Research Analyst

Job Description

Research AnalystThe role and the teamWe are hiring an entry level Research Analyst to join our Data Quality and Analysis team. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the investment industry. Working across Citywire’s two key databases of Audience and Fund Managers, you will be responsible for analysis, research and information delivery. You will also be involved in research projects and will be encouraged to contribute ideas and observations to the business. The DQA team are a key part of Citywire’s business, enabling us to better classify, understand and interact with our audience.Citywire nurtures a learning and development environment, which will contribute to your career progression.Main responsibilities- Gatherinformation from online sources, internal Audience Development teams and 3rd party relationships to contribute to the growth and maintenance of the- Audience Database - classifying the audience into Citywire’s Asset Management Industry taxonomy- Fund Manager Database – tracking the international career history of the Fund Managers which supports many of the products that Citywire provide.- Develop an understanding of the key roles and responsibilities at different firm types in the industry to be better able to classify the audience and to contribute to the development and evolution of the taxonomy.- Become a subject matter expert in the Career history and performance characteristics of Asset Classes, Sectors, Asset Management Companies and individual fund managers- Provision of data and analysis to internal and external stakeholders.Job specific skills / profile:- A recent degree graduate would be advantageous, especially with experience in an office based environment (can include internships)- Good communication and presentation skills – you will be required to work with departments across the business and with stakeholders at all levels.- Good excel skills are essential – exposure to vlookups and similar formulas- Analytical mind-set with the ability to research and find key pieces of information. Continually asking questions of the data available to you- Ability to work with large datasets, spotting trends and similarities in the data- Organised and Methodical – you’ll be able to manage changing objectives and multiple workflows- Some knowledge of the Asset Management Industry would be advantageousCitywire will offer you*:- 25 days holiday per annum (rising to 28 days after three years’ service followed by 30 days after five years’ service) plus bank holidays,- Competitive private pension scheme,- Well-being: access to an independent Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7,- Buddy-team lunches: you will be introduced to Citywire by one of our members of the team and will take you out for lunch during your first 6 months with us. Its all on us!- Subsidised gym options. We will help with your monthly costs.- Country walks: enjoy a day outdoors every summer with different members of Citywire. A great time to enjoy the good weather and engage with colleagues.- Cycle to work scheme and annual ticket travel card loans.- Techscheme, which lets staff buy the latest tech through their employer. Employees can spread the cost with payments from their salary across 12, 24 or 36 months and make a National Insurance saving too.After two years continuous service you will also have access to private health and dental care insurance, group income protection, critical illness cover and group life assurance.On top of this…! We have a personal trainer who runs workout sessions during lunchtime twice a week in the park, a masseuse who visits every month, as well as freshly ground coffee, fruit, breakfast and nuts to help yourself to daily.Please do not miss our Youtube channel where we say a lot about us:Additional notes* Please note all our benefits are based on a regular office operations situation. Some of them may not be applicable until the UK resumes normal business operations.Pre-selected applicants will have to undertake 2 psychometrics tests.Interviews will take place via Zoom.Remote working and flexibility for office/home working in the future is a must for this position.We are an inclusiveorganisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.