Research and Data Analyst

Platform One; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Malaysia seeks an experienced Research & Data Analyst passionate about data-driven decision-making. You will collect, clean, and analyze data to provide insights that support marketing strategies and research initiatives, all while collaborating with various teams to ensure high-quality deliverables in a fast-growing and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for upskilling and certification

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in data analysis or research role.
• Proficient in SPSS and familiar with R or Python.
• Strong foundation in statistical concepts and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and manage large volumes of data.
• Develop and run SPSS syntax for data validation.
• Build and maintain automated dashboards for reporting.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical concepts

Data cleaning

Predictive modeling

Cross-tabulation analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Statistics

Degree in Information Science

Tools

SPSS

R

Python

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Research & Data Analyst to join our dynamic team at PLATFORM ONE (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD. In this full-time role based in Petaling Jaya, you will be a key contributor to data-driven decision-making, Your analysis and insights will support marketing, business strategy, and research initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing

Collect, clean, and manage large volumes of data from surveys, digital platforms, and client sources.

Ensure data integrity through thorough cleaning, validation, and transformation of raw datasets.

Develop, optimise, and run SPSS syntax for dataset generation, cleaning, and validation across multiple research projects.

Apply statistical methods, predictive modelling, and segmentation techniques to derive actionable insights.

Conduct detailed cross-tabulation analysis of survey and market datasets; summarise insights in client-facing PowerPoint reports.

Build and maintain automated dashboards and reporting tools to support internal teams and external clients.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams — including Insights, Product, and Client Success — to translate business needs into analytical outputs.

Manage timelines and deliverables to ensure high-quality insights are produced on schedule.

Minimum 2 years of experience in a data analysis or research role, preferably within marketing or communications.

Proficient in SPSS, including syntax scripting and batch processing. Familiarity with R or Python is a plus.

Strong command of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and presentation creation.

Solid foundation in statistical concepts, such as weighting, significance testing, and segmentation.

Experience working with complex survey data and cross-tabulation tools (e.g., Askia, Q, Displayr or similar).

High attention to detail and a strong sense of accountability for data quality.

Ability to prioritise, work independently, and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

A degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Information Science, or a related quantitative field.

What We Offer

Flexible working arrangements and a people-first company culture.

Opportunities for upskilling and professional certification.

A role that allows you to grow into deeper analytical or research specialisation.

About Us

PLATFORM ONE (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD. is part of a global network of researchers, strategists, and technologists. We deliver insight-led marketing and data solutions that help brands make smarter decisions. We're innovative, curious, and committed to excellence — and we’re growing.

Apply now to join our growing team and be a part of our exciting journey!

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At Platform One making meaningful connections that unlock value and inspire change is our vision. We help our clients make sense of data, connect with their customers and add value to all involved. We have a deep understanding of data and market research methodologies, extensive experience in data integration and offer a highly customer-lead approach to the way we can integrate and display data. Platform One is a B2B Enterprise SaaS platform used by industry giants such as Walgreens, Walmart, EON, Gartner and Samsung to improve their customer and employee experiences. Our successful, fast-growing company was founded in 2013 and is made up of distributed teams, with hubs in London, Paris, Rome, Colombo, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney and Salt Lake City.

Our environment is fun and challenging, our work is leading edge and high profile, and we have ambitious goals that provide unique opportunities for you to develop and grow quickly. We have the courage to challenge not just what we do but how we do it.

If you enjoy collaborating with a team of dedicated professionals with a sense of fun, then we’d love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing business and work with some amazing global brands. We support our team members in an open and honest manner and respect each other’s skills across a diverse range of disciplines. Get to know more about us, our people and our products by visiting www.platform1.cx. We know our success is through our people!

At Platform One making meaningful connections that unlock value and inspire change is our vision. We help our clients make sense of data, connect with their customers and add value to all involved. We have a deep understanding of data and market research methodologies, extensive experience in data integration and offer a highly customer-lead approach to the way we can integrate and display data. Platform One is a B2B Enterprise SaaS platform used by industry giants such as Walgreens, Walmart, EON, Gartner and Samsung to improve their customer and employee experiences. Our successful, fast-growing company was founded in 2013 and is made up of distributed teams, with hubs in London, Paris, Rome, Colombo, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney and Salt Lake City.

Our environment is fun and challenging, our work is leading edge and high profile, and we have ambitious goals that provide unique opportunities for you to develop and grow quickly. We have the courage to challenge not just what we do but how we do it.

If you enjoy collaborating with a team of dedicated professionals with a sense of fun, then we’d love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing business and work with some amazing global brands. We support our team members in an open and honest manner and respect each other’s skills across a diverse range of disciplines. Get to know more about us, our people and our products by visiting www.platform1.cx. We know our success is through our people!

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