Associate Research Analyst

This role is based in our Menara Skymind office. 

We are looking for an Associsate 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.

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in data acquisition, sourcing, or related roles.
• Mandarin is an advantage. 
• Familiar with ETL tools and techniques such as Alteryx, Azure, AWS, MySQL, MS SQL, SQLite, and Postman.
• Familiar with AI tools and their capabilities.
• Good understanding of data management and metadata.
• Experience with data profiling and data quality assessment.
• Familiarity with APIs and web scraping tools for data collection.
• Intermediate proficiency in programming languages such as SQL & Python.
• Knowledge of data privacy and security principles.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Knowledgeable in cloud-based data storage solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure) is advantageous.
• Experienced and knowledgeable in relevant technology is preferred.
• Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with new technologies and industry trends.

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at an Informa event – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

TechTarget, Inc., doing business as Informa TechTarget, including its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. 

Informa TechTarget complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable federal, state or local law.

Our benefits include:

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: annual leave, birthday leave and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company funded private medical cover
• A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world