Junior Research Analyst
Diligent
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Category
NON-IT
Position Type
Full-Time
Company Overview
Diligent is the AI leader in governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions, helping more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members to clarify risk and elevate governance. The Diligent One Platform gives practitioners, the C-Suite and the board a consolidated view of their entire GRC practice so they can more effectively manage risk, build greater resilience and make better decisions, faster. At Diligent, we're building the future with people who think boldly and move fast. Whether you're designing systems that leverage large language models or part of a team reimaging workflows with AI, you'll help us unlock entirely new ways of working and thinking. Curiosity is in our DNA, we look for individuals willing to ask the big questions and experiment fearlessly - those who embrace change not as a challenge, but as an opportunity. The future belongs to those who keep learning, and we are building it together. At Diligent, you’re not just building the future - you’re an agent of positive change, joining a global community on a mission to make an impact.
Position Summary
The research function within ESG&DI is primarily responsible for being subject matter experts on one of the research verticals. These verticals include compensation, governance, activism, voting and risk. Key responsibilities include managing the methodology for data collection; managing outsourcer workflow; executing manual processes; quality assurance and liaising closely with Product and Engineering teams. As a Junior Research Analyst you will support the Senior Research Analysts/ Research Team Lead in designing and managing the data collection methodology for the vertical you are a part of. Your primary task will be managing the workload of our third-party service provider within agreed timelines. Ensuring data quality and timely delivery to meet client standards is core to this role. Strong quality assurance practices in the data collection process are crucial. This role also involves executing manual data collection and importation from various global sources, adhering to defined methodologies to ensure accuracy and operational efficiency. Your work will directly contribute to providing clients with relevant and precise insights.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactive communication and management of outsourcer workload.
- Management reporting of daily workflow.
- Conduct data collection tasks to uphold the integrity of our database and keep it current.
- Execute systematic checks to identify data inaccuracies and operational inefficiencies as per predefined protocols.
- Provide regular updates and reports to the Vertical lead on progress and challenges.
Experience Required
0-2 years work experience in a professional services environment.
Education Requirements
- Strong academic qualifications (Graduate degree in international relations / law / politics / economics / finance desirable).
Technical Skills
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Soft Skills
- Analytical approach and problem-solving attitude.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage deadlines.
- Ability to adapt to difficult workload demands, e.g., time/resource constraints.
- Proficiency of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Keen to learn and willing to go the extra mile.
Benefits
- Flexible work environment.
- Global days of service.
- Comprehensive health benefits.
- Meeting free days.
- Generous time off policy.
- Wellness programs.
- Diverse and inclusive workplace.
Preferred Qualifications
- Additional language skills preferred: French or Spanish