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Research Assistant, Informa IRS | Agoura Hills, CA
Job Description
Informa’s Information Research Service division is looking for a Research Assistantto join their Agoura Hills, CA team! The Research Assistant is responsible for gathering and researching interest rate information from financial institutions. This position is responsible for updating rates averaging 60 institutions per day. The Research Assistant is responsible for doing new research, checking audits, and providing support for all operations within the team. This is a full time position with an hourly rate betwen $15-18.00/ hour, dependent on experience.
Responsibilities:
• Update interest rate information on all financial institutions assigned for the day.
• Make appropriate updates to all necessary call sheets. (i.e., phone numbers, websites, notes and contact information)
• Make appropriate changes to financial institution information (i.e., product name changes, tier changes, mergers, and adding/deleting products).
• Extensive interaction with internal and external sources, (i.e., employees, managers, Informa clients, and financial institutions) to gather information.
• Review and audit worksheets carefully, accurately, and on schedule/time.
• Assures all call-sheets, faxes, e-mails, and web sites are filed away by the end of the day. .
• Assist the Client Relationship Supervisor in keeping custom reports up-to-date regarding institution changes, product introductions, product deletions, and new research.
• Check audits daily and reports the corrections to Assistant Client Relationship Supervisor.
• Electronically clips newspaper ads daily
Periodic Responsibilities:
• Research projects. Gather all pertinent information for the research project (i.e. product names, compounding, etc.)
• Provide back-up on rate and product updates for other members of the teams, as well as, other departments.
• Assist other departments when necessary on special projects.
Position Requirements:
• At least one year of office experience, preferred
• High School degree
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Internet.
• Must be detail oriented and organized
• Bank and credit union deposit product knowledge is a plus
• Bank Teller experience a plus!
• Extensive telephone experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excel in a deadline-oriented environment
• Ability to multi-task various projects and assignments
• Excellent customer service skills in person and by phone
About Informa
Our Business Intelligence Division provides the niche, sector-specific intelligence and analysis that gives customers a competitive advantage. We focus on the areas that are most valuable to customers: where intelligence can be directly integrated into their workflow and practices, and where it is predictive and prescriptive, targeted at what will happen and what actions businesses can take, rather than what has happened already.
The Division's sector focus, deep specialism, long-standing brands and investment in digital platforms and delivery sets us apart from peers. Learn more about the six verticals Business Intelligence serves within the Divisions section.
We're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do.
What makes Informa different:
• Access to a global community of colleagues, brands and opportunities
• Competitive Benefits with 401k match
• Generous vacation days, 9 company holidays and time off to volunteer!
• Work- Life Balance
• Paid parental leave
• Volunteer days