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Afsana Ali

Data & Research Analyst
Greater Noida,UP

Timeline

Data Research Analyst - Elsevier
06.2022 - 08.2024
Research Analyst - Aptara
09.2019 - 06.2022
Sr. Data Management Executive - Zync World Pvt. Ltd.
10.2018 - 07.2019
Sr. Research Associate - Digital Empowerment Foundation
05.2017 - 09.2018
Jamia Millia Islamia - Master of Arts, Social Science & Research
06.2014 - 08.2016
Hans Raj College - Bachelor of Arts, Literature
07.2008 - 07.2010

Summary

Analytical Research Professional with 6+ years of experience in company profiling, public records analysis, and evaluating compliance data to mitigate financial, operational, and reputational risks. Proven expertise in due diligence, corporate intelligence, data integrity, and cross-domain risk assessment. Skilled in leveraging specialized analytics and research platforms to optimize database management, execute precise data filtering, and deliver high-quality, actionable reports.

Education

Master of Arts - Social Science & Research

Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
06.2014 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Literature

Hans Raj College, New Delhi
07.2008 - 07.2010

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Data Research Analyst

Elsevier
06.2022 - 08.2024

• Managed and optimized OrgDb, standardizing 1,000+ university and corporate profiles to ensure data integrity across Scopus and SciVal.
• Executed keyword and Boolean queries within Apache Solr to retrieve and validate institutional metadata.
• Evaluated metadata impact on publication profiles to ensure strict compliance with global research standards and Elsevier policies.
• Streamlined data validation processes, improving accuracy and supporting the successful completion of five major projects.

Research Analyst

Aptara
09.2019 - 06.2022

• Conducted in-depth research on U.S. companies utilizing SEC filings (10- K, 8-K), D&B, Statista to track market trends, M&A activities, and compliance updates.
• Evaluated financial, operational, governance, cyber, and reputational risk indicators to support corporate risk profiling.
• Performed compliance research, adverse media reviews, and executive background screening using publicly available sources.
• Prepared structured company profiles and risk assessment reports for decision-making purposes.

Sr. Data Management Executive

Zync World Pvt. Ltd.
10.2018 - 07.2019

• Collected, validated, and maintained large e-commerce datasets to support business operations and reporting.
• Performed data cleaning, standardization, and quality assurance activities to improve database accuracy.
• Analyzed sales and product performance trends using Microsoft Excel.

Sr. Research Associate

Digital Empowerment Foundation
05.2017 - 09.2018

• Conducted research on government schemes and social development initiatives, translating complex policies and application guidelines into visually structured public reports.
• Planned, implemented, and analyzed field surveys to evaluate the growth of rural social entrepreneurship programs, conducting comprehensive training needs assessments on ICT devices for local communities.
• Collected and interpreted web traffic performance data using Google Analytics, translating raw metrics into structured tables and graphs to measure program outreach and digital impact.

Skills

  • Data visualization
  • Data governance
  • Risk Assessment & Due Diligence
  • Corporate Profiling & Public Records
  • Market & Competitive Intelligence
  • SEC Filings & M&A Research
  • Quantitative & Qualitative Analysis

Certification

  • AML, KYC & Compliance - 2026
  • AI Data Training - 2025

Work Availability

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Affiliations

  • CSR/RELX Care Fundraising
  • Independent Researcher at Lakshyam NGO
  • Researcher at St. Stephen Hospital
  • Social Worker at The Hope Project

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Location Preference

RemoteHybridOn-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancementPersonal development programsWork from home optionFlexible work hoursTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k match

Software

Bloomberg

ZoomInfo

Statista

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Urdu
Intermediate (B1)

Interests

Social Service

Traveling

Photography

Afsana AliData & Research Analyst