Operations Analyst - M&A and Corporate Governance Advisory at IHS Markit

Duties and Responsibilities – “Your Role”

The Operations Analyst role is a key function to the successful organisation and efficient management of the advisory group to ensure a smooth delivery process of market deliverables which will be measured in the quality and increased business revenue. The attached responsibilities will include supporting key strategic and operational decisions on various research and data initiatives that will require regular thorough audit into existing systems for improvement recommendations.

The successful candidate will track completion of business tasks while at the same time monitor bottlenecks throughout the year as a primary responsibility and make recommendations to guide members towards an optimal model. With the team geographically spread in APAC, EMEA and North America, there will be a requirement to connect with multiple servicing centres during different time zones.

The intensive nature of the role will require a highly organised approach and a strong logical reasoning skillset to meet operational challenges. Individuals with data analytics experience or relevant skillsets will be preferred.

What we look for:

• Experience in primary and secondary data research methods
• Identifying advanced non-financial datasets that have a link to governance profiles of companies
• Manage and lead data maintenance projects and performance tracking systems
• Proficiency in time management and prioritization skills for tasks depending on requirements
• Curious by nature and interested in making an impact
• Strong interpersonal skills to connect with a global team
• Ability to make a sound business case and convince people to help you execute
• Self-motivating and innovative thinking to enable the team to succeed

Job Requirements – “About You”

Desired Requirements:

• University degree required. Advanced degree and/or CFA designation preferred
• Advanced level in Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint, Planner, Access, Citrix
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and interpretation skills
• Responsive to the needs of our global research team, responding to requests within a reasonable time frame.
• Prefer familiarity with FactSet, Bloomberg, Reuters, etc.
• Previous experience with Jira Core will be beneficial

Job Benefits – “What we offer”

• Cash incentive plan
• Options to work from home
• Flexible working hours to allow you to attend your family
• Opportunity to work with world experts in the field