Lead Data Operations Analyst (F/H)

Join the Digital Purchases team at NIQ and work with e-commerce transactional data across more than 40 countries. This is a hands-on role combining data analytics, SQL, data quality, data operations, automation, AI, and strategic project ownership, focused on making operations more reliable, efficient, and scalable.

Responsibilities

Investigate complex data quality and operational issues and identify root causes; Analyze large datasets using SQL and BI tools and build validation, monitoring, and analytical solutions; Identify and lead data, automation, and process-improvement initiatives from idea to measurable impact; Explore AI/GenAI and automation for practical operational and analytical use cases; Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Tooling, Product, and client-facing teams; Remain hands-on with Digital Purchases data operations and contribute to the evolution of our technologies and workflows; Share expertise and support other analysts on complex analytical and technical topics

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in Data Analytics, Data Operations, Data Quality, Business Intelligence, or a related data-focused field; Strong SQL and analytical problem-solving skills; Experience with BI tools; Ability to independently take an ambiguous problem, structure it, investigate it, and turn it into a practical solution; A data-driven mindset, strong communication skills, and professional fluency in English and French; Curiosity, autonomy, creativity, proactivity, and a genuine appetite for technology

Nice to have

Python (strong plus); Familiarity with Java or scripting and automation; Exposure to ETL/ELT processes, data pipelines, dbt, or Apache Airflow; Familiarity with Snowflake, Databricks, or Google BigQuery; Experience with JSON, HTML/XML, RegEx, or other semi-structured data; Interest or experience in data validation, monitoring, and data quality automation; Curiosity about AI/GenAI and how it can support data and operational workflows; Exposure to e-commerce data or Agile environments

Benefits

Opportunity of non-guaranteed bonus, subject to NIQ's applicable plan terms, role eligibility, performance, and plan achievement; Dynamic work environment with opportunities to engage with local and global companies; Flexible working hours and hybrid work options; Comprehensive onboarding and internal training programs; Access to learning platforms; Staff and team events; Flexible working environment; Volunteer time off; LinkedIn Learning; Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)