WE TURN BIG DATA INTO BIG IMPACT
Every day Nielsen helps thousands of companies around the world make faster, smarter, better business decisions by providing insights into the market dynamics and retail environment. We believe that the best data is meaningful and actionable for our clients – that is why our associates are trained to deliver insights that are simple to understand, recommendations that are practical to implement and address real client business issues.
YOU CAN GROW WITH US
Nielsen Fast Forward is your gateway into getting to know the world of consumer insights. As a Fast Forward Intern, you are offered a diverse range of learning opportunities and ample possibilities that are designed to stretch your capabilities, develop your technical and soft skills, and showcase how you can make a difference. Assignments will vary in character across the functions and practice areas. However, here is a general job profile of activities you will be driving as a Fast Forward Intern.
1 Timely and precise service delivery of projects to internal and external clients.
2 Involvement in research design, fieldwork briefing, quantitative and/or qualitative analyses and deliverables.
3 Integrate multiple data sources using proprietary tools and software to answer business issues.
4 Assist business development activities such as proposal preparation and presentations on research offerings and services.
5 Provide research, administrative and operational support.
6 Give feedback and suggestions on ways to improve data gathering, day-to-day operations, client servicing and Nielsen programs.
7 Actively participate in functional and professional development classroom and on-the-job trainings.
8 Host learning sessions and cross-team shadowing exercises.
9 Work on real-life business cases that drive outcomes.
10 Undergo coaching and mentoring sessions with seasoned professionals, industry and practice experts.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
- Choose from the list of job functions (refer to write-up listed below) and indicate your top 4 choices.
- Submit your application/resume via the job link (please ensure that you are able to qualify for a 6-months internship).
- Screening of applications/resume.
- Online assessment centre and video interview.
- Business case presentation or face-to-face interview (applicable for select positions).
- Endorsement of internship offer.
- Slots are limited so offers will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.
Finance
- Understand how the Finance function operates as a strategic business partner in the service industry.
- Extract, organize and analyse current and historical client revenue data.
- Shadow a Finance Business Partner on day-to-day basis, including:
- Participation in commercial team meetings
- Vet contracts, sales memos, & POs
- Work on various compliance and strategy-related projects
- Learning the mechanics of revenue recognition
- Accounts reconciliation: client invoice vs. payment received amounts
- Assist in administrative duties: ensure completeness of record-keeping
- Perform analyses on business KPIs as needs arise
- Preparation of vendor payment as and when required.
- Assistance in the preparation of monthly General Ledger (GL) report.
- Other ad-hoc duties and project involvement as required.
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