Data Processing & Analytics, Senior Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers

We are looking for an experienced Data Processing & Analytics Specialist to support us with delivering high-quality, scalable survey analytics. You will work with large and complex survey datasets, automate workflows, and produce accurate, high-value outputs that underpin our client deliverables.

This role suits someone who enjoys hands-on data manipulation, process optimisation, and working with tools such as SPSS, Excel, Alteryx, and VBA.

Key Responsibilities

Data Processing & Management

• Process, clean, and transform large SPSS datasets (multi-wave, multi-market).

• Write, optimise, and maintain SPSS syntax for automation and reproducibility.

• Ensure data quality, consistency, and accuracy throughout all processing stages.

Survey Table Production

• Build and automate batch survey tables using SPSS Custom Tables.

• Apply statistical testing and ensure tables follow client specifications and standards.

Automation & Efficiency

• Develop and maintain Excel/VBA tools to automate repetitive tasks.

• Use advanced Excel functions (INDEX/MATCH, pivot tables) for analysis and structuring outputs.

• Build and run Alteryx workflows to streamline data preparation and processing.

Collaboration & Delivery

• Work with project teams to scope data requirements and deliver outputs on schedule.

• Support continuous improvement and standardisation of processes across PwC Research delivery.

• Document all workflows and processes to ensure transparency and repeatability.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical

• Strong experience with SPSS Custom Tables and automated table production.

• Advanced ability to write and debug SPSS syntax for large datasets.

• Experience handling very large SPSS files (e.g., 10k+ cases, 10k+ variables).

• Experience merging large and complex SPSS datasets (multi-wave, multi-country) using syntax-based processes

• Experience applying and quality-checking surveys weights and incorporating weights into SPSS analyses and table outputs

• Expert Excel skills, including lookups, formula auditing, pivoting, and structuring.

• VBA skills for building or maintaining macros and automation tools.

• Alteryx workflow development for data preparation and transformation.

Professional

• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines.

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in distributed teams.

• A process-improvement mindset and willingness to innovate.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in market research or survey research environments.

• Knowledge of statistical significance testing in tabulations.

• Exposure to quantitative surveys analysis techniques, such as:

• Factor analysis

• Correlation analysis

• Regression modelling (linear/logistic)

• Ability to support analysts with basic interpretation of survey data patterns.