for interpreting, validating, and implementing Reference data specific requirements across projects, Quality and deliverables. This role ensures that all operational inputs strictly adhere to client guidelines, compliance standards, and quality benchmarks, while enabling seamless communication between internal teams and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify gaps in the process and propose process enhancements
- Categorize products based on retailer information received from various market sources
- Manage and maintain reference data across assigned countries, ensuring compliance with established Reference Data Standards and Governance
- Create and deliver high-quality client data accurately and within agreed timelines.
- Drive process improvement and simplification initiatives that enhance efficiency and generate measurable FTE savings.
- Conduct effective internet-based research to analyze, verify, and validate product-related information.
- Ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness of reference data across all assigned categories and markets.
Required Skills & Competencies
- E2E knowledge of RD (OGRDS, Char Pop & Val, Item coding, X coding, SI & CI creation)
- Exposure to quality frameworks, SLA/KPI tracking, and process audits.
- Train internal teams on evolving Reference Data and best practices.
- Must have strong awareness of Generative AI (GenAI), including a solid understanding of AI capabilities, applications, and industry background.
- Ability to define long term GenAI strategy aligned with business Goals
- Conduct audits and validations to confirm compliance with client expectations.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree is an advantage.
- Strong proficiency in English (written and verbal); additional language skills will be an added advantage
- 7+ years of experience in Reference Data, operations, or compliance roles.
- Prior exposure to global RD projects and multi-country operations is a plus.
Role is at P5 - only level 4 can apply
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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