122 applicants

Company

Original Job Post

Baker McKenzie Tampa Center · 3 days ago

Business Research Analyst

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

Wonder how qualified you are to the job?

Maximize your interview chances

Law Practice

Insider Connection @Baker McKenzie Tampa Center

Discover valuable connections within the company who might provide insights and potential referrals, giving your job application an inside edge.

Responsibilities

Maintain and build strong relationships with in-market information and research managers and research Librarians, BDMC colleagues, knowledge partners, and lawyers, the center Research teams and Information Product Management team, and other Knowledge Services teams

Understand and promote the role and functionality of the Firm's business research, content, information repositories, and resources

Develop various research and business intelligence reports on companies, markets, industries, and practices in support of the Firm's growth priorities

Propose actionable insights (e.g., recommendations, business opportunities/leads) into client, market, and industry research reports based on external and Firm data

Support planned and ad hoc research projects

Coordinate with relevant teams within and outside of the department in the conduct of research, as needed

Help conceptualize/improve research report templates, formats, and product offerings

Undertake business and client research on request from lawyers, In-Market research librarians, and BDMC staff, and proactively when aware of users' areas of interest, and support and deliver high-quality and relevant products and responses promptly as required

Demonstrate ongoing learning and professional accountability that cultivates communication and collaboration, fostering immediate and long-term goals

Support the development and delivery of research training plans and programs for trainees and lawyers, and other staff, and assess learning opportunities for workplace excellence

Ensure and facilitate timely access to relevant business, industry, and client information and research resources to support lawyers/BDMC providing advice to clients

Work with regional I&R managers and research librarians, and liaise with internal clients to learn about their business focus and information needs

Apply industry thinking, initiative, and experience when providing information and research

Collaborative, supportive, team player working with In-Market Research Librarians, other Research team members, Knowledge Services staff, and the wider Information & Research and Knowledge Communities

Support and participate in the adoption and use of Knowledge and I&R systems

Participate in and lead projects as requested

Be aware of and participate in the Firm's and I&R group goals

Qualification

Find out how your skills align with this job's requirements. If anything seems off, you can easily click on the tags to select or unselect skills to reflect your actual expertise.

Financial analysisMs wordOutlookPowerpointExcelDatabase managementTransactional researchGeneral researchCapital iqMergermarketLseg workspaceLexis+Lexis advanceManaging multiple stakeholdersVirtual communicationComplex environmentsStrategy settingConsultingKnowledge resourcesProblem-solvingHard-workingInterpersonal communicationClient serviceRelationship buildingCollaborationStakeholder managementPersuasionPresentation

Required

Bachelor’s degree in business, management, economics, social science, communications research or legal studies

Solid research background, with good demonstrable relevant research and writing experience

Strong knowledge of secondary research processes and techniques

Good understanding of financial analysis

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel, as well as familiarity with database management

Familiarity with transactional and general research tools and databases, e.g., Capital IQ, Mergermarket, LSEG Workspace (Refinitiv) and Lexis+/Lexis Advance

Commitment to outstanding client service

Willingness to work on a later shift, 11 am to 8 pm, local time

Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, build strong relationships virtually, communicate effectively, comfortable working in large, complex environments, highly credible and persuasive

Demonstrated ability to drive results and a sense of urgency in setting strategies and executing against the objectives

Proven ability to influence, interact, and consult with senior leaders, strong collaboration skills, and effective stakeholder management

Strong communication skills, and highly credible presentation skills

Comprehension of a diverse set of knowledge and information resources