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LibGig, an LAC Group company, has an immediate opening for a full-time Research Associate at a prestigious consulting firm with offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative individual who has vision and enthusiasm to join a global Information Resource team with an established and expanding firm. 

Responsibilities:

• Work with global consulting staff on a wide range of research projects using information tools and proprietary databases to provide information for client projects and business development initiatives;
• Provide quick solutions and in-depth research, current awareness services, competitive intelligence and special research to support staff;
• Work with information resources team members from other regions to continue to build a global research function through sharing work and experiences;
• Help educate consulting staff on research issues and train them on end-user products;
• Assist in marketing and developing information services to staff globally;

Requirements:

• Advanced degree in one of the following is required: Masters of Information/Library Science (MLS/MLIS) from an accredited program or Masters (MBA) in business or economics or law;
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a research environment providing business, legal or financial information;
• Understanding/knowledge and experience with database services such as:  Bloomberg, CapIQ, Factset, ThomsonOne, Datastream, SNL Financial, SNL Energy, BvD Orbis, Factiva, legal databases (Lexis Nexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law);
• Ability to prioritize, problem solve, respond quickly to requests and handle a workload requiring creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive thought processes;
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills as well as strong oral and written communication skills;
• Fluency in English is required and proficiency in one or more European languages is a plus;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Sharepoint.

To apply, visit: https://goo.gl/psfdJW

Katy Davis

Recruiting Assistant

LibGig – LAC Group

(323)302-9432

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