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Research Analyst

ACORD Corporation

  • Little Falls, New Jersey
  • 30+ days ago
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    Description

    Position Summary
    The Research Analyst will directly support the organization in key projects, both internally across ACORD and externally facing. The candidate will enjoy working in a high-pace and high-reward environment that requires strong analytical and communication skills. The ability to conduct detailed research while maintaining a view on the strategic context for multiple projects at the same time will be a key success factor in this dynamic project-driven role. The Analyst must be comfortable with quickly familiarizing themselves on new topics in order to contribute to the project team’s success.

    Position Responsibilities

    • Take responsibility for research projects from conception to completion, with guidance from managers or project leads, and collaboration with peers. Write recommendations and present findings to management team or clients, if applicable;
    • Participate in cross-functional teams and build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders;
    • Build financial models and conduct quantitative/qualitative analysis to guide internal and external perspectives;
    • Work independently or as a member of a small team to conduct rigorous, fact-based research and analysis;
    • Deliver work that meets high standards of quality, accuracy, and relevance;
    • Create presentations (e.g. board meeting materials or CEO speeches) and write white papers;

    Education & Essential Skills

    • Undergraduate degree in business, finance / accounting, economics or related field;
    • Master’s degree preferred with a record of outstanding academic achievement;
    • Strong business and financial acumen and curiosity; previous experience in conducting research
    • Ability to learn complex concepts such as the understanding of drivers behind a  strategic business models;
    • Capable with collecting and analyzing financial data and interpreting financial statements;
    • Strong, naturally curious, problem-solver (e.g., issue identification, structuring);
    • Confident managing very large data sets and performing analysis to distill and draw out insights from large, complex data sources.  Ability to communicate business requirements and data needs to technical staff;
    • Ability to work at a fast pace and under pressure with exposure to Senior Staff.  Experience managing demanding deadlines, changing requirements, and working with limited resources or information;
    • Proficient in using business software applications including MS Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook. MS Visio experience is also a plus;
    • Excellent written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills.

    Experience

    • Two years previous work experience, business analyst or consulting experience a plus (including internships);
    • Insurance industry background is a plus;
    • Proven leadership and management skills.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLittle Falls, New Jersey
    IndustryInternet Services
    Company Size50 to 99 employees
    Year Founded1970

    About Company

    ​Mission ACORD (Association for Cooperative Operations Research and Development), founded in 1970, is a global, nonprofit organization serving the insurance and related industries. ACORD facilitates fast, accurate data exchange and more efficient workflows through the development of electronic standards, standardized forms, and tools to support their use. Implementing ACORD Standards has been shown to improve data quality and flow, increase efficiency, and realize billion-dollar savings to the global industry. ACORD members worldwide include hundreds of insurance and reinsurance companies, agents and brokers, software providers, financial services organizations and industry associations. ACORD also presents events, videos, research papers and seminars on current technology and business topics. ACORD maintains offices in New York and London. Vision ACORD envisions an insurance industry that embraces a global and enterprise view of information,in which relevant business solutions all include or provide for ACORD Standards. ACORD wants all trading partners to be able to easily exchange information. ACORD's vision includes implementation of best practices for enterprise architecture, including systems made up of interchangeable components based on ACORD Standards that provide a 360-degree view of people, organizations, and risks. Products and services built upon these components will be highly configurable and will enable a wide range of consistent transactions and processes across the entire insurance value chain.​​

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