The Role
Blackpeak is seeking an Associate to carry out intensive research and analysis, prepare high quality written reports, and conduct client briefings under the supervision of project managers.
This role is open for both Shanghai and Beijing offices.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out intensive research and analysis through desktop and database research, interviews, and traveling where necessary, and then assessing accuracy, reliability, and relevance
Support case managers to conduct research
Identify interviewees and conduct interviews as part of the research process
Carry out research to support business development initiatives
Produce high quality full written reports and charts
Present findings to clients in a professional manner
Work as a part of a multinational team across Blackpeak’s offices. This may include periods working with colleagues in other countries
Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or higher
At least 3 years of industry experience in investigative due diligence, business intelligence research, and corporate investigations
A solid understanding of the business environment in mainland China and Hong Kong, including the key issues affecting investors
Effective communication and presentation skills – ability to communicate research findings in writing and orally in discussion with clients
Strong people management skills - ability to manage and direct team of internal researchers and work with external consultants
Strong self-management skills – ability to take initiative and ownership of cases, and produce results under tight time constraints, both independently and as a member of a team
Strong project management skills
Strong analytical skills, including critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
The ability to carry out detailed research and analysis via proprietary databases, the internet, and human sources
The ability to identify and effectively interview sources
The ability to meet deadlines, prioritize workload, and multi-task under pressure
The ability to perform job functions with minimal direct supervision
Native or complete fluency in written and spoken English; native fluency in Mandarin Chinese
About us
We’re a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we’ve achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world.
• Over 2,000 of the world’s leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world’s central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk.
• Over 800 of the world’s leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world’s financial market infrastructure. ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group with 13,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe.
Our ever-expanding global footprint, cutting edge products, and over 40,000 customers worldwide provide an unparalleled career experience for those who share our vision. ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business. ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.
