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Research Analyst - Corporate Transactions

Platform Group Limited

Platform Group Limited

IT
Manila, Philippines
Posted on Apr 23, 2025

FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 200,000 investment professionals worldwide, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions.

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JOB DESCRIPTION: Research Analyst

FactSet is a leader in providing research and analytical tools to finance professionals. FactSet offers instant access to accurate financial data and analytics around the world. FactSet clients combine hundreds of databases from industry-leading suppliers into a single powerful information system.

Corporate Transactions collection department tracks Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and Private Placement and Growth Transactions (PE/VC). The team provides details for announced mergers, divestitures, and spinoffs involving both public and private companies. The deal information includes deal terms, participants, advisors aimed to assist clients in analyzing M&A trends. Deal details are updated daily as new information is disclosed from newswires, financial institutions, financial publications, company filings and other reputable sources. Timeliness and accuracy of deal transactions are the main goals of the team.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Efficiently track Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and/or PE/VC transactions, 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 and/or PE/VC 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 or PE/VC transactions 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.
  • Ad hoc reporting and research projects as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business, Finance, Economics, or Accounting
  • Fundamental understanding of the M&A and/or private equity/venture capital space and the activities therein, with a solid understanding of financial and investment management concepts
  • Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
  • A proactive, confident thinker proficient in multi-tasking
  • Intermediate analytical and numerical skills
  • 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
  • Completion of internal department training program/s
  • Willing to work on shifts (AM, PM, GY)

At FactSet, we celebrate diversity of thought, experience, and perspective. We are committed to disrupting bias and a transparent hiring process. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, family status or veteran status. FactSet participates in E-Verify.

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Company Overview:

FactSet (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) helps the financial community to see more, think bigger, and work better. Our digital platform and enterprise solutions deliver financial data, analytics, and open technology to more than 8,200 global clients, including over 200,000 individual users. Clients across the buy-side and sell-side, as well as wealth managers, private equity firms, and corporations, achieve more every day with our comprehensive and connected content, flexible next-generation workflow solutions, and client-centric specialized support. As a member of the S&P 500, we are committed to sustainable growth and have been recognized among the Best Places to Work in 2023 by Glassdoor as a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award winner. Learn more at www.factset.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn.