Data Management /Data Research Associate - Mandarin Speaker

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Our purpose is to guide all companies toward a sustainable world. EcoVadis is the leading provider of business sustainability ratings. Our solutions are backed by an international team of experts and powerful technology. We analyze data and build sustainability scorecards that give companies actionable insights into their environmental, social and ethical risks. 

Why apply to EcoVadis? Be a part of the global sustainability change in business. Grow your career. Work with extraordinary people. Feel valued for your contribution.

Learn more about our team and culture on EcoVadis careers page

As a member of the Data Management Team, you will be responsible for accurately entering supplier information into the EcoVadis database. Your role will ensure the integrity and quality of data through research, validation, and close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Core Duties

• Conduct internet-research to qualify and validate companies' registered information, such as legal entity, their business activity, and scope of operations.

• Input such information of companies of various sizes, industries, and global locations, into EcoVadis suppliers’ database using Country company registers and online databases

• Respond to queries from clients via email and contact internal and external stakeholders to get additional information when required

• Ensure compliance with internal methodologies, rules, and guidelines during the qualification process.

• Ability to work independently to achieve set quantitative and qualitative targets on daily operational tasks

Additional Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of the Qualification process

• Participate in Collaborative initiatives with other teams within the organization, such as Support and Commercial teams

• Accept other responsibilities related to the function as and when required

• Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia
• Previous experience in data or internet research field is an advantage.
• Fluency in Chinese, English are a must (Written & Spoken) Proficiency in additional languages is a definite plus
• An excellent level of computer literacy, especially using MS Excel, Word, and other desktop tools.
• Proficiency in utilizing AI tools
• High attention to detail and a quality- and customer-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Starting date: Asap

Position: Permanent (after 6 months probation)

In return for your expertise, we offer:

• Support with all the necessary office and IT equipment

• Wellness allowance for mental and physical wellbeing

• Access to professional mental health support

• Referral bonus policy

• Learning and development 

• Sustainability events and community involvement

• Peer recognition program

• Employee-led resource groups

• Medical Aid coverage in accordance with company policy

• Hybrid work model

• Work from abroad policy

• Paid employee volunteer day

Our hiring team looks forward to reviewing your CV, in English, with a guaranteed response to every application. A new job with purpose awaits you!

Don’t meet all criteria? Please apply anyway. We welcome diverse candidates and want to assess your skills and potential contribution to EcoVadis, regardless of your background.

Can the hiring process be adjusted to suit my needs? Yes. We want all candidates, including people with disabilities, people with long-term health conditions, and neurodiverse applicants, to feel confident demonstrating their potential. If you require adjustments, such as interview questions in advance, please inform the hiring team.

Our team’s strength comes from everyone’s uniqueness and is founded upon mutual respect. EcoVadis commits to equity, inclusion and reducing bias in our hiring processes. EcoVadis does not accept any form of discrimination based on characteristics such as color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, beliefs, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, disability, parental status, or any other protected characteristic that makes you unique. To reduce bias in hiring, applicants are encouraged to remove personal details such as photos, marital/parental status, religion, gender, postal code, university name/graduation date, past leave details, and nationality (instead, confirm eligibility to work in the job location).

Our recruitment processes do not include AI systems that make autonomous decisions impacting individuals’ rights without human oversight. Inputs and outputs of the system have been validated by humans and answers are based on algorithms that analyze previous data with which the system has been trained. We use SmartRecruiters as our applicant tracking system and to schedule interviews. Gemini is used to summarize notes from interviews and to refine job descriptions and social media messaging. AssessFirst is used to support talent assessment decisions.