Financial Research Data Analyst

The Financial Research Data Analyst will be a part of a pioneer team for one of the leading financial data and services and proprietary discovery platform companies in the US. This role will mainly be responsible for conducting financial research on companies that are based in the US, Canada and EMEA region, focusing on topics related to a company’s profile, industries, company assets, revenues, investments, and compound growth. The person for this role must have the thirst for knowledge in discovering new things and must have a keen eye for detail.

• Extract and ingest data from websites, journals, and other sources using web crawling tools.
• Perform daily data researching to ensure data entries are complete and accurate
• Manage and complete time-sensitive custom research requests
• Manage and respond to inquiries from internal colleagues regarding data requests and published research
• Utilize strong Microsoft Excel and SQL skills in order to extract and transform data
• Opportunity to contribute to research and analysis of the private markets.
• Manage and respond to inquiries from internal colleagues regarding data requests and published research
• Support the vision and values of the company through ownerships and culture.
• Participate in various company projects as requested
• Contribute to and provide data support to broader product teams as they develop content for blog posts, data-graphics, and newsletter stories.

• 2-3 years of experience in financial services role or experience working with large datasets
• Candidates with Financial Data Background is a plus
• Knowledge in financial data and financial terminologies is an advantage
• With at least basic skill-level proficiency in MS Excel. Intermediate and advanced skills are an advantage
• Web scraping skills and programming skills, specifically in SQL and Python are an advantage
• Must have a keen attention to details and must be comfortable in handling large amounts of data
• Must have excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Must have high comprehension and aptitude
• Must be open to feedback and must be willing to undergo training
• Must be willing to work in the graveyard shift (EST Timezone), Monday to Friday
• This role is for a permanent work from home setup

We are HGS Offshore Staffing Solutions, a premier global partner in building offshore teams in the Philippines, with over 1,500 professionals across Metro Manila and Cebu.

Our goal is to ignite global potential by connecting exceptional talent with companies worldwide. We are committed to propelling your career forward by providing opportunities for growth, where your expertise can flourish in any field. Here, you'll have access to global industries, continuous training opportunities, and a culture where your voice always matters.

At HGS, we go beyond recruiting talented individuals, we cultivate a vibrant community. You'll be able to grow alongside your peers through professional development opportunities at your fingertips and connect with teammates during exciting company events. Our monthly huddles keep you connected with your team and colleagues. We also foster a dynamic community with our charity initiatives, reminding us that our careers can make a real difference. Whether you work remotely or side-by-side, you are always part of the team at HGS.