We have an immediate opening for a full-time Senior Information Research Specialist in the Washington, DC office of a leading global consulting firm. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and visionary thinker to join a dynamic information resources team at a well-established and expanding organization, with a flexible hybrid working environment.
Description and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Executive Director of Global Information Resources, the Senior Information Research Specialist will be responsible for:
- Work with global consulting staff on a wide range of research projects using information tools and proprietary databases to provide information for client projects and business development initiatives.
- Provide quick solutions and in-depth research, current awareness services, competitive intelligence and special research to support NERA’s consulting staff.
- Work with NERA information resources team members from other regions and offices to continue to build a global research function through sharing work and experience.
- Help educate consulting staff on research issues and train them on end-user products
- Assist in marketing and developing information services to NERA staff globally
- Work on special projects as assigned
Requirements
- Advanced degree in one of the following is required: information/library science from an accredited program or Master (MBA) in business or economics; undergraduate degree in economics or finance would be an advantage
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a corporate or legal research environment providing business and financial information is required
- Minimum 3 years’ experience conducting Legal Research using tools such as PACER, Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law is required. Excellent understanding of the US Legal System.
- Understanding/knowledge and experience with database services such as Bloomberg, S&P Capital IQ, FactSet, LSEG Data & Analytics
- Experience searching academic/literature/news databases such as Factiva, EconLit, Proquest, Business Source Corporate, Heinonline
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as strong oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of Securities Finance industry is an advantage
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a Team
- Proficiency in Microsoft office and SharePoint
The selected candidate must be available to work Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM ET, with a minimum of three days in-person in the office, and additional hours as needed to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
We are looking for a driven self-starter who is comfortable engaging with colleagues at all levels and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
