Senior Information Research Specialist

We have an immediate opening for a full-time Senior Information Research Specialist in the Washington, DC office of a leading global consulting firm. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and visionary thinker to join a dynamic information resources team at a well-established and expanding organization, with a flexible hybrid working environment.

 Description and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director of Global Information Resources, the Senior Information Research Specialist will be responsible for:

• Work with global consulting staff on a wide range of research projects using information tools and proprietary databases to provide information for client projects and business development initiatives.
• Provide quick solutions and in-depth research, current awareness services, competitive intelligence and special research to support NERA’s consulting staff.
• Work with NERA information resources team members from other regions and offices to continue to build a global research function through sharing work and experience.
• Help educate consulting staff on research issues and train them on end-user products
• Assist in marketing and developing information services to NERA staff globally
• Work on special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Advanced degree in one of the following is required: information/library science from an accredited program or Master (MBA) in business or economics; undergraduate degree in economics or finance would be an advantage
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a corporate or legal research environment providing business and financial information is required
• Minimum 3 years’ experience conducting Legal Research using tools such as PACER, Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law is required.  Excellent understanding of the US Legal System.
• Understanding/knowledge and experience with database services such as Bloomberg, S&P Capital IQ, FactSet, LSEG Data & Analytics
• Experience searching academic/literature/news databases such as Factiva, EconLit, Proquest, Business Source Corporate, Heinonline
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Securities Finance industry is an advantage
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a Team
• Proficiency in Microsoft office and SharePoint

The selected candidate must be available to work Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM ET, with a minimum of three days in-person in the office, and additional hours as needed to meet time-sensitive deadlines.

We are looking for a driven self-starter who is comfortable engaging with colleagues at all levels and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources