Job Description The Information Specialist is part of the Global Investment Banking Information Services Group (ISG) and will work closely with other ISG members, and bankers. This is an opportunity for individuals to enhance their research knowledge in a fast-paced environment. They will provide on-demand financial, company, economic, and industry data, and market research primarily to bankers in Jefferies' offices in Asia and Australia and to Investment Banking Management in the APAC region. The Information Specialist will be the only team member in the region and will be strongly supported by the global team.
Role & Responsibility: - Provide business information on a timely basis in user friendly formats to bankers and other investment banking personnel, as necessary.
- Fulfill requests for financial, company, economic, and industry data, and market research. Provide guidance and training to end-users in basic research tasks and liaise with vendors for training when appropriate.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of information sources.
- Assist in the evaluation and procurement of third-party information sources.
- Accurately record research and time utilization metrics.
Experience/Skills: - Advanced knowledge of business information sources and online services including Dealogic, LSEG, Capital IQ, Factiva, and Bloomberg.
- Proven experience of business research for an Investment Bank. minimum 4-5 years' experience required.
- The ability to work independently and to communicate effectively with all levels.
- The ability to manage expectations, negotiate deadlines, and handle a high volume of urgent requests.
- Native-level proficiency in English required.
- Professional working proficiency in Chinese strongly preferred.
About Us Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.
At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.
Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.
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