Data Researcher and Analyst

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About the role:

BoardIQ, a Financial Times Specialist publication for mutual fund directors, is seeking a data researcher/analyst who will be responsible for building and maintaining databases that the publication will use to build out stories. 

The data researcher/analyst is a highly organized and efficient information-seeker. They will own their databases and be responsible for keeping them up to date through regulatory filings, public documents and, in some cases, presenting directly with companies/sources. One key project will be keeping our mutual fund director database up to date.

The successful applicant will communicate regularly with BoardIQ editors and liaise with relevant companies to fact-check and seek information not broadly available.

The researcher/analyst will also take responsibility for the timeliness and accuracy of the data.

Responsibilities:

• Must be extremely detail-oriented and have strong data literacy skills.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills.
• Exhibits excellent and professional telephone and email etiquette.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills needed to manage time effectively, schedule calls, input data and meet deadlines.
• Stays on top of developments related to the database(s) subject(s) and is on the lookout for updates.
• Accurately analyzes large amounts of data and identifies relevant material whether collecting information by phone or sifting regulatory filings and reports.
• Proficient level of computer skills.
• Must possess basic knowledge of financial terms, such as technical terms and basics of how investments work.

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