Senior Researcher
- Recruiter
- PwC
- Location
- Sheffield
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 06 Jul 2017
- Closes
- 24 Jul 2017
- Sectors
- Accountancy
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
PwC is looking for an experienced researcher to join the Research Solutions Team at Executive level. The role will support all our lines of service with their secondary desk research needs - but there is scope to focus on particular parts of the business as well, such as Deals Research or Market Data. There is also a focus on writing biographical profiles in this role.
Experience of conducting secondary desk based research is required, so the key skills required are:
The ability to undertake research and analysis from a wide range of research tools utilised in PwC such as Factiva, Thomson Reuters products, Bloomberg, Capital IQ, BvD products, Mintel, BMI.Researchers provide insight and intelligence rather than large downloads of data.Further the post-holder will need to interact with client facing staff on a daily basis and at a range of grades in order to explain their research findings, as well as defining the remit of a research service.The role will report to the Head of Research Solutions, and be part of a team of 9 research staff. The team provides research support to all parts of the UK firm.
The candidate should be based in Leeds, Manchester or Sheffield.
About the roleResearch Solutions is part of the Sales and Marketing Team. SMT is a centralised support function and covers all aspects of marketing, sales support and business development. The Research Solutions team is part of a Market Information Capability within SMT. The prime area of focus for the capability is to support client facing staff to win work and then complete that work so the client receives a distinctive brand experience.
This is a new role, there is a need to grow the team to meet increasing research demand from the UK firm. Research Solutions is a very well respected team which has a great reputation for providing quality research support.
In this role, the successful candidate:
Provides research support primarily to the UK firmProvides advice on how client staff can undertake their own researchCollects and analyses data to help staff make decisionsProactively evaluates new research tools and formulates new research offeringsWorks with a range of staff at all gradesWorks effectively with other parts of SMT to support business strategy and revenue growthBrings curiosity and challenge so that research offerings are continuously improved.
Closing date for applications is Friday 7th July 2017.
Role requirements
The following skills are required for this role:
Essential skills:
Degree qualified.Able to demonstrate extensive experience using research tools.Able to explain the data found during the research process accurately and completelyAble to balance and prioritise multiple requests from staff at all levels, alongside own administrative and team responsibilitiesCan demonstrate that they have effectively shared knowledge across teamsHas knowledge of relevant trade associations, bodies and journalsKnowledge of Thomson Reuters, Boardex, Bloomberg and Mergermarket amongst othersExperience of searching for industry/company/biographical informationExperience of training staff on a technical competency such as research skills and also on products such as FactivaExperience of working in a customer or service focused roleAble to work as part of a team, but also on own initiative and without direct supervisionGood report writing and presentation composing skills (including use of powerpoint and word)
Desirable skills:
BA or MA in Information ResearchAble to use the advanced functionality of ExcelDemonstrate that they have effective networking and marketing skills
Location
Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield
Internal firm services
In order to deliver a first-class service to our clients, we need first-class support internally. Internal firm services is a network of specialist support professionals and includes marketing, recruitment, human capital, finance, technology, learning and development, procurement, to name but a few. Each team plays a vital role in making sure we have all the right resources, services and technology across our business.
The skills we look for in future employees
All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, 'The PwC Professional' and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships.
Learn more here
Diversity
We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. And we aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. Creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.
Learn more here Salary: . Date posted: 26/06/2017
Experience of conducting secondary desk based research is required, so the key skills required are:
The ability to undertake research and analysis from a wide range of research tools utilised in PwC such as Factiva, Thomson Reuters products, Bloomberg, Capital IQ, BvD products, Mintel, BMI.Researchers provide insight and intelligence rather than large downloads of data.Further the post-holder will need to interact with client facing staff on a daily basis and at a range of grades in order to explain their research findings, as well as defining the remit of a research service.The role will report to the Head of Research Solutions, and be part of a team of 9 research staff. The team provides research support to all parts of the UK firm.
The candidate should be based in Leeds, Manchester or Sheffield.
About the roleResearch Solutions is part of the Sales and Marketing Team. SMT is a centralised support function and covers all aspects of marketing, sales support and business development. The Research Solutions team is part of a Market Information Capability within SMT. The prime area of focus for the capability is to support client facing staff to win work and then complete that work so the client receives a distinctive brand experience.
This is a new role, there is a need to grow the team to meet increasing research demand from the UK firm. Research Solutions is a very well respected team which has a great reputation for providing quality research support.
In this role, the successful candidate:
Provides research support primarily to the UK firmProvides advice on how client staff can undertake their own researchCollects and analyses data to help staff make decisionsProactively evaluates new research tools and formulates new research offeringsWorks with a range of staff at all gradesWorks effectively with other parts of SMT to support business strategy and revenue growthBrings curiosity and challenge so that research offerings are continuously improved.
Closing date for applications is Friday 7th July 2017.
Role requirements
The following skills are required for this role:
Essential skills:
Degree qualified.Able to demonstrate extensive experience using research tools.Able to explain the data found during the research process accurately and completelyAble to balance and prioritise multiple requests from staff at all levels, alongside own administrative and team responsibilitiesCan demonstrate that they have effectively shared knowledge across teamsHas knowledge of relevant trade associations, bodies and journalsKnowledge of Thomson Reuters, Boardex, Bloomberg and Mergermarket amongst othersExperience of searching for industry/company/biographical informationExperience of training staff on a technical competency such as research skills and also on products such as FactivaExperience of working in a customer or service focused roleAble to work as part of a team, but also on own initiative and without direct supervisionGood report writing and presentation composing skills (including use of powerpoint and word)
Desirable skills:
BA or MA in Information ResearchAble to use the advanced functionality of ExcelDemonstrate that they have effective networking and marketing skills
Location
Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield
Internal firm services
In order to deliver a first-class service to our clients, we need first-class support internally. Internal firm services is a network of specialist support professionals and includes marketing, recruitment, human capital, finance, technology, learning and development, procurement, to name but a few. Each team plays a vital role in making sure we have all the right resources, services and technology across our business.
The skills we look for in future employees
All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, 'The PwC Professional' and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships.
Learn more here
Diversity
We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. And we aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. Creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.
Learn more here Salary: . Date posted: 26/06/2017