Research Assistant (French-speaking)
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15 hours ago
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Job Summary
About Us
The Financial Times is one of the worlds leading news organisations globally recognised for its authority integrity and accuracy with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.
At the FT curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here youre given the chance to reach millions create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world.
In our warm collaborative culture youll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth career aspirations and wellbeing. Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path youll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere.
Build a newsworthy career at the FT.
Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups.
The Role
FT Locations is a specialist division of the Financial Times established to provide industry-leading insights into globalisation. Through its suite of products and services it supports companies and economic development organisations in making informed decisions about foreign direct investment (FDI).fDi Markets the teams flagship product is the leading cross-border investment database trusted by governments and global corporations. It is the exclusive source of FDI project data for the UNCTAD World Investment Report and the Economist Intelligence Unit.
As a Research Assistant you will conduct in-depth research on specific world regions identifying companies engaged in FDI projects and entering this data into the fDi Markets platform.
Key Responsibilities
Research various sources to identify new inward investment projects
Conduct web-based investigations to supplement and verify project details
Input new projects and update existing records in the fDi Markets database
Help develop and improve information sources
Monitor FDI trends globally to contribute to the internal Trend Tracker used by fDi Magazine
Track updates to FDI projects including relocations closures expansions downsizing and co-locations
Identify and record potential investment leads
Support ad-hoc research and production tasks
Provide data support to the sales team based on geographical needs
Required Skills and Experience
- French language proficiency
Third-level qualification (A-Level or equivalent) with a focus on business economics or research
Solid understanding of Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Self-starter with the ability to work independently
Highly organised with effective planning and prioritisation skills
Collaborative and adaptable teammate with a positive approach
Desirable
2:1 or above degree in a business economics or research-related subject
Knowledge of additional European or global languages
Solid understanding of economic globalisation and cross-border investment
Experience in a similar desk-based or online research environment particularly involving data management or databases
Strong analytical and report writing skills
Whats in it for You
Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave medical cover inclusive parental leave packages subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here.
Weve embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning. Additionally we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.
Accessibility
We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.
Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions email and a member of our team will be happy to help.
Further Information
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
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