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Research Analyst — Data Research & Intelligence | Corporate Coverage Division
Organization: AuthBridge Research Services Pvt. Ltd. Department: Research & Intelligence — Corporate Coverage Location: Gurugram, Haryana (Work from Office) Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent Experience: Freshers & candidates with up to 2 years experience Education: Graduate / MBA from Tier 2 institution
ABOUT AUTHBRIDGE AuthBridge is India's largest and most trusted background verification and HR intelligence company, serving 2,000+ clients across industries including BFSI, IT, healthcare, and manufacturing. Our Research & Intelligence division is the backbone of our data ecosystem — maintaining, enriching, and validating enterprise-grade data on millions of companies and individuals to power critical business decisions.
ROLE OVERVIEW As a Research Analyst at AuthBridge, you will be the primary custodian of source data for a portfolio of at least 1,000 companies. You will be responsible for sourcing, updating, and maintaining accurate corporate intelligence from diverse public and proprietary sources — ensuring the integrity and completeness of the data that our clients and internal teams rely on every day.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Data Ownership & Portfolio Management
- Own and manage a portfolio of a minimum of 1,000 companies as assigned, ensuring all data records are current, complete, and verified.
- Conduct regular audits of assigned company records to identify gaps, outdated entries, and inaccuracies.
- Maintain a structured tracking system to monitor update cycles, last-verified dates, and pending tasks for each company.
Source Data Research & Updates
- Research and collect data from primary and secondary sources including MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs), ROC filings, stock exchange disclosures (BSE/NSE), official company websites, news databases, and regulatory portals.
- Update company profiles with critical data points: registered address, directors/promoters, financial details, compliance status, legal charges, business activity, and corporate structure.
- Identify and onboard new reliable data sources to improve coverage and reduce turnaround time.
Data Quality & Process Compliance
- Ensure all updates comply with AuthBridge's internal data quality standards, validation protocols, and SLA timelines.
- Flag and escalate discrepancies, contradictory information, or suspicious records to the team lead.
- Participate in weekly data quality reviews and implement corrective actions as directed.
Reporting & Collaboration
- Prepare daily/weekly status reports on data update progress for assigned portfolio.
- Collaborate with the product, operations, and client servicing teams to resolve data queries in a timely manner.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives to streamline research workflows and reduce manual effort.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Education: Graduate (any discipline) or MBA from a Tier 2 college/university. Candidates with a background in Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, or related fields preferred.
- Experience: Freshers are encouraged to apply. Prior experience of up to 2 years in data research, KYC/KYB, business intelligence, or a similar domain is an added advantage.
- Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, filters, pivot tables), Google Sheets, and web-based research tools. Familiarity with the MCA21 portal is a plus.
- Language: Proficient in written and spoken English. Working knowledge of Hindi is beneficial.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Strong attention to detail and ability to cross-verify information across multiple sources.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage a large portfolio independently with minimal supervision.
- Analytical mindset with a structured approach to problem solving and data interpretation.
- Good time management skills — ability to prioritize tasks and meet daily/weekly SLA targets.
- Intellectual curiosity and a genuine interest in corporate research and business intelligence.
- Team player with clear and professional communication skills.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Career Growth: Clear progression path to Senior Analyst and Team Lead roles.
- Industry Exposure: Work with India's leading background verification and intelligence firm.
- Training & Development: Structured onboarding, continuous learning, and skill development programs.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)
- Portfolio Coverage: Minimum 1,000 companies owned and maintained.
- Data Accuracy Rate: 95% and above on periodic quality audits.
- Update Cycle Adherence: 100% of assigned companies updated within prescribed SLA.
- Query Resolution TAT: Resolve internal data queries within 24 working hours.
