Senior Research Analyst- Financial Services
New York, NY
ORC International seeks an ambitious, intellectually curious Research Analyst (RA) to join the New York-based Financial Services team, supporting the world’s leading brands in banking, payments, cards, and insurance. The
team is responsible for, designing, implementing, and delivering
original research to ORC’s Financial Services clients as well as
team-based developing business and relationships with key clients.
The Research Analyst works in a very dynamic, fast-paced team to solve business problems for ORC’s clients. The
team analyzes current trends, innovation, and advanced competitive
intelligence in emerging issues like the impact of mobile pay, brand
differentiation, and customer experience, although issues vary by client
and over time.
The
analyst should have a minimum record of three (3) years in market
research and intelligence. They should be trained in secondary research
and business intelligence, and be able to synthesize multiple sources of
information and write succinct, client-ready narrative reports and
PowerPoint presentations under pressure. The
analyst should have either have experience in client relationship
management, or have the capacity to evolve into a client-facing analyst.
Knowledge of finance per se, such as financial modeling, is not required for this position. An interest in the future and direction of global financial services is helpful. ORC
will train the analyst in any necessary industry-specific knowledge.
Ambitious, bright researchers with experience in other industries and
from a variety of background are encouraged to apply.
The essential skills for this position are:
· Experience in secondary and qualitative research techniques
· The ability to drive analysis and insight from multiple sources (including secondary, qualitative and quantitative)
· Compose reports and presentations
· Intellectual discipline and creativity
· Experience or the potential to interface with clients.
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Responsibilities:
The
RA will support the broader Financial Services team of approximately 30
members in designing, implementing, and completing research as
directed, which consists of:
· Develop and execute research strategies based on project needs
· Advanced Boolean searching experience on databases like Factiva, Lexis-Nexis, and Thomson-Reuters
· The ability to analyze those findings into insightful, forward-looking reports and presentations
· Superlative writing skills in narrative and PowerPoint. Copy-editing experience is a plus
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:
- Has experience with secondary and qualitative research technique on databases like Factiva, Nexis, Thomson Reuters, etc.
- Can produce client-ready reports and decks
- Works well independently and as part of a closely-knit team
- Works well with little or a lot of direction
- Can execute on multiple engagements without compromising quality or missing deadlines
- Connects research to real world business challenges
- Experience, interest, and potential to interface directly with clients
- Professional, disciplined self-starter
- Takes initiative to solve problems
Education, Experience, and Certification:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience is required.
- Knowledge of finance is not required.
ORC
International offers an attractive compensation package as well as
comprehensive benefits. At ORC International, our employees are directly
responsible for our success. We strongly believe in rewarding employees
for their initiative, teamwork and leadership. Every day, we expect our
employees to ask questions, demand better solutions and challenge one
another to succeed. We are constantly looking for candidates who are not
only qualified and knowledgeable, but also have the drive to grow
professionally.
To Apply:
ORC International is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/D/V.
