Job description
Position Overview:

The research function within ESG&DI is primarily responsible for being subject matter experts on one of the research verticals. These verticals include compensation, governance, activism, voting and risk. Key responsibilities include managing the methodology for data collection; managing outsourcer workflow; executing manual processes; quality assurance and liaising closely with Product and Engineering teams.

As a Junior Research Analyst you will support the Senior Research Analysts/ Research Team Lead in designing and managing the data collection methodology for the vertical you are a part of. Your primary task will be managing the workload of our third-party service provider within agreed timelines. Ensuring data quality and timely delivery to meet client standards is core to this role. Strong quality assurance practices in the data collection process are crucial. This role also involves executing manual data collection and importation from various global sources, adhering to defined methodologies to ensure accuracy and operational efficiency. Your work will directly contribute to providing clients with relevant and precise insights.


We expect this role to fully own certain daily and weekly tasks, as well as ongoing projects within the vertical. The Junior Research Analyst will also be responsible for training the service providers and ensuring that process documentation is updated frequently and clear to understand.

The successful candidate will be numerate and have strong attention to detail. The candidate will be a self-starter who can work without supervision. They will be an independent thinker and proactive in suggesting solutions and work continuously towards improving our product offering.


Key Responsibilities

Proactive communication and management of outsourcer workload.
Management reporting of daily workflow.
Conduct data collection tasks to uphold the integrity of our database and keep it current.
Execute systematic checks to identify data inaccuracies and operational inefficiencies as per predefined protocols.
Provide regular updates and reports to the Vertical lead on progress and challenges,
Required Experience/Skills

0-2 years work experience in a professional services environment.
Strong academic qualifications (Graduate degree in international relations / law / politics / economics / finance desirable).
Analytical approach and problem-solving attitude.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Hindi.
Ability to manage deadlines.
Ability to adapt to difficult workload demands, e.g., time/resource constraints.
Proficiency of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Keen to learn and willing to go the extra mile.
Preferred Experience/Skills

Additional language skills preferred: French or Spanish

Role: Research Associate / Engineer
Industry Type: IT Services & Consulting
Department: Research & Development
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Role Category: Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology

Education
UG: Any Graduate

Key Skills
spanish analysts analytical workflow verbal communication research analysis management reporting microsoft data collection research excel data quality economics process documentation quality assurance writing supervision french reporting communication skill sms office