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Research Analyst - Estimates Collection

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FactSet

Jan 17

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Data
    Accounting & Tax
  • Manila
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need an undergrad degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics, strong numerical and analytical skills, computer literacy, and knowledge of financial markets and data accuracy.
  • You will collect, analyze, and ensure the integrity of financial market data, handle client queries, maintain accurate records, and refine market guides for internal and external use.

Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in Commerce / Business Management/ Finance/Accounting /Economics or equivalent
  • Be able to effectively understand the content/market (s) handled
  • Computer Literacy
  • Effectively use the database and software for collection and processing of content/data
  • Numerical skills
  • To ensure understanding of the financial data to be collected and/or processed
  • Analytical skills and detail orientation
  • To ensure accuracy of data
  • Knowledge of financial markets and accountancy (as needed)
  • To ensure effective understanding of assigned content/market
  • Graduate in Commerce / Business Management / Finance / Accounting / Economics or equivalent
  • Computer literate
  • Good Numerical Skills
  • Analytical Skills and detail-oriented
  • Good knowledge of Accountancy
  • Understanding of Financial Markets
  • Successfully completed internal department training
  • Additional prerequisite for Production Support
  • Completed on-line training in the use of FactSet workstation

Responsibilities

  • Collect, analyze and process financial market data from various data sources and into the database utilized by the team. Ensure the integrity of the company's financial market information. Complete, timely and accurate database Accurate and reliable data for the client. Audit Resolutions/fix and recommendations for market specific guidelines. Audit resolution sign off. Creation and refinement of market specific guides. Accurate and reliable data for the client. Provide accurate and reliable demographic and statistical financial market data to internal database and to internal/external clientele; Focus on ensuring the integrity of the company's financial market information; Fulfill the research/analytical/market study needs, required/requested by the external clients in order to procure and retain future and current business; Support clients on data queries; The job also involves reporting & maintaining records of work done.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Research Analyst in the Estimates Collection team at FactSet?

The primary role of a Research Analyst is to collect, analyze, and process financial market data from various sources while ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the company's financial market information.

What qualifications are required for the Research Analyst position?

An undergraduate degree in Commerce, Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is required. Graduate qualifications in these areas are also preferred.

What skills are essential for success in this role?

Essential skills include computer literacy, numerical skills, analytical skills, detail orientation, and a good understanding of financial markets and accountancy.

Is training provided for this position?

Yes, training is provided internally, and completion of online training for the FactSet workstation is necessary.

What types of data will I be working with as a Research Analyst?

You will be working with company forecasts, consensus data from research reports, flat file feeds, and various financial market data items, including metrics across different industries.

Does the Estimates team work with clients directly?

Yes, the team provides accurate and reliable data to both internal and external clientele and supports clients with their data queries.

Is the hiring process at FactSet inclusive?

Yes, FactSet is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a transparent hiring process for all qualified applicants regardless of their background.

What support does FactSet offer for individuals returning to the workforce?

FactSet encourages individuals who have taken a break from the workforce to apply and offers available support to help them relaunch their careers.

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FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for tens of thousands of investment professionals around the world, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions. For 40 years, through market changes and technological progress, our focus has always been to provide exceptional client service. From more than 60 offices in 23 countries, we’re all working together toward the goal of creating value for our clients, and we’re proud that 95% of asset managers who use FactSet continue to use FactSet, year after year. As big as we grow, as far as we reach, and as successful as we become, we stay connected to our clients and to each other.