William Blair needs to provide research services to all William Blair employees to support their needs in obtaining and evaluating business and competitive data to achieve their business objectives.
Requirements
- Experience with database services such as LexisNexis, Factiva, S&P Market Intelligence, Pitchbook, and LSEG Workspace preferred
- Strong investigative research and analytical skills
- Proficiency conducting in-depth company, biographical, multi-industry, financial, market, legal, and regulatory research
Responsibilities
- Determine most appropriate sources and assemble information on companies, industries, mergers and acquisitions, the economy, financial markets, executives and other topics per end user requests.
- Synthesize research findings and prepare and package information using optimal delivery methods and formats.
- Develop and maintain relationships with firm employees and develop an understanding of their domestic and international business information needs.
- Utilize established information gathering techniques to scope research projects and determine deliverables.
- Evaluate available information sources, including both free and fee-based databases, and select most appropriate sources based on user information needs.
- Plan and execute short-term and in-depth research projects and analysis within established deadlines.
- Perform multiple research projects simultaneously, communicating with requestors on progress and issues that may impede success.
Other
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science strongly preferred
- At least 3 years of experience performing research required; financial services firm experience strongly preferred
- Commitment to customer service
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently in support of team goals
