senior Research AnalystFactSet

Reporting to the Team Leader/Business Analyst, the primary responsibility of the Senior Research Analyst is to research, track, and concisely collect M&A information including screening, deal-writing, project processing, and QA, among others. As a more experienced member of the team, he/she is expected to lead in KPIs: productivity/accuracy/subjectivity, investigate and respond on internal and external client queries, dispatch and assign tasks as needed, and lead in projects undertaken by the team.
Job Responsibilities:
Efficiently track Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), and accurately and concisely transpose relevant information into internal database/s
Collect, analyze and process financial market information from various data sources and into the database/s utilized by the team
Execute audit resolutions and recommendations for market specific guidelines
Research company filings for financial data and value-added information related to M&A deals
Create and refine market specific guidelines as assigned
Provide accurate and reliable information for clients, and ensure the integrity of the company's financial market information
Generate monthly reports addressing the M&A market for clients, media, and the investment community
Research and resolve data issues and questions from both internal and external clients
Establish contacts and liaise with investment banks and law firms involved in M&A deals as needed
Lead and perform on projects, including expansion initiatives and database updating/cleaning
Verify data items that come from client queries and respond accordingly
Participate in process improvement ideation, execution and sprint testing for new forms/tools
Ad hoc reporting and research projects as assigned
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business, Finance, Economics, or Accounting
Deep understanding of the M&A marketplace and the activities therein, with a solid background on financial and investment management concepts
Strong communication, organization and interpersonal skills
A proactive, confident thinker proficient in multi-tasking
Excellent analytical and numerical skills, and a keen eye for details
A proactive, confident thinker proficient in multi-tasking
Highly self-motivated who can work independently as well as in a group setting
Enthusiasm, a strong sense of initiative, able to prioritize, with an eye for detail and commitment to accuracy
Fluent in English and other selected language/s
Knowledge of the general rules of US GAAP, IFRS and/or other accounting standards
Completion of internal department training program/s, preferably Level 3 M&A Certification
Willing to work on shifts (AM, PM, GY)
FactSet

Manila City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time