Senior Data Analyst I

Purpose of the Role

The Senior Data Analyst I is a pivotal client-facing liaison within the Global Delivery Hub Project Management team. Your core mission is to support clients in the highly competitive sports industry by leveraging data to drive strategic decisions. You will be responsible for the end-to-end management of client projects, coordinating seamlessly between Sales and Operations to ensure the successful delivery of solutions that help clients measure, analyze, and interpret the effectiveness of their media and advertising investments.

Core Responsibilities
You will serve as a proactive, analytically-driven professional dedicated to operational excellence, client success, and continuous service improvement. 1. Client Partnership Business Acumen Relationship Management: Build and nurture trust and long-term relationships with defined clients, acting as the primary point of contact and solution consultant. Needs Assessment: Develop a deep understanding of client business challenges, needs, and objectives to offer the most relevant Nielsen Sports solutions / Commercial teams. Domain Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert in the Nielsen Sports tools and product portfolio. Continuously expand knowledge of the sports business landscape, media, and advertising industry to deliver maximum client value. 2. Project Management Operational Excellence Project Execution: Manage simple to medium projects independently and support complex projects under guidance, including defining scope, calculating costs, and performing feasibility checks. Internal Coordination: Work closely with all media operations and Solutions groups to align client projects and ensure strict adherence to Service-Level Agreements (SLAs). Capacity Tracking: Effectively utilize in-house tools (e.g., Monday.com) for project implementation, tracking, and personal capacity planning. Financial Accountability: Own the profitability of assigned projects, ensuring they meet or exceed budget expectations.

3. Data Analysis Storytelling
Data Transformation: Demonstrate proven experience in gathering and transforming data from diverse sources into a clear, high-quality format that matches desired output specifications. Insight Generation: Utilize sound data insights provision skills to analyse complex information, developing compelling narratives that deliver meaningful, value-added insights to clients. Client Presentation: Build and deliver high-quality, client-facing presentations using either PowerPoint (pptx) or Google Slides. Presentation Delivery: Analyse data and co-present findings to clients alongside experienced team members. 4. Innovation Efficiency Process Automation: Be a key driver of automation and standardized, repeatable business processes. Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of services by developing and implementing automation strategies for day-to-day tasks.Qualifications

Data Expertise: Strong proficiency in Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables,
and complex data transformation techniques. Analytical Mindset: Possess an analytical mindset and strong time management and prioritization skills. Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to turn analysis into clear recommendations for diverse audiences. Industry Knowledge: Deep knowledge of media and sponsorship within the advertising industry. Schedule Flexibility: Must be willing to work in shifts to provide seamless support to our USA market clients.

Highly Preferred Qualifications (Differentiators)

Candidates who possess the following will have a strong advantage: