Researcher – Applied Financial Research
About The Position
The Researcher – Applied Financial Research collects, organizes, and documents company, financial, industry, and market data using appropriate research sources. The role performs financial statement analysis, builds and validates financial valuation models, conducts peer-company benchmarking, and evaluates risk factors and ESG considerations for incorporation into financial analysis. The Researcher prepares tables, charts, exhibits, and other materials; assists with written research deliverables and presentation or dissemination materials; and maintains records of research sources, assumptions, calculations, and model inputs. The position meets with the faculty supervisor and research team as needed to discuss progress and incorporate feedback.
Requirements
- Must be a current Winthrop University undergraduate or graduate student eligible for student employment.
- Basic knowledge of finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related area.
- Ability to work with spreadsheets and quantitative information.
- Ability to conduct research using financial, company, and industry information.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively and meet project deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Collect, organize, and document company, financial, industry, and market data from appropriate research sources.
- Perform financial statement analysis and analyze relevant company and industry information.
- Build, update, and validate financial valuation models.
- Conduct peer-company benchmarking and comparative financial analysis.
- Evaluate relevant risk factors and ESG considerations and incorporate them into financial analysis.
- Prepare and revise tables, charts, exhibits, and other research materials.
- Assist in drafting and revising written financial analysis and research deliverables.
- Maintain organized records of research sources, assumptions, calculations, and model inputs.
- Meet with the faculty supervisor and research team as needed to discuss progress and incorporate feedback.
- Assist with preparation of presentation or dissemination materials related to the research project.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
