Research Associate -risk Management

EY; Ernakulam; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

EY India in Kerala seeks a research-focused analyst to support market and business research, with strong familiarity with financial terminology and instruments such as shares, mutual funds, and IPOs. The role emphasizes information gathering from multiple sources and clear communication.

Candidates from commerce backgrounds (B.Com, BBA, MBA Finance) or equivalent may apply. Prior exposure to research databases like Bloomberg or D&B is preferred; willingness to work evening/night shifts is

Qualifications

• Strong research experience including market research and database-based research.
• Good understanding of business and financial terminology.
• Knowledge of financial instruments such as shares, mutual funds, IPOs, and shareholding structures.
• Exposure to Conflict/Independence-related work would be an advantage.
• Experience using research databases/tools like Bloomberg or D&B.
• Big 4 background may give exposure to GIS/Independence/Conflict processes.
• Ability to analyse information from multiple sources.

Responsibilities

• Strong communication skills will be evaluated during screening.
• Strong research and information-gathering capabilities.
• Understand business terminology and financial concepts.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in evening/night shifts.

Skills

Strong research

Financial terminology

Research databases

Conflict/Independence

Big 4 exposure

Multi-source analysis

Education

B.Com / Commerce

BBA

MBA Finance

Other relevant grads

Tools

Bloomberg

D&B (Dun & Bradstreet)

Job description

Primary Skills & Experience

• Strong research experience, including market research, corporate/business research, or database-based research.
• Candidates should have a good understanding of business and financial terminology.
• Knowledge of financial instruments and concepts such as shares/equities, mutual funds, IPOs, and shareholding structures is preferred.
• Exposure to Conflict/Independence-related work would be an advantage.
• Prior experience using research databases/tools such as Bloomberg, D&B (Dun & Bradstreet), or similar platforms is preferred.
• For candidates coming from Big 4 firms, exposure to GIS/Independence/Conflict-related processes can be considered relevant.
• Candidates should be knowledgeable, research-oriented, and comfortable analysing information from multiple sources.

Critical Competencies

• Communication skills are a key assessment area and should be evaluated carefully during screening.
• Strong research and information-gathering capabilities.
• Ability to understand business terminology and financial concepts.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Candidates should be comfortable working in evening/night shifts.

Educational Background

Profiles can be considered from:

• B.Com / Commerce background
• BBA
• MBA Finance
• Other relevant graduate qualifications may be considered where the candidate has suitable research and financial/business knowledge.