German Research Associate
Type:
Permanent
Location:
Central London - London, United Kingdom
Salary:
Competitive
Advertiser:
Capital IQ
Job Posted:
29th Oct 2008
Reference:
00
Languages:
All of these languages are required. English
German
All of these languages are required. English
German
Job Description
Capital IQ, a division of Standard & Poor’s and a subsidiary of McGraw-Hill, is currently recruiting for Research Associates to join our London team
We are looking for Research Associates to cover European markets for the London, Canary Wharf office. Working as part of a regional team, you will have direct responsibility for the coverage of the local private equity markets. In addition, you will participate in time-sensitive projects, data quality-assurance and collaborative initiatives with colleagues across offices.
Your main responsibilities will include:
Identifying relevant information on deal-activity and the buy/sell-side entities involved.
Maintaining regional investment firm profiles through primary (direct contact) and secondary (web-based) research.
Working with colleagues across multiple locations, to address market specific queries.
Quality control of regional market data.
Participating in and developing projects and processes focussing on data-integrity and workflow solutions.
Maintaining and developing relevant sources of information and direct contacts within your market.
Requirements:
Fluency in German, English and Polish.
A University graduate or at post-graduate level.
An inquisitive and investigative nature with a positive attitude and a strong interest in research.
A good communicator, with excellent written and spoken skills, and a confident telephone manner.
Able to work to ambitious productivity goals.
Computer literate with working knowledge of MS Office and ability to work easily with new software.
You must not require a work permit or sponsorship to work in the UK.
As intensive training is provided, a financial background is not essential; however a keen interest in learning about the private capital markets and the global business environment is important.
Please include:
An outline of your language skills.
A brief cover letter highlighting your reasons for applying for this role. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Please apply for the position by clicking on the link of our career website and stating the following reference number: 1729
http://www2.standardandpoors.com/portal/site/sp/en/eu/pa ge.topic/careers/4,7,7,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0.html
The entry-level salary is competitive (circa GBP26K) with a substantial benefits package
About Capital IQ:
Capital IQ provides high-impact information solutions to more than 2,400 leading financial institutions, advisory firms and corporations. Its solutions are based on the Capital IQ platform, a unique combination of global private and public capital market data and software applications that enable end users to draw deep market insights, generate better ideas, optimise relationships and simplify workflow.
Capital IQ is an equal opportunity employer.
We are looking for Research Associates to cover European markets for the London, Canary Wharf office. Working as part of a regional team, you will have direct responsibility for the coverage of the local private equity markets. In addition, you will participate in time-sensitive projects, data quality-assurance and collaborative initiatives with colleagues across offices.
Your main responsibilities will include:
Identifying relevant information on deal-activity and the buy/sell-side entities involved.
Maintaining regional investment firm profiles through primary (direct contact) and secondary (web-based) research.
Working with colleagues across multiple locations, to address market specific queries.
Quality control of regional market data.
Participating in and developing projects and processes focussing on data-integrity and workflow solutions.
Maintaining and developing relevant sources of information and direct contacts within your market.
Requirements:
Fluency in German, English and Polish.
A University graduate or at post-graduate level.
An inquisitive and investigative nature with a positive attitude and a strong interest in research.
A good communicator, with excellent written and spoken skills, and a confident telephone manner.
Able to work to ambitious productivity goals.
Computer literate with working knowledge of MS Office and ability to work easily with new software.
You must not require a work permit or sponsorship to work in the UK.
As intensive training is provided, a financial background is not essential; however a keen interest in learning about the private capital markets and the global business environment is important.
Please include:
An outline of your language skills.
A brief cover letter highlighting your reasons for applying for this role. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Please apply for the position by clicking on the link of our career website and stating the following reference number: 1729
http://www2.standardandpoors.com/portal/site/sp/en/eu/pa ge.topic/careers/4,7,7,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0.html
The entry-level salary is competitive (circa GBP26K) with a substantial benefits package
About Capital IQ:
Capital IQ provides high-impact information solutions to more than 2,400 leading financial institutions, advisory firms and corporations. Its solutions are based on the Capital IQ platform, a unique combination of global private and public capital market data and software applications that enable end users to draw deep market insights, generate better ideas, optimise relationships and simplify workflow.
Capital IQ is an equal opportunity employer.

