Research & Data Analyst
Experience Required 1 – 2 years
About the Role
SSI is looking for a research-oriented data analyst to support ongoing data research, validation, and data room management activities. This is not a QA or software-testing role - it requires someone comfortable researching information independently, exercising judgment, and working confidently with structured data and spreadsheets, similar to the mindset of a business/finance graduate.
Key Responsibilities
● Conduct online research (primarily via Google and internal source documents) to identify and confirm the official website/URL of companies referenced in client documents.
● Match extracted company names against existing records to determine whether an entity already exists, should be added as a new company, or discarded as noise/duplicate.
● Validate and, where necessary, correct company information such as domains, names, and other identifying details.
● Log into online data rooms and download new or updated files as required.
● Exercise judgment and apply consistent decision-making criteria when information is incomplete, ambiguous, or conflicting.
● Maintain accuracy, consistency, and audit-readiness across all research and data validation activity.
● Communicate clearly with the team on data queries, edge cases, and process improvements.
Required Qualifications
● Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field (BBA/MBA-type background preferred).
● 1–2 years of professional experience in data analysis, data cleansing, data validation, or research-oriented roles.
● Strong attention to detail with the ability to make consistent, well-reasoned judgment calls on structured data.
● Comfortable working in Excel/Google Sheets and general research tools (Google Search, LinkedIn, company databases).
● Good written and verbal communication skills.
● Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage a steady volume of research tasks.
Preferred / Nice to Have
● Prior exposure to fintech, investment firms, or financial data (e.g., market research, KYC/AML, equity/company research).
● Familiarity with tools such as Power BI, SQL, or Python for basic data handling (not mandatory).
● Experience working with US-based or international clients
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field
- 1-2 years professional experience in data analysis, data cleansing, data validation, or research-oriented roles
- Strong attention to detail and consistent judgment on structured data
- Proficient with Excel or Google Sheets
- Familiarity with research tools (Google Search, LinkedIn, company databases)
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage steady research volume
- BBA/MBA-type background
- Prior exposure to fintech, investment firms, or financial data (KYC/AML, market/company research)
- Familiarity with Power BI, SQL, or Python for basic data handling
- Experience working with US-based or international clients
What We Do
Strategic Systems International (SSI) is a fast-growing Advanced Analytics and Software Engineering firm that partners with tech companies to help them launch and scale their products. The company was launched in 1991 by alumni of University of Chicago and Northwestern has grown to 200 employees with presence in US, Europe and Asia. We architect a
