Research Analyst
ACORD
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Little Falls • New Jersey • United States
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About the role
- Take responsibility for research projects from conception to completion, with guidance from managers or project leads, and collaboration with peers. Write recommendations and present findings to management team or clients, if applicable;
- Participate in cross-functional teams and build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders;
- Build financial models and conduct quantitative/qualitative analysis to guide internal and external perspectives;
- Work independently or as a member of a small team to conduct rigorous, fact-based research and analysis;
- Deliver work that meets high standards of quality, accuracy, and relevance;
- Create presentations (e.g. board meeting materials or CEO speeches) and write white papers;
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in business, finance / accounting, economics or related field;
- Master’s degree preferred with a record of outstanding academic achievement;
- Strong business and financial acumen and curiosity; previous experience in conducting research
- Ability to learn complex concepts such as the understanding of drivers behind a strategic business models;
- Capable with collecting and analyzing financial data and interpreting financial statements;
- Strong, naturally curious, problem-solver (e.g., issue identification, structuring);
- Confident managing very large data sets and performing analysis to distill and draw out insights from large, complex data sources. Ability to communicate business requirements and data needs to technical staff;
- Ability to work at a fast pace and under pressure with exposure to Senior Staff. Experience managing demanding deadlines, changing requirements, and working with limited resources or information;
- Proficient in using business software applications including MS Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook. MS Visio experience is also a plus;
- Excellent written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial modelingquantitative analysisqualitative analysisdata analysisfinancial data interpretationresearch methodologybusiness analysisstrategic business modelsdata managementproblem-solving
Soft Skills
communicationinterpersonal skillscuriosityteam collaborationindependenceattention to detailtime managementadaptabilitypresentation skillscritical thinking