Position Overview
The Data Research team is responsible for supporting the content written by our expert editors, by collecting, classifying and reviewing data that will be used to subsidize our articles. This is in order to deliver engaging and accurate content our readers expect to help them make smart financial decisions.This role is fundamental to the business’ success, ensuring we are able to publish content quickly,accurately and to a high standard first time. We are seeking a talented individual to help Forbes Marketplace to best leverage and scale our research production capabilities across Forbes Health, Forbes Advisor US, Forbes Advisor international properties, Forbes Home, Forbes Business and Wheels. You will be working with our Research Managers to collect compile data related to financial products including loans, mortgages, savings/checking accounts, credit cards, online brokerage, insurance, as well as topics such as health products, home improvement, entrepreneurship, legal services and education.
Responsibilities
• Your main objective will be finding, categorizing and documenting sources for a number of data points sourced from various primary and secondary sources
• Enforce quality control by checking your colleagues’ work and validating it to ensure a high accuracy level. Errors are accepted, but should be very rare.
• Help build a knowledge base by providing feedback on existing research methodologies and how they reflect the real world
• Ensure the data is entered correctly and in the expected format
• Note any discrepancies, non-conforming data, or other issues and escalate it if necessary
• Coordinate with the Data Manager to deliver data sets within a set schedule
Skill & Experience
• 2 - 3 years of relevant experience
• We are looking to build a large team of researchers who are able to work proactively and
in an agile manner and can provide a meticulous working style, with a sharp "eagle eye" for details and spotting errors.The perfect candidate will be a great communicator, confident to communicate effectively with varying audiences and seniority and will have a strong desire to learn about the variety of topics we cover, eventually specializing in one.
• We need people who are not afraid to ask questions when needed and are proactive and willing to help their colleagues provide us with the best data and build knowledge.
• You will be expected to proactively seek out ways to complete tasks more effectively and
efficiently. Providing solutions to management on how this can be improved for both you individually, and the wider Data Research Team.
• You will be able to demonstrate the ability to manage your own time effectively to ensure
the required production requests are completed in a timely manner.
Desirable Skills & Experience
• Candidates who have completed courses or a formal education in topics related to
finance, data, or business, or a personal interest in one or more of the following topics:
Personal finance, health products, home improvement, entrepreneurship, higher
education and online courses.
• Work experience in data collection, data research, content research or QA and proven
track record of accuracy, or a related academic experience
Perks:
• Day off on the 3rd Friday of every month (one long weekend each month)
• Monthly Wellness Reimbursement Program to promote health well-being
• Paid paternity and maternity leaves
• Fully stocked pantry
• Gaming area with table tennis, pool, and carom tables
• Amphitheater for screening sports events, movies, and town hall
Any Degree
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
