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Corporate Research Analyst
Grant Thornton
Chicago, IL, United States
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Description
About Grant Thornton International Ltd (GTIL)
Grant Thornton has set its sights on creating the next generation professional services organisation. The purpose of GTIL as set out by our global CEO, Peter Bodin, is to shape the future of the network through collaboration and innovation and to continuously bring an external, forward looking and global perspective to the network and its leadership.
Overall role purpose
The Risk management and independence function within Grant Thornton International Ltd (GTIL) sets out to safeguard the Grant Thornton brand and reputation through systems and processes that identify and mitigate key business risks including compliance with applicable professional standards and regulation. The GTIL Corporate research analyst will play an important role in advancing this ambition by facilitating the international relationship checking process and providing support to other team functions and projects as available and necessary.
Per GTIL policy and global regulations, GTIL member firms are required to maintain objectivity and independence with new and existing engagements and business relationships throughout the global network. The GTIL Corporate research analyst will support the international relationship checking process for GTIL member firms by researching the corporate family trees for prospective engagements and business relationships, processing identified entities via the Global Relationship System (GRS), and providing additional research support for risk based projects. The research analyst role will help member firm engagements remain in compliance with the prescribed policy. The main disciplines comprising this role include:
• Research
• Internal customer support and communications
• System support
Main responsibilities
• Compile corporate family trees and facilitate the International Relationship Checking (IRC) process
• Research and compile corporate family trees per policy requirements using business databases and online sources such as SEC filings, annual reports, etc.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to piece together information in order to identify accurate and complete corporate family tree structures for prospective clients
• Apply understanding of corporate ownership structure and terminology (parent, subsidiary, brother/sister, etc.) to correctly identify prospective client relationships
• Employ good judgement as to when an IRC must be returned for more information from the requesting member firm due to a lack of publically available family tree information
• Attain comprehensive knowledge of the IRC policy to ensure the appropriate related entities are included in IRCs submitted by member firms
• Communicate research notes professionally, thoroughly, and timely with member firm IRC contacts and engagement teams, who possess a diverse range of English language fluency and policy understanding
• Apply effective time management skills to manage this time sensitive process (standard daily volumes include 120 IRCs per day with an SLA of 24 hours for the team to research and process)
• Collaborate with a global research team based in Chicago, IL and Gurgaon, India to understand research best practices and IRC processing guidelines
• Understand the workflow and technical functions of the Global Relationship System (GRS), an online tool designed to automate IRC distribution and information gathering processes between GTIL and its member firms
• Utilize advanced Excel data skills to clean, structure, and format family tree data for upload into the GRS system
• Provide member firm clients with support to satisfy user requests, questions, in a professional, courteous and timely manner
• Operate in an international setting with occasional meetings and calls occurring outside of normal business hours to accommodate member firm needs
Support other GTIL Risk management and independence team processes and projects as necessary and capacity allows
• Support daily administration activities including user account creation & maintenance, user support queries, developing policy communications, etc.
• Assist in the preparing and delivery of training to member firms regarding the international relationship checking process
• Understand the various processes supported and tools maintained by the broader team in order to provide assistance during periods of high volume activity, team member absences or system upgrades
• Assist in various ongoing and ad hoc team projects as needed
Demonstrate the values and behaviours expected of GTIL Risk management and independence professionals
• Maintain a collaborative working relationship with team members and internal clients
• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality in matters that require discretion, and exhibit our global CLEARR values, of collaboration, leadership, excellence, agility, respect and responsibility
• Take ownership of personal development by regularly seeking and responding to feedback, participating in professional development and training opportunities as available and identifying and acting upon learning and development needs
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Education/qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, History, Library & Information Science or a related degree with a research intensive focus
Recent graduate or up to one year of experience as an associate or staff level consultant in public accounting or audit, supporting financial or risk systems, or in a similar practice or function
Experience
• Robust research skills and dexterity in utilizing internet search engines
• Solid critical thinking and analytical skills
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience communicating with professionals with a wide range of English language fluency
• Ability to collaborate with a global team operating from both Chicago, IL and Gurgaon, India
• Adheres to established schedules, work plans, and deadlines
• Flexible team player who embraces challenges and works proactively
• High level of professionalism and integrity
• Positive & can-do attitude, high energy with an inquisitive nature
• Previous experience of working within a global professional services environment and with international stakeholders
• Experience with the Bureau van Dijk Hyper Ownership Viewer database
• Fluency in Spanish or French
• Exposure to working with a global organization with an awareness of and keen interest in cultural aspects impacting day to day activities
• Ability to comprehend and apply policy content to business process scenarios
Benefits:
Grant Thornton LLP promotes a nationally recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles. For a complete list of benefits, please visit www.gt.com.
Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton LLP (Grant Thornton) is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd., one of the world’s leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms. Grant Thornton has revenues in excess of $1.3 billion and operates 58 offices across the U.S., with more than 565 partners and 8,000+ employees.
Grant Thornton works with a broad range of publicly- and privately-held companies, government agencies, financial institutions, and civic and religious organizations. Core industries served include consumer and industrial products, financial services, not-for-profit, private equity, and technology. Grant Thornton focuses on serving dynamic organizations that pursue growth holistically — whether through revenue improvement, leadership, mission fulfillment or innovation.
It is Grant Thornton’s policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and termination, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.