ABOUT US:
ARIX Research is an international research consulting company focused on data retrieval and information services. As a carve-out of a large international PE firm, we focus on research projects for private equity professionals, consulting firms, and corporate clients.
We are currently recruiting for a full time junior research specialist to work in the company’s Stamford, CT office. The position offers flexibility with the option to work remotely 2 days per week.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Complete complex web searches to find information on companies and markets globally
Search through investor presentations, news clippings, and SEC filings; (go beyond the first page of Google results!)
Investigate industry trends, both historical and forecasted; identify relevant macroeconomic indicators
Analyze / organize results into thoughtful, meaningful, and coherent output

YOU ARE:

• A college graduate, with 1-2 years of experience in financial services industry or comparable corporate setting
• Familiar with specialized search techniques beyond google (Boolean operators)
• Eager to learn from experienced researchers about efficient search strategies across a wide variety of industries
• A resourceful, quick learner, willing to ask questions when assignments are unclear
• Attentive to details (Colombia is a country; Columbia is a University)
• Familiar with subscription databases and government resources (perhaps through research projects completed during coursework) like Capital IQ, EBSCO, ThomsonOne, LexisNexis, Factiva, St. Louis FRED, Bureau of Labor Statistics; etc.
• Able to think analytically, outside the box and keen to solve problems
• A team player with good communication skills (a sense of humor is much appreciated!)
• Proficient in major MS applications (Word, Excel, PPT)

Interested applicants should submit a brief cover letter and resume

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Submit specified application materials to georgia.johnston@arix-bi.com.