Junior Analyst - Market Intelligence Research Team (Open to Fresh Graduates)

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS STOXX Market Intelligence is seeking a Data Analyst to join the Data Operations Team in Makati City on a permanent dayshift (9am–6pm, Manila Time). The role involves extracting, cleaning, and analyzing financial data from trusted sources to support researchers and clients with high-quality analytics.

The ideal candidate has strong Excel skills, proficient communication across borders, and the ability to learn new technologies in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably business; fresh graduates encouraged.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication in a cross-border environment.

Responsibilities

• Extract datasets daily from financial entities using established methodologies.
• Ensure data quality and timely delivery per performance standards.
• Identify deviations and report errors to research teams.
• Prepare final dataset for ingestion to databases via MS Access queries.
• Perform data QA and refresh reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Excel skills

Communication

Learning ability

Cross-cultural

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Access

Job description

Overview

The Data Analyst is a full-time position that supports the Data Operations Team at ISS STOXX Market Intelligence. Data Operations is responsible for collection, management, and data production inclusive of ad-hoc data projects supporting Research Analysts. It is a crucial role that is mainly in charge of collecting, analyzing, and cleaning different types of financial data from different verified sources, type of data includes mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, segregated funds, annuities, etc. The data is then used by the business to provide industry leading data analytics for its clients to then guide them in their decision making. Ideal candidates will have a high level of independent judgment, an incredible attention to detail and the capability to perform even in a fast-paced environment both in a team setting and autonomously. We are also looking for a candidate with great interpersonal skills as this position will require a lot of communication not just with the local teams but with our global counterparts, especially down the line. This role is ideal for someone who is looking for a position that is going to be challenging, demands high performance, but will give them hands-on experience working with large and varying data sets for the financial industry.

Responsibilities

• Daily Extract data sets from different financial entities and sources based on established methodologies.
• Properly execute established work process and performance standards to ensure timely and high-quality data.
• Identify deviations from expected data patterns, indicate errors and unusual data results of different financial data sets available to be reported to the research teams.
• Correct or elevate data elements based on agreed policies and methodology.
• Participate in data quality assurance efforts, including performing root-cause analysis for identified data quality issues.
• Monthly Prepare final data set for arrangement and ingestion to company databases via MS Access queries or the company’s proprietary software.
• Conduct quality assurance checks to ensure that data uploaded in the system is accurate and up to date.
• Refresh reports by using the data uploaded by the team to then be sent and used by business and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably business courses etc. (Fresh Graduates are encouraged to apply)
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, with a particular focus on Excel skills.
• Possess the ability to learn new technology concepts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; can thrive in a cross-border / multi-cultural work environment.
• Ability to adapt to performing various and changing tasks throughout the workday.
• Ability to work under pressure and a rigorous set of performance metrics.

Work Location & Schedule

Amenable working at Makati City on a permanent dayshift schedule (9am– 6pm, Manila Time). Amenable to go onsite full week for 3 months prior to transitioning to hybrid working arrangement. Hybrid working arrangement (at least 3 days' work onsite per week) #ENTRYLEVEL #MIN #LI-MP1

What You Can Expect from Us

Our people are the moving force behind our work. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. If you have the skills, passion, and drive to help us bring clarity and transparency to capital markets, we want to work with you. Together, we can grow your career in an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and has real impact.

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX delivers world-class research, data, and technology solutions that empower capital market participants to pursue their visions with confidence. Our expertise spans indices, corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence, giving clients the tools they need to uncover opportunities, manage risks, and navigate evolving regulations. We are made up of 4,000 professionals operating across 20 countries and serving approximately 5,000 clients, including many of the world’s leading institutional investors. Our scale and reach give us deep market knowledge, while our innovative methodologies allow us to offer our clients tailored insights that drive impact and success.

ISS Market Intelligence serves as a gateway to the global financial services industry, empowering market participants to assess target markets, identify opportunities for growth, and execute comprehensive go-to-market initiatives through a combination of proprietary data, powerful analytics, timely and relevant insights, in-depth research, and industry-leading media brands.

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ISS STOXX is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, age, height, weight, citizenship status, national origin, social origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy status, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, military service or status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). All activities including, but not limited to, recruiting and hiring, recruitment advertising, promotions, performance appraisals, training, job assignments, compensation, demotions, transfers, terminations (including layoffs), benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, are and will be administered on a non-discriminatory basis, consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements. ISS STOXX delivers world-class research, data, and technology solutions that empower capital market participants to pursue their visions with confidence. Our expertise spans indices, corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence, giving clients the tools they need to uncover opportunities, manage risks, and navigate evolving regulations. We are made up of 4,000 professionals operating across 20 countries and serving approximately 5,000 clients, including many of the world’s leading institutional investors. Our scale and reach give us deep market knowledge, while our innovative methodologies allow us to offer our clients tailored insights that drive impact and success.