Total 3 research associate job vacancies in legazpi city

Department Overview – Group Commercial

The Group Commercial unit englobes the Sales, Relationship Management, Client Services, Marketing, and Product Development teams of IQ-EQ. Group Commercial is the department responsible for the retention of our existing client base in coordination with the rest of the Group, and responsible for overseeing business growth efforts on behalf of IQ-EQ.

One of our key objectives is to grow our profitable portfolio of clients, manage the existing relationship, building long-term relationships, and to ensure full satisfaction with the services received from IQ-EQ.

Department Overview – Sales Operations & Enablement

Sales Operations is responsible for:

• Ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of Commercial activity across the broader team
• Increase sales effectiveness and productivity by providing centralised content deliver business productivity and efficiencies of day-to-day processes
• To embed global disciplines & consistencies
• Delivery of first-class proposals / RFPs
• Management, maintenance, and reporting of GSS Commercial budgets
• Management of regular and ad hoc Sales Operations Communications
• Data intelligence and reporting to drive sales and management MI
• Identify Risks to plan and remediation planning and execution

Job Summary

As a Senior Associate, Sales Operations you should be a highly organised and detail-oriented individual. In this role, you will provide essential administrative and technical support to the Sales Operations team, ensuring smooth workflows and accurate data management. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including data analysis, reporting, process and governance improvement plans. Under the stewardship of the Global Head, Sales Operations, you will work directly/indirectly with wider Commercial Team and all Chief Commercial Officers (CCOs) to ensure the planning, organising, and in support of all aspects of the commercial business, ensuring efficient operations, profitability, and in line with all strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:

Operational Management:

• Support and all aspects of daily operations, including Transformational Deals, Business at Risk, Commercial Toolkits, budgeting, finance, human resources, marketing, and sales.
• Support efficient resource allocation and cost control.
• Support the Implementation and improve operational processes to optimise performance and minimise risks.

Financial Management:

• Support the development and management of the department's budgets
• Track and analyse financial performance metrics.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulations.

Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (senior management, wider commercial team, CCOs, CCO Support).

Problem-Solving & Decision-Making:

• Analyse complex problems and identify effective solutions.
• Make timely and well-informed recommendations based on data and analysis to Group Head
• Adapt to changing market conditions and implement necessary adjustments

Content Creation and Curation:

• Work with Marketing teams to create high-quality content like sales presentations, product demos, and training

Reporting & Analysis:

• Generate basic sales reports using OneView data and other tools.
• Assist with creating custom reports as needed for the team
• Analyse basic sales data to identify trends and patterns.
• Present findings to the Sales Operations team and other stakeholders.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to streamline current processes within Sales Operations.
• Document existing processes and procedures.
• Assist with implementing process improvements and updates.
• Support team members with learning and adapting to new processes.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Stay up-to-date on basic sales operations principles and best practices.
• Proactively identify and resolve potential issues related to data or processes.
• Be willing to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities as needed.
• Maintain a positive and collaborative attitude within the team

Skills & Competencies

Commercial Skills

• Ability to build effective relationships
• Knowledge of IQ-EQ product offering
• Executive Connectivity
• Political Acumen
• Ability to identify and exploit new opportunities

Soft / interpersonal Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Advanced negotiation skills
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Copes well under pressure and possesses resilience
• Networking skills
• Results driven
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Presentation and negotiation skills
• Creativity and problem solving
• Initiative, drive and enthusiasm

Technical Skills

• Strong budget management and reporting skills
• Financial Acumen – ability to interpret statistics and financial data
• Analytical skills with Strong attention to details
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Accurate Minutes and Action recording from meetings

Group Skills

• • Integrity and professionalism
  • Compliance and conduct awareness
  • Familiar with Corporate Governance framework

1. Cash Receipts –
o Record deposits daily: download daily bank activity for all six business entities (IQEQ Fund Services, IQEQ Technology Services, IQEQ Tax Services, Blue River Technologies, Greyline Partners, and IQEQ Outsource Services) and input into accounting software (currently QuickBooks).
o Run Bill.com sync with QuickBooks.
o Run sync with Connect Booster.
o Reconcile daily bank balances for all six business entities to ensure all deposits are recorded.
o Record payments received on AR sheet.
o Sync payments to ConnectWise daily upon completion of bank reconciliation.

2. Accounts Payable –
o Record new invoices received in Payables spreadsheet.
o Input invoices into Bill.com and ensure the correct approver is selected.
o Save invoices copies to corresponding vendor folders.

3. Ad hoc accounting projects, including month end accounting close task assistance.

Responsibilities (how we will measure success)

The Associate Compliance Consultant will be a junior member of the team and will successfully support consultants on a portfolio of Firms by providing compliance advice, including a variety of core compliance areas and technical AML assistance, aiming to ensure positive client feedback.

Part of a growing team and business, this is a multi-faceted role, created in response to client requests for dedicated support combining:

Ongoing compliance assistance, in the form of regular monitoring and attending advisory meetings; and

Supporting a team of senior consultants with the aim of developing into a consulting role.

Tasks (what does the role do on a day-to-day basis)

• Responsive regulatory advice and solutions;
• Supporting varied engagements such as: KYC refresh projects, AML Risk Assessments and Internal Capital and Risk Assessments (ICARA);
• Updating clients on regulatory changes and how it impacts their business;
• Drafting and updating relevant policies, procedures and internal working documentation for clients;
• Working with senior consultants and clients to devise their risk-based monitoring programmes or thematic risk assessments;
• Supporting regular compliance monitoring or review visits  with clients, and subsequently writing up working papers and reports;
• Involvement in designing and running training courses;
• Involvement in reviewing upcoming regulatory requirements and drafting thought leadership publications;
• Supporting senior consultants and clients  in completion and reviews of RegData filing and financial reporting;
• Building / developing client relationships.