Business Information Researcher - Professional Services
An extremely large and successful professional services firm with interests in consulting has a requirement for a Business Information Researcher to join their Information Services function. In this role, the Business Information Researcher will be responsible for servicing research requests that come in from across the business and covering a wide spectrum of sectors and service lines. The role works in a large, extremely friendly and supportive team environment, and in the longer term it's likely that the successful candidate will specialise as an expert in one or more sectors. The role is hybrid and the firm offers a choice of London based locations from which the role can be based.
In this Business Information Researcher requirement, the principal objectives and responsibilities are:
- Respond to enquiry-led business research requests that cover a wide spectrum of sectors and service lines
- Producing sector-aligned current awareness bulletins, reports and occasional presentations
- Undertaking deep-dive research projects as part of an agenda
- Being a mentor for less experienced members of the team who have joined as graduates
- Promoting the Information Services function by driving awareness and engagement with the wider firm
Suitable candidates for this Business Information Researcher requirement will need the following:
- Previous experience in a similar Information Services role where there is an emphasis on business research
- Familiar with a wide range of online resources, databases and other information sources
- A Library or Information related degree would be preferred, but candidates qualified by experience will be equally considered
- Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong organisation skills and the ability to work to deadlines, often in situations with conflicting priorities