TRAK Records and Library is recruiting a Corporate Researcher for their client in New York City.

Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and at least four years of experience responding to business inquiries and analyzing results.​ Search expertise and familiarity working with a variety of business databases is required.​ MLS or similar preferred.​ For immediate consideration, please submit your resume in Word format to resumes@​trakrecordsandlibrary.​com today!

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LAC Group seeks experienced and service-oriented Senior Researcher on behalf of our client, The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a global management consulting firm and the world’s leading advisor on business strategy. The Senior Researcher will play integral role successfully manage a large number of high volume projects and must thrive in a learning rich, fast-paced, deadline oriented yet thoughtful environment.  The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver with a passion of excellence who will mentor and coach more junior staff to foster an environment of apprenticeship and knowledge sharing.  S/he will communicate in a clear and concise manner with a positive and engaged face to the customer and will assist in building a loyal customer base for Data and Research Services. Work location is Boston, MA.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies practical, timely and sometimes innovative research approaches; as needed, clarifies request objectives with internal customers ensuring superior customer service standards throughout all interactions; evaluates data quality
• Demonstrates proficiency in conducting comprehensive and high-quality general and at times, industry-specific research independently (e.g., pattern recognition in research)
• Collects, summarizes and synthesizes relevant data and information into appropriate, concise, timely and highly effective output (e.g., email, word, excel, PPT),
• Successfully manages a large volume of requests in a timely fashion, with high-level of accuracy and organization
• Develops deep expertise in specialized research tools, databases and sources; may focus on specific data classes (e.g., demographics, micro-economics, commodities, etc)
• Takes pro-active role in quality control process for DRS and coaches and mentors more junior staff
• Acts as a backup for the Research Team Leader across multiple layers of responsibilities (e.g., request coordination, scoping, etc)
• Contributes to building “best in class research function” by partnering directly with consultants and Practice Areas to understand knowledge needs; proactively identifies knowledge gaps; suggests improvements in the research process; helps develop the overall DRS service portfolio
• Supports more complex research products (e.g., press packs)

Qualifications:

• 4-7+ years of advanced research experience  within professional services firms, academia, government or equivalent
• University degree with demonstrated high academic achievement; advanced degree in business research related field is preferred but not required (e.g., Master of Library Science (MLS), etc)
• Proven research and database capabilities; focus on specialized areas a plus
• Potential hours of operation for DRS will be 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. Your full-time work schedule will be discussed and confirmed once you join the team and may be subject to modification based on the business needs
• Accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Effective prioritizing and multi-tasking ability
• Superior written/verbal communication skills
• Solid problem-solving orientation, ability to work in a fast-paced, team and customer-oriented environment
• Sound business knowledge; highly developed understanding of research techniques and information sources/databases
• Strong proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

To apply: http://goo.gl/MIFkX