Senior research analyst job description
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Senior research analyst requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in senior research analyst job postings.
Sample senior research analyst requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of research experience.
- Strong understanding of data analysis techniques.
- Demonstrated experience in project management.
- Proficiency in relevant software and tools.
Sample required senior research analyst soft skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and multi-task.
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
- High attention to detail and organizational skills.
Senior research analyst job description example 1
Visa senior research analyst job description
The role will be based at our Foster City office, in the Bay Area.
Positioned within Visa's Corporate Strategy group, Visa's Knowledge Services team is dedicated to providing research assistance and access to payment industry research to individuals across Visa globally. Among its key functions, the team manages an internal website that is accessible to all Visa personnel. The site hosts searchable research content relating to the payments sector licensed through various research subscription services. In addition, the team provides research support for colleagues around Visa globally, responding to research requests by conducting preliminary online research and conveying findings to the requester. The team also oversees the distribution of a daily email newsletter, schedules monthly webinars on topics of broad interest in the payments industry and maintains a steady communications flow with users highlighting new research resources and materials as they become available. The team continually engages with the IT, legal and sourcing teams to ensure the smooth functioning of Knowledge Services and on-going development of its intranet platform.
Essential Functions
As a member of a small team, core duties for the Senior Research Analyst include:
Research Support. Provide research support to Visa teams globally. Interact directly with Visa colleagues to understand the nature of the request, as needed. Search various sources including syndicated research reports housed in the Knowledge Center, databases available to the Knowledge Center and external resources.
Content Curation. Select, review, tag and upload research documents to the Knowledge Services platform. Participate in efforts to improve the taxonomy and overall process.
Communications. Participate, if needed, in creating and managing the distribution of Knowledge Center news materials to alert users of new research reports, services, etc.
Other. Additional activities, as determined by the team manager and team needs, may include assistance with Sourcing/Procurement, IT and other needs.
This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office two days a week, Tuesdays and Wednesdays with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% of the time based on business needs.
Positioned within Visa's Corporate Strategy group, Visa's Knowledge Services team is dedicated to providing research assistance and access to payment industry research to individuals across Visa globally. Among its key functions, the team manages an internal website that is accessible to all Visa personnel. The site hosts searchable research content relating to the payments sector licensed through various research subscription services. In addition, the team provides research support for colleagues around Visa globally, responding to research requests by conducting preliminary online research and conveying findings to the requester. The team also oversees the distribution of a daily email newsletter, schedules monthly webinars on topics of broad interest in the payments industry and maintains a steady communications flow with users highlighting new research resources and materials as they become available. The team continually engages with the IT, legal and sourcing teams to ensure the smooth functioning of Knowledge Services and on-going development of its intranet platform.
Essential Functions
As a member of a small team, core duties for the Senior Research Analyst include:
Research Support. Provide research support to Visa teams globally. Interact directly with Visa colleagues to understand the nature of the request, as needed. Search various sources including syndicated research reports housed in the Knowledge Center, databases available to the Knowledge Center and external resources.
Content Curation. Select, review, tag and upload research documents to the Knowledge Services platform. Participate in efforts to improve the taxonomy and overall process.
Communications. Participate, if needed, in creating and managing the distribution of Knowledge Center news materials to alert users of new research reports, services, etc.
Other. Additional activities, as determined by the team manager and team needs, may include assistance with Sourcing/Procurement, IT and other needs.
This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office two days a week, Tuesdays and Wednesdays with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% of the time based on business needs.
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Senior research analyst job description example 2
BNY Mellon senior research analyst job description
Job Responsibilities:
* Analyze high grade municipal credit inclusive of issuers supported by a letter of credit, guaranteed investment contract (GIC), investment agreement, insurance policy or other forms of conditional credit facilities; issuers supported directly by a corporate obligor such as a utility or an industrial corporation; issuers defined as "traditional municipal notes and bonds" which are municipal obligations generally secured by the property tax and other resources of the issuer; and issuers supported by a tax-exempt enterprise such as a hospital or a university.
