ACORD
Research Analyst
Little Falls, NJ · Exec
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1714 days ago
Financial ModelingAccountingExcelResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationPublic SpeakingMicrosoft Office
About the role
- The candidate will enjoy working in a high-pace and high-reward environment that requires strong analytical and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- The ability to conduct detailed research while maintaining a view on the strategic context for multiple projects at the same time will be a key success factor in this dynamic project-driven role.
- The Analyst must be comfortable with quickly familiarizing themselves on new topics in order to contribute to the project team's success.
Nice to have
- Write recommendations and present findings to management team or clients, if applicable;
- Work independently or as a member of a small team to conduct rigorous, fact-based research and analysis;
- 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;
Benefits
- Education & Essential Skills
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