Junior Research Analyst, Entity Data

Company Description

About Us 

RepRisk is the world’s most respected Data as a Service (DaaS) company for reputational risks and responsible business conduct. Our mission is to provide transparency on business conduct risks to drive positive change. Combining advanced AI with deep human expertise, and a proven methodology at the core, RepRisk’s solutions bring performance and peace of mind, enabling clients to know more, be sure, and act faster. With our values of intellectual honesty and humility, operational excellence, and openness and respect, our diverse teams of talented experts are pioneering solutions that enable clients to make better informed decisions. Headquartered in Zurich, and with offices in Toronto, New York, London, Berlin, Manila, and Tokyo, we stay close to clients and bring an independent lens to the industry. United by our shared belief in the power of data, our 400 people are proud to be setting the global standard for business conduct data and driving positive and meaningful change through transparency.

We Offer 

• A diverse, multicultural, collaborative and dynamic work environment in our fast-paced, mission-driven company.
• Our working conditions support a good work-life balance. This includes the opportunity to work flexibly and from home (up to 3 days per week possible).
• You will have market based compensation, benefits and perks in line with our culture and values.
• Paid volunteering and training days, plus a donation matching program and a health and fitness subsidy.
• Frequent (optional) social events: From office parties to cultural potlucks or team sports - and much more! 
• At RepRisk we respect the different needs and life experiences of our colleagues and we value diversity. Equal opportunities and equal treatment are a top priority.
• And more!

Job Description

About You  

Do you have a strong interest in environmental, social, and governance issues?  Do you love working with data, attention to detail, and looking for multiple sources to validate your research? Do you strive for operational excellence and productivity? Are you very reliable and do you meet the high-quality standards of a premium product?  Do you have excellent English writing and communication skills with an analytical mindset coupled with critical thinking?  Furthermore, are you a resourceful problem-solver who can cooperate well with different departments? Are you not satisfied with the status quo and constantly think of ways to improve and develop as an individual? Do you have a willingness to learn new processes and technologies?  Are you a team player with the ability to deliver agreed upon tasks within deadlines?  Are you open to challenge and develop yourself though training and self-study?  Do you drive for results and deliver on agreements, bringing tasks to a successful conclusion? 

If the answer is YES and you love to work as hard as you play - this might be the perfect role for you! 

Your Responsibilities  

As a RepRisk® Junior Analyst - Entity Data, your focus is the creation and maintenance of RepRisk’s datasets focused on companies and infrastructure projects which are vital inputs to the ESG Research, Products, and Sales departments through the RepRisk® ESG Risk Platform.  Part of your responsibilities would include matching client company records that were not automatically matched to the RepRisk database by our internal tools.  You will also be responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of entities in the RepRisk database by performing scheduled reviews, cleanups, and special projects. The position will also expose you to other special tasks as needed.  The work includes analysis, data management and quality control, as well as encoding and clerical tasks. 

This role will report directly to the Team Lead - Entity Data in the Manila office.  Moreover, you will: 

• Create and maintain RepRisk’s datasets focused on companies, NGOs, infrastructure projects, etc. associated with environmental, social, and corporate governance issues 

• Research, validate and encode relevant data, assuring the quality of entity level information before entering it into the RepRisk database in accordance with RepRisk standards 

• Responsible for the accurate, timely and comprehensive updates of RepRisk’s datasets including structure and relationships (subsidiaries, affiliates, etc.) and associated corporate actions resulting from M&As, spin-offs, reorganizations, and other corporate actions 

• Match client-provided entities with the entities in the RepRisk database 

• Work with the Entity Data Leads and other Entity Data Analysts to ensure projects are completed in timely manner   

• Extract entity information using proprietary tools for entity matching 

• Be assigned as “point person” to oversee different projects/tasks and assist other Analysts  

• Perform other ad hoc tasks as needed 

Qualifications

You Bring 

• A Bachelor’s degree of any Business-related courses 

• Experience in handling data governance/maintenance tasks would be a major plus 

• Experience with data analysis, particularly in corporate structure data, M&A information, and associated corporate events would be a major plus 

• Moderate to excellent skills using Microsoft excel 

• Proficient in MS Office and internet browsing  

• Enjoy working with data and analyzing data