Demo

Research Assistant

Investment Company Institute
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/21/2025

The Investment Company Institute (ICI) is the leading association representing regulated investment funds, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), closed-end funds, and unit investment trusts (UITs) in the United States, and UCITS and similar funds offered to investors in Europe, Asia, and other jurisdictions. ICI also represents its members on issues involving the capital markets, separately managed accounts (SMAs) and collective investment trusts (CITs). ICI’s mission is to strengthen the foundation of the asset management industry for the ultimate benefit of the long-term individual investor.

ICI currently has a Research Assistant position available in our Statistical Research department. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for an individual who has an interest in economics or finance as this person is responsible for the collection and verification of data from investment companies for on-going surveys. 

Essential functions of this role include:

  • Work with contacts at mutual fund companies to collect data on a timely basis.
  • Organize and manipulate data files using Excel.
  • Load files into the database and perform data entry as necessary.
  • Review and analyze industry statistics, which involves identifying discrepancies.
  • Research discrepancies and communicate with contacts in order to resolve data issues.
  • Meet regular deadlines, including those for processing data, quality checks, and researching anomalies.
  • Assist on a variety of projects by calling for data, responding to telephone requests and other duties as assigned.

If you have the following credentials, we encourage you to apply: 

  • Undergraduate degree in finance/accounting, business, economics or related field.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Good organizational and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to follow through and resolve issues. 
  • Ability to multitask and meet rigid deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills needed to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with member contacts and departmental staff.
  • Demonstrated ability to use computer programs and to work accurately with statistics.
  • Experience working with datasets in Excel, Access, SAS or similar software preferred. 

ICI offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Compensation is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications for the position, experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons. Base pay is one component of ICI’s total compensation, which also includes a comprehensive medical plan, generous 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid leave, commuting subsidies, and tuition reimbursement as well as training and development opportunities.

Based in Washington, DC, ICI is conveniently located next to McPherson Square Metro station. This is a hybrid position with three days in the office and two working from home.   

To be considered for this position, please provide your cover letter, resume, and transcript.

ICI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Salary : $59,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Research Assistant?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Research Assistant career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$74,251 - $94,899
Income Estimation: 
$94,976 - $121,572
Income Estimation: 
$108,514 - $171,238
Income Estimation: 
$61,990 - $82,600
Income Estimation: 
$68,139 - $88,275
Income Estimation: 
$116,096 - $159,317
Income Estimation: 
$161,099 - $233,768
Income Estimation: 
$68,139 - $88,275
Income Estimation: 
$86,813 - $111,311
Income Estimation: 
$86,813 - $111,311
Income Estimation: 
$93,542 - $122,182

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Research Assistant.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Business Analytics Skill

    • Income Estimation: $116,096 - $159,317
    • Income Estimation: $124,087 - $161,899
  • Complex Event Processing/Event Correlation Skill

    • Income Estimation: $116,096 - $159,317
    • Income Estimation: $142,250 - $196,229
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Investment Company Institute

Investment Company Institute
Hired Organization Address Washington, DC Full Time
Job Description Job Description The Investment Company Institute (ICI) is the leading association representing the asset...
Investment Company Institute
Hired Organization Address Washington, DC Full Time
Job Description Job Description The Investment Company Institute (ICI) is the leading association representing the asset...
Investment Company Institute
Hired Organization Address Washington, DC Full Time
The Investment Company Institute (ICI) is the leading association representing regulated investment funds, including mut...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Research Assistant jobs in the Washington, DC area that may be a better fit.

Research Assistant, Workforce Development

American Institutes for Research, Washington, DC

Research Assistant, Workforce Development

American Institutes for Research, Arlington, VA

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!