Research specialist
BC Forward

Job Info

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Research specialist

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Research specialist for an opportunity in San Francisco, CA 94105




Position Title: Research specialist

Location: San Francisco, CA 94105

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 6 Months contract with possible extension

Pay Rate : $51.72 /hr on W2.

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).



Responsibilities:

Position Description:

• High level, experienced researcher who will field inquiries from bankers on financial matters, industry sector data, individuals, economic data, company data, transactions, and demographics. Those with a Masters of Library Science degree preferred. Must be well versed in ThomsonOne, S&P, CapIQ, Factiva, IHS, MergerMarket, Bloomberg, & Dealogic. Researcher must manage time-sensitive demands, while utilizing the most cost-efficient sources.
  

Responsibilities:

• Field inquiries from bankers on financial matters, industry sectors, individuals, economics companies, transactions, markets, and demographics.
  
• Be well versed in Factset, Refinitive (ThomsonOne), S&P, CapIQ, Factiva, , IHS, MergerMarket, Bloomberg, Dealogic and other data bases.
  
• Must manage time-sensitive demands, while utilizing the most cost-efficient sources.
  
• Clearly communicate findings to BRC clients;
  
• Provide some administrative duties to support the team & management;
  
• Perform as part of larger global team;
  
• Provide high-quality, professional client service;
  
• Adhere to departmental billing protocols;
  
• Work quickly and multi-task.
  

Education:

• Bachelors degree from accredited university
  
• Masters degree in Library & Information Science (or equivalent experience)
  

Qualifications:

• At least 2-5 years experience in related research
  
• Strong understanding of finance and economics
  
• Name recognition of bulge bracket broker research firms and major U.S. corporations.
  
• Database search experience, particularly with Factset, Refinitive (ThomsonOne), S&P/CapIQ, Factiva, IHS, MergerMarket, Bloomberg, Dealogic & Boardview.
  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
  
• Excellent communication skills
  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment, prioritizing multiple projects
  
• Analyze, research, and resolve complex issues as assigned.
  

Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally. BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work. BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process. This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 230278 when responding to this ad.

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type
Contractor

Location
San Francisco, CA (Onsite)

Job Type
Accounting, Admin - Clerical, Automotive

Experience
Not Specified

Date Posted
10/24/2024

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