Senior Data Insights & Research Specialist (Hybrid)

White & Case Global Operations Center Manila; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Wellness programs

Work-life balance

Job summary

White & Case Manila is seeking a Research Specialist - Data Analytics to lead end-to-end research and data projects for senior stakeholders across the global platform. The role focuses on designing project scopes, managing workflows, and transforming both quantitative and qualitative data into actionable insights presented in Excel and PowerPoint.

The ideal candidate has a strong financial analytics background, multinational experience, and a proven ability to deliver complex reports while

Qualifications

• Financial background / Mergers & Acquisitions/ Capital Markets / Private Equity is strongly preferred.
• Experience in research or related analytical field such as Statistics or Economics or Consulting or Professional Services (Banking, Accounting, Strategy consulting, etc.).
• Has worked in multinational companies/environment with demonstrated interaction with various stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in independently delivering research output or similar reports.
• Expert-level Excel (complex formulas, macros, pivot tables) and strong command of MS Office.
• Proven ability to evaluate large data sets, make decisions and generate clear insights and stories in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong track record in trend analysis across industries, sectors, countries and markets, including client analysis and competitive benchmarking.
• Comfortable engaging with C-suite stakeholders, integrating Generative AI tools into research and data analysis, learning new tools quickly and mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex research and market intelligence projects on clients, industries, markets, competitors and practice areas.
• Apply critical thinking to research methodologies and rigorously assess data accuracy and relevance; translate data into clear narratives and visualizations using advanced Excel, PowerPoint and strong Business English.
• Manage project pipelines, ensure timely and high-quality delivery and independently resolve project challenges under tight deadlines.
• Engage with senior stakeholders (Partners, C-suite and Directors) to understand, challenge and refine complex research needs.
• Act as a subject matter expert on key research databases and collaborate with data vendors to source strategic information.
• Integrate Generative AI into daily work and support training on AI tools, research methodologies and best practices.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Generative AI

Stakeholder management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

White & Case Manila is seeking a Research Specialist - Data Analytics to lead end-to-end research and data projects for senior stakeholders across the global platform. The role focuses on designing project scopes, managing workflows, and transforming both quantitative and qualitative data into actionable insights presented in Excel and PowerPoint.

The ideal candidate has a strong financial analytics background, multinational experience, and a proven ability to deliver complex reports while