Junior Analyst - Data Operations and Research

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

Overview

ISS STOXX Market Intelligence Matrix team is looking for a keen and analytically minded individual to join our growing Data organization. Ideal candidates should have a high level of independent judgment, an incredible attention to detail and the ability to thrive in both a team setting and independently.

The position will support the UK based Data Ops and Research team gathering intelligence on companies involved in the financial services markets as well as operationally supporting all business as usual (BAU) Products & Services. This includes ensuring submitted data is collected on time, data is correctly loaded, tracking and monitoring of each release, data outputs are delivered in a secure manner and queries handled in a professional and timely manner.

BAU Products & Services are defined as Financial Clarity (Dashboards & Data Feeds), Mortgage Clarity, Matrix Financial Intermediary Database (MFID), and Single Intermediary Views (SIVs).

Responsibilities

• To gather and update information and undertake research on organizations involved in the Financial Services industry using web-based resources, telephone research, and other techniques where applicable
• To accurately and efficiently enter the information gathered into a research database
• To be involved in quality checking and administrative processes helping to ensure the quality and accuracy of the research database
• Supporting the on time & accurate delivery BAU products by collecting data on time and ensuring tracking systems are up to date
• Testing outputs for quality standards as required.
• Adhering to BAU release processes
• Communicating progress, issues and risks relating to releases in a timely and relevant manner
• Managing deadlines and escalating issues from each stage of the release process
• To support and be involved in all other areas undertaken within the data ops team as required by the management team.
  
  

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree – preferably in business, finance, economics, or other business/data related field
• Knowledge of the financial sector desirable
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Able to attend internal/client queries & requests
• Competence with the Internet
• Data entry and computer keyboard skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Good numeracy & excellent attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Good problem-solving capability
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Self-motivated with an interest to pick up new skills
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment with all levels of profession
  
  

Work Location and Schedule

• Amenable working at Makati City on a permanent dayshift schedule (11am – 8pm, Manila Time)
• Amenable to undergo 3-6 months onsite training (12pm-9pm) prior to transitioning to hybrid working arrangement.
• Hybrid working arrangement (at least 3 days’ work onsite per week)
  
  

FRESH GRADUATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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What You Can Expect From Us

Our people are the moving force behind ISS STOXX. We are dedicated to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry and empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their career, health, financial and personal well-being.

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We are invested in our people and are working every day to ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire one another.

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit.

ISS Market Intelligence (ISS MI) is a leading provider of data, insights, and market engagement solutions to the global financial services industry. ISS MI empowers asset and wealth management firms, insurance companies, distributors, service providers, and technology firms to assess their target markets, identify and analyze the best opportunities within those markets, and execute on comprehensive go-to-market initiatives to grow their business. Clients benefit from our increasingly connected global platform that leverages a combination of proprietary data, powerful analytics, timely and relevant insights, in-depth research, as well as an extensive suite of industry-leading media brands that deliver unmatched market connectivity through news and editorial content, events, training, ratings, and awards.

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