Analyst - Global Trade Content

PHL002 Thomson Reuters Corporation Pte Limited - Phil Branch; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Model

Flexible Work Arrangements

Career Development

Mental Health Days

Job summary

Thomson Reuters is seeking a detail-oriented Regulatory Research Analyst in Manila to monitor and interpret global trade regulations. You will update tariffs, load formats for internal systems, and respond to inquiries with well-researched answers from reliable sources.

The role emphasizes independent data analysis, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and adherence to high-quality standards using AI-enabled tools and governance practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Business, Economics, Information Science or a related field.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to gather, analyze and interpret trade data independently.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel and spreadsheet analysis, databases and structured data, statistical analysis and data validation, and AI-enabled productivity and research tools.
• Proven experience using AI tools at work or in academic settings, with the ability to use AI responsibly and check its outputs.

Responsibilities

• Researches and analyzes global trade regulations from official government sources to interpret them and update content.
• Monitors official sources for assigned tariffs and quickly enters accurate updates into internal systems.
• Converts regulatory updates into standard or system-compatible formats for loading.
• Analyses customer and internal questions about assigned tariffs and gives well-researched, accurate answers on time.
• Finds reliable contacts and official data sources for assigned countries and builds good working relationships with them.
• Documents processes, procedures and work instructions using established guidelines and templates.
• Finds and reports bugs in standard files and systems, and helps test new features and improvements through the ADO process.
• Supports project management tasks, including data collection, analysis and reporting.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Data interpretation

Excel proficiency

AI tools experience

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Trade/Business/Economics/Information Science

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Researches and analyzes global trade regulations from official government sources to interpret them and update content
• Monitors official sources for assigned tariffs and quickly enters accurate updates into internal systems
• Converts regulatory updates into standard or system-compatible formats for loading
• Analyzes customer and internal questions about assigned tariffs and gives well-researched, accurate answers on time
• Finds reliable contacts and official data sources for assigned countries and builds good working relationships with them
• Documents processes, procedures and work instructions using established guidelines and templates
• Finds and reports bugs in standard files and systems, and helps test new features and improvements through the ADO process
• Supports project management tasks, including data collection, analysis and reporting
• Uses AI and digital tools daily for research, comparison, validation, formatting and content updates, checks all AI outputs and stays accountable for quality
• Spots common issues, comes up with workable solutions that meet standards on their own, and explains findings and options clearly to peers and supervisors
• Works with other team members to improve the product, shares knowledge and tool tips, and follows TR policies, documentation standards, data governance, validation practices and responsible AI use

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Business, Economics, Information Science or a related field
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to gather, analyze and interpret trade data independently
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel and spreadsheet analysis, databases and structured data, statistical analysis and data validation, and AI-enabled productivity and research tools
• Proven experience using AI tools at work or in academic settings, with the ability to use AI responsibly and check its outputs
• High accuracy and attention to detail, with a steady record of delivering strong work on time
• Able to work independently, take ownership of tasks and solve problems while collaborating well with others
• Clear communication skills and a commitment to keep learning about regulatory research, AI-enabled content operations and quality improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• For the ECN (Export Control / Export Compliance) specialization: knowledge of Export Control Classification (ECN/ECCN), license requirements and license exceptions
• Familiarity with dual-use and military controls, regulatory interpretation and correlation mapping
• Experience with source monitoring, audit-ready documentation and quality validation using AI-assisted workflows
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps (ADO) or similar tools for tracking bugs and testing
• German language proficiency

What's in it For You?

• Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
• Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge Your Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.
• Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
• Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.

About Us

Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news. We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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