Research Assistant

The First Abacus Group of Companies; Pasig; On-site; PHP 223,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

The First Abacus Group of Companies in the Philippines is seeking an entry-level Research Support/Administrative Assistant to join our team in Pasig. You will support analysts with documentation, data gathering, and calendar management, helping ensure timely dissemination of research notes and publications.

A bachelor's degree in business, communications or related field, plus strong English, attention to detail, and reliability, will help you succeed.

Qualifications

• Must be graduate of bachelor's degree in business, communications or any related four-year degree course or any course related to PSE
• Good understanding or knowledge of stock market is a plus
• Proficiency in written and oral English
• Precision and attention to detail
• Strong work ethic, professionalism and reliability
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Sound judgment and confidentiality
• Entry level position suitable for new graduates

Responsibilities

• Managing high-volume correspondence and screening calls from clients, companies, and internal stakeholders
• Managing data subscriptions and specific requests for information from government agencies and/or organizations (i.e., PSE, SEC, PSA, etc.)
• Organizing and maintaining physical and digital files/records of research notes, models, documentation
• Calendar and schedule management for senior analysts/research heads, including earnings calls, roadshows, and investor meetings
• Assisting analysts with formatting and proofreading research notes for distribution
• Maintaining and updating distribution lists for research publications
• Compiling data from company filings, earnings transcripts, and industry sources
• Tracking earnings calendars, corporate actions, and sector news relevant to the analyst's coverage

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Professionalism

Reliability

Independent and team work

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, communications or related four-year degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Google Workspace

Bloomberg Terminal (navigation-level)

Job description

Administrative Skills

• Managing high-volume correspondence and screening calls from clients, companies, and internal stakeholders
• Managing data subscriptions and specific requests for information from government agencies and/or organizations (i.e., PSE, SEC, PSA, etc.)
• Organizing and maintaining physical and digital files/records of research notes, models, documentation
• Calendar and schedule management for senior analysts/research heads, including earnings calls, roadshows, and investor meetings

Technical Skills

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace
• Familiarity with Bloomberg Terminal is a plus(navigation-level, not deep analysis)

Research Support

• Assisting analysts with formatting and proofreading research notes for distribution
• Maintaining and updating distribution lists for research publications
• Compiling data from company filings, earnings transcripts, and industry sources
• Tracking earnings calendars, corporate actions, and sector news relevant to the analyst's coverage
  

Qualification

• Must be graduate of bachelor's degree in business, communications or any related four-year degree course or any course related to PSE
• Good understanding or knowledge of stock market is a plus
• Proficiency in written and oral English
• Precision and attention to detail
• Strong work ethic, professionalism and reliability
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Sound judgment and confidentiality
• Entry level position suitable for new graduates