Research Analyst

Cepat Kredit Financing Inc.; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Cepat Kredit Financing Inc. is seeking a Research Analyst to support strategic decision-making by delivering data-driven insights across markets, industries, customers, and competitors.

The role focuses on market studies, trend analysis, and feasibility research to guide branch expansion, new products, sustainability initiatives, and long-term corporate strategy—locally and internationally. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2–4 years of experience in research or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Finance, Statistics, Development Studies, or related fields
• 2–4 years of experience in research, market analysis, strategy, consulting, or corporate planning
• Experience in financial services, lending, or development finance is an advantage
• Exposure to international markets or OFW-related research is a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct market and industry studies to identify growth opportunities and risks
• Perform competitor analysis, benchmarking, and market positioning reviews
• Analyze customer segments, behavior, and market demand
• Conduct geographic and location analysis for branch and market expansion
• Support feasibility and impact assessments for new markets, branches, or initiatives
• Provide sustainability and ESG-related research inputs when required
• Support product development and assessment through market and performance analysis
• Prepare research reports, presentations, and executive summaries for management
• Maintain structured research data and documentation

Skills

Analytical skills

Research

Data synthesis

Verbal communication

Written communication

Detail-oriented

Cross-functional collaboration

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Economics/Business/Finance/Statistics/Development Studies)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis tools

Job description

Job Purpose

The Research Analyst supports strategic decision-making byprovidingdata-driven insights on markets, industries, customers, competitors, and expansion opportunities. The role focuses on market studies, trend analysis, and feasibility research to guide branch expansion, new products, sustainability initiatives, and long-term corporate strategy—locally and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market and industry studies toidentifygrowth opportunities and risks
• Perform competitor analysis, benchmarking, and market positioning reviews
• Analyze customer segments, behavior, and market demand
• Conduct geographic and location analysis for branch and market expansion
• Support feasibility andimpactassessments for new markets, branches, or initiatives
• Provide sustainability and ESG-related research inputs whenrequired
• Support product development and assessment through market and performance analysis
• Prepare research reports, presentations, and executive summaries for management
• Maintain structured research data and documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Finance, Statistics, Development Studies, or related fields
• 2–4 years of experience in research, market analysis, strategy, consulting, or corporate planning
• Experience in financial services, lending, or development finance is an advantage
• Exposure to international markets or OFW-related research is a plus

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and research skills
• Ability to synthesize data into business insights
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and basic data analysis tools
• Experience with market research methodologies (primary and secondary)
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Structured, detail-oriented, and highly organized
• Able to work cross-functionally with multiple teams
• Curious, proactive, and comfortable working with ambiguity