Associate Research Analyst

This role is based in our Menara Skymind office. 

We are looking for an Associate Research Analyst to join our Research Operations team in Penang. 

Purpose of role:

An Associate Research Analyst is responsible for identifying, collecting, and managing large sets of data to support the research needs of the business in developing and maintaining research products. They play a critical role in the data lifecycle by ensuring accurate, timely, and efficient data gathering from various sources, including paid sources, online platforms, and internal databases. This position requires proficiency in data management tools and a strong understanding of data integrity and quality assurance practices.

Building strong and productive relationships with key stakeholders within the Intelligence & Advisory (I&A) division, particularly in I&A Operations & Commercial Analysts, is essential for success in this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather and cleanse data from various sources to ensure high quality and accuracy, while validating incoming data to meet established standards and criteria.
• Conduct data profiling to identify and resolve data integrity issues, and maintain thorough documentation of data sources, extraction processes, and flow diagrams.
• Utilize ETL-based tools for data acquisition, processing, and ingestion.
• Schedule and manage data acquisition to ensure timely data availability.
• Utilize web scraping tools for automated data collection from external sources.
• Leverage AI tools to be more efficient in data acquisition.
• Troubleshoot and correct data inconsistencies and discrepancies.
• Effectively manage issue escalations, adopting appropriate escalation pathways with minimum supervision.
• Anticipation, early detection, prevention, and management of risks and issues impacting deliverables and research process.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and methodologies in data acquisition and analysis.
• Clear communication of research methods and processes ensures clients understand how data was collected and analyzed.
• Take ownership of assigned project tasks and proactively engage with all stakeholders to ensure effective communication.
• Understanding and commitment to Research & Analytics goals, objectives, and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.