Research Assistant - Belfast, United Kingdom - Financial Times

Financial Times

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Belfast, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

About Us

Across the FT Group, our people are united by a mission to deliver world-class information, news and services to our global audiences.

We're a digital-first organisation made up of journalists, technologists, product managers, event planners, strategists, commercial and finance experts, marketing and communications specialists - and much more.

Our strength is in our employees.

Role Overview

fDi Intelligence is a specialist division of the Financial Times Ltd, established to provide industry-leading insights into globalisation with a portfolio of world-class products and services that assist both companies and economic development organisations to make informed decisions regarding foreign direct investment (FDI).

fDi Markets is the market-leading crossborder inward investment database and investor tracking tool, used by governments and corporations globally. It is the exclusive source of FDI project data for the UNCTAD World Investment Report and the Economist Intelligence Unit.

Responsible To:
Production Manager

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Research available sources in order to identify inward investment projects
Conduct further webbased research to gain additional project information
Input of inward investment projects and update missing information on previous projects to fDi Markets database
Assist in the development of information sources
Identify trends in and affecting FDI globally in order to compile an internal Trend Tracker used by divisional publication, _FDI Magazine_
Research and update FDI projects relocations and closures, downsizing, expansion projects and colocations
Identify potential investment leads
Conduct adhoc research and production tasks
Provide data support for the sales team according to geographical appointment

Qualification and Experience

Essential

Third level qualification in German or highlevel abilities in written and spoken German.
2:1 or above in a degree with a business / economic / researchrelated element
Excellent research and analytical skills
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work on own initiative
Highly organised with an ability to plan and prioritise
Adaptable team player with a positive attitude

Desirable

2:1 or above in a degree with a business / economic / researchrelated element
Knowledge of other main European or world language/s would be a strong advantage
Sound understanding of economic globalisation and cross border investment
Previous experience in a similar role online environment, database management, deskbased research
Analytical & report writing skills

Career Opportunities
The opportunity to develop a career within the Financial Times. The job position will help you to develop key skills and expertise related to the globalisation of business.

Our career development plan offers the potential to develop your career as an investment analyst, and there are opportunities to work in other parts of the Financial Times as your career develops.

What's in it for you? FT Benefits

Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career.

Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working, medical cover, enhanced maternity & paternity packages and subsidised gym memberships.

Full details of our benefits can be found here.

Further Information
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