[Remote] Associate Director, Private Equity Due Diligence Insights & Analysis at Nielsen

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Financial Services, Private Equity, Asset ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Statistics, Engineering, Economics, or Finance or fields that employ rigorous data analysis preferred. A Master's in business administration or financial mathematics is a plus
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in Consulting, Analytics, or Brand Strategy
  • Experience working with Private Equity and/or Brand Corp Dev teams preferred
  • Strong applied statistics skills preferred
  • Proficiency with Python, R, SAS or MATLAB or SQL/relational databases is a plus
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Strong verbal, presentation, and written skills
  • Strong planning and organizational skills
  • Desire to learn and continually upgrade skills
  • Disposition to simplify research, work processes, and complex statistical concepts
  • Quantitative aptitude with proven data analysis and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely in oral and written form
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Leverage your knowledge of the marketplace, analytical expertise and storytelling skills to spearhead due diligence projects from outline to final delivery stage
  • Understand drivers of company performance and how to derive them using various NIQ datasets and models. Articulate the relevant implications of your findings to key external stakeholders and support your fact-based assumptions with confidence
  • Develop strong relationships with Private Equity clients to ensure you understand their specific needs and priorities as part of their due diligence considerations
  • Support adoption and usage of raw datasets among prospects and current clients by showing their value through your insights and analytical point-of-view, providing deep dives and consultative expertise as needed

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Private EquityDue DiligenceData AnalysisPoint-of-Sale DataConsumer DataAnalytical ModelsData StorytellingStakeholder ManagementMarket TrendsConsumer TrendsFinancial ServicesAsset Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or hybrid?

The role is listed as Remote but tagged #LI-Hybrid, with preferred locations in Chicago, New York, or Boston. US candidates must be in the US at the time of application.

What skills are required for the Associate Director role?

Key skills include strong analytical and storytelling abilities, expertise with point-of-sale and consumer data for industry assessments, powerful communication, project leadership, and understanding of Private Equity due diligence.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like for this team?

The team is collaborative and dynamic, consisting of data-driven analysts who enjoy turning data into actionable insights and communicating them to sophisticated investing clients.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

Ideal candidates are naturally curious thought leaders with marketplace knowledge, expertise across diverse datasets, strong stakeholder relationships, and the ability to anticipate client needs in Private Equity due diligence.

Nielsen

Global measurement and data analytics provider

About Nielsen

Nielsen provides measurement and data analytics services to help businesses understand consumers and markets globally. The company operates through two main divisions: Nielsen Global Media, which offers reliable metrics for the media and advertising industries, and Nielsen Global Connect, which supplies consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers with actionable insights about the marketplace. Nielsen combines its proprietary data with other sources to give clients a comprehensive view of current trends and future opportunities. With a presence in over 100 countries, Nielsen aims to support companies in making informed decisions to drive innovation and growth.

Town of Clarkstown, New YorkHeadquarters
1963Year Founded
$45.1MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, ConsultingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off

Risks

Competition from digital-native analytics firms threatens Nielsen's market share.
Privacy regulations may impact Nielsen's data collection capabilities.
Private equity acquisition could lead to strategic shifts misaligned with client needs.

Differentiation

Nielsen offers comprehensive cross-platform measurement solutions, including mobile media markets.
The Diverse Media Equity program elevates diverse-owned media companies' visibility.
Nielsen Impact Score evaluates marketing value of university athletic programs.

Upsides

Acquisition of Telephia enhances Nielsen's mobile media measurement capabilities.
Partnerships with P&G and NMSDC support diverse media representation.
Collaboration with TikTok improves digital audience measurement services.

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