Research Assistant

Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private client, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking.

Introduction: Prime Hires is seeking a skilled Research Assistant to join our client.

Contract Period: 3 months with potential to extend or convert
Pay Rate: $32.01 per hour
Location: New York, NY
Location Type: Hybrid; onsite 3 times per week
Business Hours: Monday to Friday; 8:30 AM to 5 PM


Job Responsibilities:

• Provides top level clerical or specialized administrative support
• Performs multiple and diverse tasks that cover a wide range of complexity
• Proactively exercises discretion and has autonomy to make decision within generally defined parameters
• Generally, supports a large group/team (8 to 20 ) and Senior Analysts
• Coordinates and executes routine and non-routine administrative tasks
• Collects, compiles, and analyzes moderately complex data and information, producing reports to be used by manager or department professionals
• May conduct record keeping that requires a general knowledge of accounting and budgeting procedures
• May provide direct assistance and support in staff activities
• Coordinates, executes, and completes a variety of special projects and administrative assignments through planning, development, organization, analysis, and implementation
• Provides administrative project support, using various software packages to produce high quality reports, presentations, and/or other documents

Experience & Qualification Requirements:

• Research assistant experience
• Admin experience
• MS Office Suite
• Scheduling, travel, and expenses experience
• Calendar management experience
• Understanding earnings calendars
• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Advanced Excel experience

****ALL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A FULL BACKGROUND CHECK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS****

How to Apply: If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Robertson & the clients we represent, value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.

Prime Hires & the clients we represent are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. Prime Hires is a certified diverse supplier and actively seeks to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. We champion building a diverse and inclusive environment.