* Knowledge of multiple municipal sectors with particular focus on state specific and municipalities therein, colleges, universities, transportation, utilities and housing.
* The Analyst will interpret, manage, and analyze research data in order to translate results into solutions for Sr. Research Analysts to issue buy/sell recommendations based on a minimal credit risk assessment
* The focus will be on issuer specific financial and debt factors as well as macroeconomic and demographic developments as part of the ongoing surveillance of portfolio holdings to identify their impact on related sectors and individual securities
* Under moderate direction, performs evaluation of public information (audited financial statements, budget reports, cash flow projections and assumptions, debt statements, tax payer and tax rate analysis and pertinent economic and demographic data such as income, population and employment/unemployment).
* Analyze variables such as regulatory actions and changing industry dynamics.
* Develop thesis document construction, investment memo writing, financial modeling, updating research management systems, and preparing materials for internal meetings, as needed.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
* MBA and/or CFA preferred.
* 10 years or more of total work experience preferred and 5- 8 years of investment experience preferred.
* Strong financial acumen and financial modeling skills
* Knowledge of SEC Rule 2a-7 imposed on tax-exempt money market funds considered a plus as well as general knowledge of general obligation, notes (BANs/TANs/RANs/TRANs), revenue bonds and VRDNs.
* This role offers a hybrid working environment - 2 days in the office in NY and 3 days remote working along with the ability to work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 2 weeks.
BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.
* Analyze high grade municipal credit inclusive of issuers supported by a letter of credit, guaranteed investment contract (GIC), investment agreement, insurance policy or other forms of conditional credit facilities; issuers supported directly by a corporate obligor such as a utility or an industrial corporation; issuers defined as "traditional municipal notes and bonds" which are municipal obligations generally secured by the property tax and other resources of the issuer; and issuers supported by a tax-exempt enterprise such as a hospital or a university.
* Knowledge of multiple municipal sectors with particular focus on state specific and municipalities therein, colleges, universities, transportation, utilities and housing.
* The Analyst will interpret, manage, and analyze research data in order to translate results into solutions for Sr. Research Analysts to issue buy/sell recommendations based on a minimal credit risk assessment
* The focus will be on issuer specific financial and debt factors as well as macroeconomic and demographic developments as part of the ongoing surveillance of portfolio holdings to identify their impact on related sectors and individual securities
* Under moderate direction, performs evaluation of public information (audited financial statements, budget reports, cash flow projections and assumptions, debt statements, tax payer and tax rate analysis and pertinent economic and demographic data such as income, population and employment/unemployment).
* Analyze variables such as regulatory actions and changing industry dynamics.
* Develop thesis document construction, investment memo writing, financial modeling, updating research management systems, and preparing materials for internal meetings, as needed.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
* MBA and/or CFA preferred.
* 10 years or more of total work experience preferred and 5- 8 years of investment experience preferred.
* Strong financial acumen and financial modeling skills
* Knowledge of SEC Rule 2a-7 imposed on tax-exempt money market funds considered a plus as well as general knowledge of general obligation, notes (BANs/TANs/RANs/TRANs), revenue bonds and VRDNs.
* This role offers a hybrid working environment - 2 days in the office in NY and 3 days remote working along with the ability to work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 2 weeks.
BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.
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Senior research analyst job description example 3
TransUnion senior research analyst job description
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What We'll Bring:
At TransUnion, we have a welcoming and energetic environment that encourages collaboration and innovation - we're consistently exploring new technologies and tools to be agile. This environment gives our people the opportunity to hone current skills and build new capabilities, while discovering their genius.
