Junior Research Analyst

Position Overview: A Junior Research Analyst within the Diligent Market Intelligence function supports subject matter expertise in specialized research areas such as compensation, governance, activism, voting, and risk. Their main responsibilities include assisting in the design and management of data collection methodologies, overseeing third-party service provider workflows, and ensuring high-quality, timely data delivery. They are also expected to execute manual data collection from global sources, maintain strong quality assurance practices, and collaborate closely with Product and Engineering teams to ensure operational efficiency and accuracy. Additionally, Junior Research Analysts take ownership of specific daily and weekly tasks, contribute to ongoing projects, and play a key role in training service providers while keeping process documentation clear and up to date. The role requires strong numeracy, attention to detail, independent work habits, and a proactive approach to continuously improving research products and processes. Key Responsibilities: Proactive communication and management of outsourcer workload. Conduct data collection tasks to uphold the integrity of our database and keep it current. Execute systematic checks to identify data inaccuracies and operational inefficiencies as per predefined protocols. Provide regular updates and reports to the Vertical lead on progress and challenges. Take ownership of specific daily and weekly tasks, as well as ongoing projects within the assigned research vertically. Required Experience/Skills: Entry level Analytical approach and problem-solving attitude Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage deadlines Ability to adapt to difficult workload demands, e.g., time/resource constraints Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel About Us Diligent is the AI leader in governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions, helping more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members to clarify risk and elevate governance. The Diligent One Platform gives practitioners, the C-Suite and the board a consolidated view of their entire GRC practice so they can more effectively manage risk, build greater resilience and make better decisions, faster. At Diligent, we're building the future with people who think boldly and move fast. Whether you're designing systems that leverage large language models or part of a team reimaging workflows with AI, you'll help us unlock entirely new ways of working and thinking. Curiosity is in our DNA, we look for individuals willing to ask the big questions and experiment fearlessly - those who embrace change not as a challenge, but as an opportunity. The future belongs to those who keep learning, and we are building it together. At Diligent, you’re not just building the future - you’re an agent of positive change, joining a global community on a mission to make an impact. Learn more at diligent.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook What Diligent Offers You Creativity is ingrained in our culture. We are innovative collaborators by nature. We thrive in exploring how things can be differently both in our internal processes and to help our clients We care about our people. Diligent offers a flexible work environment, global days of service, comprehensive health benefits, meeting free days, generous time off policy and wellness programs to name a few We have teams all over the world . We may be headquartered in New York City, but we have office hubs in Washington D.C., Vancouver, London, Galway, Budapest, Munich, Bengaluru, Singapore, and Sydney. Diversity is important to us. Growing, maintaining and promoting a diverse team is a top priority for us. We foster and encourage diversity through our Employee Resource Groups and provide access to resources and education to support the education of our team, facilitate dialogue, and foster understanding. Diligent created the modern governance movement. Our world-changing idea is to empower leaders with the technology, insights and connections they need to drive greater impact and accountability – to lead with purpose. Our employees are passionate, smart, and creative people who not only want to help build the software company of the future, but who want to make the world a more sustainable, equitable and better place. Headquartered in New York, Diligent has offices in Washington D.C., London, Galway, Budapest, Vancouver, Bengaluru, Munich, Singapore and Sydney. To foster