Research Analyst at Prospa Inc

Job Description

• We are looking for an analytical and detail-oriented research analyst to assist in improving the operations and decision-making of our business.
• The research analyst's responsibilities include researching, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, and using the data to guide the business's decision-making.
• A research analyst should be prepared to work in various sectors, such as marketing, business operations, and finance.
• To be a successful research analyst, you should have excellent mathematical, critical thinking, and communication skills. You should be flexible and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform qualitative and quantitative research and consultation on relative markets
• Keep up-to-date knowledge of the industry and related markets being researched
• Understand the needs of the hiring organization or client in order to target research to their benefit
• Contact companies and agencies who can provide useful financial data
• Create clear and useful reports and recommendations for organizational use
• Communicate with business leaders, financial officers, and market representatives
• Interpret markets to conclude financial recommendations for clients
• Advise businesses to buy or sell products based on market insights
• Insert customer and account data by inputting text based and numerical information from source documents within time limits
• Compile, verify accuracy, and sort information according to priorities to prepare source data for computer entry
• Review data for deficiencies or errors, correct any incompatibilities if possible, and check the output
• Research and obtain further information for incomplete documents
• Apply data program techniques and procedures
• Generate reports, store completed work in designated locations, and perform backup operations
• Scan documents and print files, when needed
• Keep information confidential
• Respond to queries for information and access relevant files
• Comply with data integrity and security policies
• Ensure proper use of office equipment and address any malfunctions

Qualifications

• A firm grasp on the financial decision-making process within the company or organization of employment
• Experience collecting, interpreting, and organizing data
• Additional certifications such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) are preferred
• Ability to prepare extensive reports and present findings to companies with clear and concise action advice
• Working knowledge of the target industry and market
• Advanced speaking and report-writing skills for effective communication
• Attention to details and a commitment to accuracy
• Ability to keep sensitive business financial information confidential
• Ability to keep sensitive business financial information confidential