Come be a part of our team - you'll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
What You'll Bring:
A Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics or an equivalent discipline. Equivalent analytical experience will be considered in lieu of an advanced degree Intermediate to advanced proficiency with writing SQL queries for data analysis; Intermediate knowledge on one or more statistical programming languages such as R or Python.Experience with FCRA data in consumer credit. This could be previous experience with a lender such as a bank, fintech, or credit union, or could be with a credit bureau, or a government agency or non-profit that works with consumer credit data. Curiosity as to why consumers act the way they do with their credit.Experience with big data platforms (e.g. I Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark) preferred Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize and contribute to multiple assignments simultaneously Advanced experience with the MS Office suite, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPointA high degree of technical aptitude Excellent verbal and written communication skills. You must be able to clearly articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences Highly analytical mindset with the curiosity to dig deeper into data, trends and consumer behavior Capability to eloquently describe analytic ideas, requirements, processes and findings in non-technical terms.Strong work ethic with the passion for team success
We'd love to see:
Experience with FCRA data in consumer credit required. This could be previous experience with a lender such as a bank, fintech, or credit union, or could be with a credit bureau, or a government agency or non-profit that works with consumer credit data. Highly analytical mindset with the curiosity to dig deeper into data, trends and consumer behavior to better understand why consumers act the way they do with their credit. Ability to translate a business problem into an analytical design and propose a solution using its analysis findings.A high degree of technical aptitude and ability to run on multiple projects concurrently with minimal guidance. Intermediate to advanced proficiency with SQL (experience on Hive preferred) Intermediate proficiency with one or more statistical programming languages such as R or Python. Advanced experience with the MS Office suite, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Impact You'll Make:
Dig in by extracting data and performing segmentation and statistical analyses on large population datasets (using languages such as SQL, R, and Python on Linux and Big data platforms). Translate complex analytical findings into business insights to be shared at industry conferences and potentially published with leading media outlets.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
TransUnion's Internal Job Title:
Sr Analyst, Analytics Consulting
What We'll Bring:
At TransUnion, we have a welcoming and energetic environment that encourages collaboration and innovation - we're consistently exploring new technologies and tools to be agile. This environment gives our people the opportunity to hone current skills and build new capabilities, while discovering their genius.
Come be a part of our team - you'll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
What You'll Bring:
A Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics or an equivalent discipline. Equivalent analytical experience will be considered in lieu of an advanced degree Intermediate to advanced proficiency with writing SQL queries for data analysis; Intermediate knowledge on one or more statistical programming languages such as R or Python.Experience with FCRA data in consumer credit. This could be previous experience with a lender such as a bank, fintech, or credit union, or could be with a credit bureau, or a government agency or non-profit that works with consumer credit data. Curiosity as to why consumers act the way they do with their credit.Experience with big data platforms (e.g. I Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark) preferred Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize and contribute to multiple assignments simultaneously Advanced experience with the MS Office suite, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPointA high degree of technical aptitude Excellent verbal and written communication skills. You must be able to clearly articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences Highly analytical mindset with the curiosity to dig deeper into data, trends and consumer behavior Capability to eloquently describe analytic ideas, requirements, processes and findings in non-technical terms.Strong work ethic with the passion for team success
We'd love to see:
Experience with FCRA data in consumer credit required. This could be previous experience with a lender such as a bank, fintech, or credit union, or could be with a credit bureau, or a government agency or non-profit that works with consumer credit data. Highly analytical mindset with the curiosity to dig deeper into data, trends and consumer behavior to better understand why consumers act the way they do with their credit. Ability to translate a business problem into an analytical design and propose a solution using its analysis findings.A high degree of technical aptitude and ability to run on multiple projects concurrently with minimal guidance. Intermediate to advanced proficiency with SQL (experience on Hive preferred) Intermediate proficiency with one or more statistical programming languages such as R or Python. Advanced experience with the MS Office suite, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Impact You'll Make:
Dig in by extracting data and performing segmentation and statistical analyses on large population datasets (using languages such as SQL, R, and Python on Linux and Big data platforms). Translate complex analytical findings into business insights to be shared at industry conferences and potentially published with leading media outlets.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
TransUnion's Internal Job Title:
Sr Analyst, Analytics Consulting
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024