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Research Associate - London

Research Associate - London

FinquestLondon, England, United Kingdom
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About Us

Finquest is the premier big data and AI company focused on identifying and connecting Private Equity and Corporate clients to relevant off-market acquisition and investment opportunities. As a leading FinTech company specialising in deal sourcing, our mission is to close gaps, fuel innovation and accelerate global economic growth.

Started in Singapore, Finquest now has offices in New York, Dallas, Toronto, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Bangalore and Hong Kong.

Role Overview

We are currently looking to recruit a Research Associate to work within our Research Team, actively identifying and reviewing M&A opportunities for our client base. This role will be based in London within our hybrid working environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Utilising internal tools, databases and external applications to structure profiled company searches in a timely manner
  • Qualifying, sorting and organising data enabling ease of use and to facilitate decision-making
  • Assessing the validity of data / information sourced in conjunction with client requirements
  • Undertaking research on target companies that match clients search scope
  • Working closely with colleagues across London, Toronto, Bangalore, and Singapore on the daily execution of project and client deliverables
  • Participating in client updates, becoming a subject matter expert on project outcomes and market insight to provide the client with added color and context
  • Transforming, improving, and integrating data depending on the business requirements
  • Identifying optimisation improvements across workflows, processes, systems, or content / data issues and proposing solutions to solve and / or correct them

Qualifications & Experience

  • Undergraduate degree with a track record of strong academic performance
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
  • High EQ with a strong understanding of the requirements of fast-moving markets and companies
  • Experience using data information providers will be beneficial (for e.g. S&P Capital IQ, Bloomberg, BvD, and other data aggregation programs / information provider’s databases.)
  • Experience working to and meeting consistent deadlines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; including presentation skills and the demonstrated ability to articulate ideas clearly and appropriately to influence others
  • Ability to work and thrive in a multi-tasked, fast paced environment
  • Resilient in overcoming objections with a tenacious and determined attitude when faced with barriers or obstacles
  • 1-2 years of professional experience with data analysis preferred
  • Strong interest in M&A and private equity
  • Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

    • What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Hybrid work schedule (2 days remote, 3 days in-office)
  • Training and development opportunities to enhance your skills
  • A collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company

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