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Group: JOBS 2.0: Job Search Career Networking Staffing. Post Resume -Get Paid by Employers at Resumark .com Subject: Research Analyst, Rising Investment Powerhouse (Washington, DC) Arpit Patel posted a job: Research Analyst, Rising Investment Powerhouse (Washington, DC) "Please do not contact me about this job. View company name and apply directly at: http://bit.ly/q1cFIC Job Description: We work to produce research and industry statistics for private equity practitioners, institutional investors and related stakeholders. Our research is widely used as industry reference data and disseminated in the market via proprietary publications, media coverage, conference and workshop content and the website. The successful candidate will join a dedicated, high-energy team of individuals with an outstanding track record. Despite its professional stature, this is a team that rolls up its sleeves and is extremely hands-on. The Research Analyst’s primary responsibility will be improving the quality of data in proprietary database of private equity firms, funds, and investments by: 1) Systematically collecting data through third-party sources as well as through direct communication with members and other industry stakeholders; 2) Capturing this information in proprietary database and knowledge management systems; 3) Contributing to the ongoing improvement of data management systems; and 4) Cultivating relationships with member firms to support direct research efforts Other responsibilities include compiling a weekly reading pack of the most important news in the industry for distribution to the entire staff and building exhibits in Excel for publications or research requests from members. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree with coursework in economics, finance, statistics or similar • 1–2 years work experience, ideally in a research capacity • Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills • Demonstrated primary and secondary research skills • Proven analytical ability and attentiveness to detail • Strong desire to learn about the private equity industry This position does not require financial services experience, however a keen interest in the private equity industry is essential and a basic understanding of financial markets is preferred. Experience working with databases and large datasets is also preferred. Proficiency in an emerging market language would be beneficial. Interest in international legal and regulatory issues is a plus, but not required."

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