Research Analyst

Experience Level: Entry Level | Posted Date: 2025-04-15

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JOB DESCRIPTION: Research Analyst

ABOUT FACTSET:

FactSet is a leader in providing research and analytical tools to finance professionals. FactSet

offers instant access to accurate financial data and analytics around the world. FactSet clients

combine hundreds of databases from industry-leading suppliers into a single powerful

information system.

PROCESS BRIEF:

FactSet Fundamentals Team collects financial statements of Public and Private (US only) companies across the continent. The team sources the company filings from various sources like stock exchanges, company websites, and regulatory body & third party vendors. We extract & analyze the data from financial statement like Balance Sheet, Income Statement & Cash flow statement of the company. The team also collects the textual data like Business Activities, Officers, Shareholder, industry classification, etc.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collect, analyze and process financial market data from various data sources and into the database utilized by the team.

• Focus and ensure that the integrity of the company's financial market information is intact.
• Provide timely, accurate and reliable demographic and statistical financial market data on internal database and to internal/external clientele.
• Fix the audit resolutions and recommendations coming from QC\Policy team based on specific guidelines.
• Fulfill the research/analytical/ market study needs as and when required/ requested by the external clients in order to procure and retain future/current business.
• The job also involves reporting and maintaining records of work done on a timely basis.
• Share Ideas and Best Practices from a Process Improvement perspective.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate in Commerce / Business Management / Finance / Accounting / Economics or equivalent

• Computer Literacy to effectively use the database and software for collection and processing of content/data
• Good communications skills - written & verbal
• Numerical skills to ensure understanding of the financial data to be collected and/or processed
• Analytical skills and detail orientation to ensure accuracy of data
• Good Knowledge of financial markets and accountancy (as needed) To ensure effective understanding of assigned content/market

At FactSet, we celebrate diversity of thought, experience, and perspective. We are committed to disrupting bias and a transparent hiring process. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, family status or veteran status. FactSet participates in E-Verify.

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