Research Associate

The Research Associate position was created for individuals who are interested in enhancing their knowledge set and working in a fast paced environment. The Research Associate's primary responsibility is to utilize centralized research resources/databases to provide research in support of the firm’s Investment Banking division and other departments. The Research Associate will work on research projects and ad hoc global projects. Working alongside a group of Investment Bankers grants the Research Associate constant exposure to a ‘behind the scenes’ perspective on the investment banking industry. The position will cover Special Situations and Macroeconomic Research and will potentially be aligned other sectors.

Research Responsibilities:

• Provide value-added, consistently accurate, targeted and timely third-party research on industries and markets to support strategic financial decisions
• Perform macroeconomic research to support the creation of pitch books and company/industry reports
• Additional tasks include:
  • Conduct news runs on a specific industry or topic
  • Provide M&A deal related information and metrics
• Knowledge management: utilization of tools including Jive, Microsoft SharePoint and email forums
• Accurately record resource and time utilization metrics
• Maintain a heightened awareness of compliance and client confidentiality obligations
• Advise client business units on the cost of information in order to assist in managing research spend

Requirements:

• Possess strong knowledge and understanding of secondary research sources for quantitative and qualitative industry information; within economics and other sectors a plus
• Industry research experience at a financial services, corporate / research libraries, consulting or professional services firms
• Ability to handle fluctuating priorities with efficiency and accuracy, including coordination with offshore delivery team supporting similar efforts
• Aptitude and enthusiasm to collaborate with Global / virtual teams to deliver comprehensive client solutions
• Refined written and oral communication skills to provide fluidity across working relationships
• Strong work ethic, proactive, enthusiastic attitude, and eager team contributor
• Flexible approach to duties and hours of work
• Technology literate (e.g. MS Office Suite, Skype, Zoom, etc.)

Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience in an information management, competitive intelligence or sector research role
• Awareness of and adept use of public information and proficiency with multiple proprietary third-party tools and databases
• Undergraduate degree in Library Sciences, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics. MBA, MLS, or CFA (any Level) a plus
• Working with financial services and related organizations including brokerage firms, consulting agencies, third party research outfits, investment banks, market research companies, private equity firms, corporate finance firms, etc.
• Understanding of macroeconomic terminology and financial markets

Required Skills

Database/Research skills

• Exposure to any of the following data sources:

Forrester  |  IQVIA (formerly IHS Health)  |  EvaluatePharma  |  Statista  |  Nielsen  | eMarketer  |  Euromonitor  |  IBIS World  |  Fitch Solutions (Business Monitor)  |  Factiva  |  S&P Capital IQ  |  Bloomberg  |  ISI Emerging Markets (EMIS)  |  Filings Expert  |  SNL Financial  |  Refinitiv (Thomson One Banker, Thomson Research/Investext, Eikon, DataStream)  |  International Monetary Fund (IMF)  |  WorldBank  |  Country Statistical Agencies  |  IHS  |  Dealogic  |  Gartner  |  IDC  |  ComScore  |  Industry Associations  |  Consultants  |  Google Scholar

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 10am-7pm

RRD is an EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled Employer