Corporate Researcher

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.
The Research team seeks to add value to our internal and external clients through delivering actionable insight, enabling data driven decisions and developing analytic products/partnerships. Deliverables are closely aligned to the firm's industry and go to market strategies. We are part of the Data Office.
The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of research and insight across the firm and to support our digital initiatives including SharePoint sites, Power BI dashboards and research databases.
We're happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we'll support you to balance your work and life.
A look into the role
As a researcher within our Research Team, you will:
Support the service delivery of research requests coming into the team and support the management of our portfolio of research databases
Undertake research requests to deliver insight and analysis on companies and industries, using a range of research databases
Work on our digital assets including updating and designing Power BI dashboards
Support the Research Team on its profile raising and knowledge management objectives, actively sharing knowledge and effectively uses knowledge systems available in the firm, such as the social business platform and intranet, monitoring our shared inbox, responding to enquiries and updating our sharepoint sites.
Knowing you're right for us

Joining us as a researcher, the minimum criteria you'll need is experience in a similar research environment within professional services or a professional qualification in Information Management. You will need to be confident using a range of research databases and Excel and Power BI. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don't worry if you don't tick every box, we'll help you develop along the way.
Experience of using a range of research databases, including BVD suite of products, Factiva and Refinitiv Eikon
Excellent knowledge of Powerpoint, Excel and Power BI or similar
Good project management and organisational skills and sound commercial awareness
Proven experience of building and managing relationships with stakeholders and vendors
Educated to Degree level with an Information management qualification or substantial experience

Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 73,000 people in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton., Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.
Our open and accessible culture means you'll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That's why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.
Beyond the job
Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you're with outside of work matter, that's why we're happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we'll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.
The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you'll be giving back to society. It's that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm's values - purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.
We're looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what's right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It's how it should be.

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