• Data Collection: Gather and organize ESG and financial data from various sources, including public reports, databases, and financial statements, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Research: Conduct research to identify and analyze ESG performance indicators and financial metrics for companies, supporting the overall analysis of ESG.
• Self-Review: Review your own work to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and alignment with team standards before submitting for further review or integration.
• QA Support: Assist with basic quality assurance tasks, ensuring data integrity, flagging discrepancies, and escalating any issues to other team members for resolution.
• Collaboration: Work closely with analysts and other team members to support data-driven decision-making, offering insights based on your research and data collection.
• Reporting: Prepare simple reports or summaries of collected data, assisting in the preparation of more detailed analysis as required by other analysts or managers.
• Excel Proficiency: Utilize Excel to manage, analyze, and manipulate large data sets, ensuring the smooth integration and processing of ESG and financial data.
• Continuous Learning: Actively participate in training and development opportunities to enhance your knowledge of ESG, LevFin, data collection techniques, and analytical tools.
• Communication: Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to ensure the accuracy of data, share research findings, and contribute to team discussions.

• Fresh graduate of ASE, SNSPA – Political Science or Biology Faculty
• A strong interest in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) topics, sustainable finance, and leveraged finance (LevFin)
• Understanding of key industry, policy, and market developments that continue to shape ESG investing
• Knowledge or interest about broader financial markets, and specific subject matter in ESG
• Excellent data collection and research skills, with a focus on gathering and organizing information in a methodical and accurate manner.
• Ability to be office based 3 days a week in our Bucharest office.
• A high level of attention to detail and thoroughness in ensuring data consistency and reliability.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities to navigate and interpret complex data.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with internal teams, share insights, and ensure smooth data flow.
• A proactive, organized mindset with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, and meet deadlines.
• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn and grow in the field of ESG and LevFin.
• Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and support colleagues in a fast-paced environment.

Octus is seeking a data analyst for the Bucharest office to help build out our financial data offering. In short, you would be tasked with gathering and analyzing fundamental investment data (financial statements / legal documentation) for public and private companies in Europe and the US.

This would be a great opportunity for someone who has been an investment banking credit analyst, or someone with a background in accounting, audit or investment research, who is interested in transferring their skills and experience into the fintech sector and becoming part of a growing team that analyses and provides investment data to credit asset managers in Europe and the US.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of experience in credit / financial statement analysis, either within a bank, asset manager or auditor OR a university degree in Accounting, Economics or finance 
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills, including the tenacity to resolve issues which may be complex.
• Keen attention to detail, particularly with regards to the ability to accurately handle data.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with challenging
• Strong PC skills, particularly Microsoft

Who We Are: 
Suvoda is a global clinical trial technology company that specializes in highly complex, life-sustaining  studies in therapeutic areas like oncology, central nervous system, and rare disease. Founded in 2013 by experts in eClinical technologies, Suvoda empowers clinical trial professionals to manage  the most urgent moments in the most urgent trials through its IRT, eConsent, and eCOA solutions delivered on a single platform. Headquartered outside Philadelphia, Suvoda also maintains offices in Portland, OR, Barcelona, Spain, Bucharest and Iasi, Romania and Tokyo, Japan. The company consistently boasts a customer satisfaction index of 9 out of 10, an NPS score of 70 in its annual surveys, and has been selected by trial sponsors and CROs to support nearly 1000 trials across 65 countries. 

Responsibilities:  

• Analyze client requirements and existing system configurations to calculate the financial components of client contracts
• Effectively manage the change order queue from initial request to final execution
• Manage the input of study specifications within budget calculators
• Analyze client requirements to calculate the financial components of client proposals
• Prepare, edit and/or customize change order text to accurately reflect the changes in assumptions and budget summaries
• Ensure change orders are consistent with pricing/financial terms outlined customer master agreements
• Schedule and Lead the Change Order Alignment calls with the project team(s)
• Actively communicate with the Project Team and Finance to support the timely and accurate delivery of change orders
• Perform other duties, assignments or special projects as needed.
• The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description represent the major responsibilities of the position.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as required.  

Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in Finance or Business Administration, or a related field
• Strong understanding of contracts processes and strategies
• Strong  knowledge of MS Word and Excel applications
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with CRM, salesforce.com
• Time management and organizational skills 
• Accountability and Integrity 
• Collaboration with internal teams 

 Role Levels and Experience  

• 3-5 years of finance or contract review experience 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Global Tax team at Braze manages direct and indirect tax compliance, provision, and planning across our US and international footprint to support a high-growth, public SaaS company. Based in Bucharest, Romania, this Senior Tax Analyst will be a key contributor to VAT and US sales & use tax compliance, global income tax provision (ASC 740), and direct tax filings. You will partner closely with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Billing, and Operations to ensure compliant, scalable tax processes that keep pace with our global expansion.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and file timely and accurate indirect tax returns, including US sales and use tax and VAT, including payments, reconciliations, and maintenance of the compliance calendar.
• Determine taxability for SaaS/software, digital services, and professional services; maintain tax codes and product taxability matrices; support nexus assessments, registrations, and deregistrations in new and existing jurisdictions.
• Reconcile indirect tax and income tax accounts to the general ledger; perform month-end close activities, prepare journal entries, and resolve variances.
• Support audits and inquiries from US state/local and tax authorities (ANAF), including data gathering, analysis, and drafting responses.
• Assist with quarterly and annual global income tax provision under ASC 740, including current and deferred tax calculations, book-to-tax differences, ETR analyses, and financial statement disclosures.
• Support preparation of direct income tax returns and estimated payments for US federal and state and non-US corporate income taxes in collaboration with external advisors.
• Maintain and enhance SOX-compliant tax processes and internal controls; document procedures and drive continuous process improvements and automation across provision and compliance.
• Partner cross-functionally to review contracts, billing flows, and new product/market launches for tax implications; advise on VAT place-of-supply, reverse charge, digital services regimes, and US sales tax exemptions and certificate management.
• Provide data and analytics for tax forecasting, cash tax planning, balance sheet rollforwards, and operational dashboards; ensure data integrity across ERP and billing systems.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects, including tax technology enablement (ERP/tax engine integrations), transfer pricing data support, M&A due diligence and integration, and global tax registrations.

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CECCAR, ADIT, CPA) is a plus.
• 5+ years of progressive corporate tax experience in a multinational environment or Big Four/shared services, with hands-on indirect tax compliance (VAT and US sales & use) and exposure to direct income tax.
• Strong knowledge of VAT rules (e.g., place of supply, reverse charge, OSS/IOSS, invoicing requirements) and practical experience with multi-state US sales & use tax compliance.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 740; experience supporting quarterly/annual income tax provision preferred.
• Familiarity with SOX/internal controls and public-company close timelines.
• Proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets and comfort extracting and transforming large datasets from ERP/billing systems; experience with BI/reporting tools and tax engines (e.g., Vertex, Avalara) and tax provision/compliance software is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to translate complex tax concepts for non-tax stakeholders and influence cross-functional decisions.
• Highly organized self-starter who can manage multiple deadlines across time zones and collaborate effectively with internal teams, external advisors, and tax authorities.
• Strong written and verbal English language skills are essential.