Research Associate London, England
Job description
Description:
Who are we looking for?
We at PEI Group are looking for Research Associates to join our welcoming, diverse and growing team in London. The successful research associate will be a part of a global team, responsible for the research and maintenance of online intelligence services that track the flow of capital between investors and fund managers active in the alternative asset classes.
The role demands first-rate organisational skills, excellent verbal and written communication, strong excel and data management skills and an analytical mind. The ability to focus and a keen eye for detail are essential to ensure that we maintain accuracy and a high quality of output. The research associate also needs to be comfortable with processes and must be thorough in their work.
The role would suit individuals with
- Highly developed research skills,
- High levels of self-motivation,
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- The ability or willingness to learn the dynamics of the industry so as to have informed conversations with its players.
- Past experience within a research role is useful, but not necessary.
- Attention to detail and patience so that work is completed on time and to the required standard.
- Multitasking and strong time management skills are also essential.
- Excellent spoken and written English skills and be degree educated.
- Excellent research skills.
- Be inquisitive and have a proactive, methodological and enthusiastic approach to work.
A working knowledge of and interest in financial services would be an advantage. The potential to grasp the dynamics of the private markets industry is also required. The ability to work on one’s own initiative whilst maintaining close and effective relationships within a team is needed.
This role would suit recent graduates, individuals looking for a step up onto the career ladder or someone looking for a career change. If you have a keen willingness to learn, are able to take initiative and think of new ideas to improve the department so please do consider applying, even if you don't tick every box! Our supportive team will be there to guide you.
Who we are:
PEI Group is a subscriber-focused business intelligence company. With our multi-talented global team of over 300 people, spread across EMEA, USA & Asia, our purpose is to inform and connect investment professionals across global, specialised markets. We identify specific high growth, high value investment sectors and themes where deep insight, strong market relationships and active capital flows are critical for success.
What we do:
PEI Group provides industry-leading journalism, data, and market insight to subscribing clients via a wide portfolio of specialist brands supported by our robust and scalable digital publishing, analytics, and database platform.
We also track the firms and individuals who shape markets and bring client-communities together to enable knowledge sharing, profile building and relationship development through professional networks and events.
Requirements:
The Research Associate is primarily engaged in the following activities:
Research
- Building and maintaining written and data-driven company profiles of fund managers, investors and service providers in private markets for publication in our online products
- Using online sources, including company websites, regulatory filings and news sources to maintain up-to-date and accurate data and intelligence in PEI's proprietary databases
- Telephone interviews with senior executives at fund management firms, institutional investors and service providers to identify their future plans
- Translation of these phone conversations into the accurate input of data and intelligence into PEI's databases
Data & Analysis
- Becoming an expert in how best to collect and present data in excel, chart and graph form
- Working as a team to survey market participants and analysing the results for publication across PEI’s editorial titles
Knowledge
- Maintaining an excellent knowledge of alternative assets through reading multiple intelligence sources to spot trends and contribute ideas for analysis
The balance of the above tasks, along with other duties, will vary.
The role demands first-rate organisational skills, excellent verbal and written communication, strong excel and data management skills and an analytical mind. The ability to focus and a keen eye for detail are essential to ensure that we maintain accuracy and a high quality of output. The research associate also needs to be comfortable with processes and must be thorough in his/her work.
Key relationships
The Research Associate will work with a team of research associates within the local office and will be expected to build relationships with colleagues in other offices. The Research Associate will also need to build relationships with editorial, sales, event and marketing staff members where necessary.
The Research Associate is responsible for building relationships with senior contacts in the industry through telephone and e-mail correspondence and occasional face-to-face meetings.
Key success measures
- Meeting agreed deadlines
- Meeting agreed targets of numbers of institutions researched and updated
- Accuracy of data researched
- Maintenance of an enthusiastic and positive attitude towards work
We strive to ensure that opportunities to work and develop at PEI Group are fair, inclusive, and open to all. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, or gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other equality characteristic
PEI Group supports flexible working arrangements, and we welcome career returners.
Please note that currently we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave (+8 bank holidays)
You deserve a break and are entitled to 25 days paid annual leave in addition to the 8 public/bank holidays. Long Service award PEI offer a scheme to increase an employee's holiday allowance according to length of service. After 2 years of service, you will receive an additional day’s annual leave, you will receive an extra day up to 4 years of service, taking you 28 days annual leave.
Holiday-Flex
Any permanent employee of PEI can buy from or sell PEI up to three holiday days. The value is calculated as 1/260th of the employee's current annual basic salary.
Flexible working policy
We know how busy life can get and believe it is very important to have a good work-life balance. That is why we have a comprehensive Flexible working policy so you can best fit work into your life.
4 days volunteer leave per year
Volunteer leave at PEI offers employees the option of taking 4 working days per year (fully paid) to give back to a charitable cause of their choice.
Life Cover
The Company provides you with life cover of 4 times your “basic salary”, as long as you are on a permanent contract with PEI.
Free access to Employee Assistance programme
The Company provides staff with access to a confidential employee assistance programme (EAP), which is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The EAP provides access to trained experts either via the phone or on a face-to-face basis.
Employee Referral scheme
We offer incentives for successfully recommending someone new into the business. If you make a recommendation for a vacancy, you will be eligible for a £2,000 bonus.
Private Medical Insurance
After successful completion of your probation period, PEI offer Private Medical Insurance via BUPA as a free benefit to you, but it is taxable.
4.5% matched pension contribution
After three consecutive years’ in the pension scheme with PEI, employees will have the opportunity to have any increased pension contributions (above 4.5%), matched by the business up to 5%.
Cycle to work scheme
After successful completion of your probation period, PEI will work with you to ensure that the loan of a bicycle can be treated as a tax free benefit, enabling you to cycle to and from work (we also have great shower facilities on site, as well as plenty of bike racks to safely store your bike!) Season ticket / Travel loan After successful completion of your probation period, PEI offers an interest free travel loan, available for all permanent employees, for rail or tube annual tickets, for the purpose of you travelling to and from work.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Unlimited paid holidays
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, EC2V: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What are your salary requirements for this role?
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, EC2V
