Corporate Researcher

Open to all GTUK locations - hybrid working

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.  

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 

Knowing we’re right for you 

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