Research Assistant

Summary

The Research Assistant at the American Investment Council (AIC) will assist with the management of qualitative and quantitative information and assist the Senior Vice President of Research to conduct analysis for the organization. The Research Assistant will take ownership of research projects and recurring reports analyzing trends in the private equity industry. This research will support the broader mandates of the Government Affairs and Public Affairs teams.

Additionally, the Research Assistant will assist the membership team by providing research to support the recruitment and retention of AIC members. The position requires a self-starter with equally strong analytical skills and people skills, who can work well in a small team and cordial office environment.

• Develop work product for internal use and public distribution, interpreting qualitative and quantitative trends in the private equity industry demonstrated by its business activities.
• Gain proficiency with third-party data sources to access information required to complete research projects.
• Manage very large and disparate datasets while maintaining data integrity and accuracy. Data management includes aggregation of information from spreadsheets, supplementing with additional qualitative research, data integrity testing, troubleshooting and analysis.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all highly sensitive data.
• Assist the SVP of Research in the production of reports, studies, and analyses.

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor s degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics or related Social Sciences field with a strong quantitative background.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collegially in a small organization.
• Show keen attention to detail and accuracy, without losing the ability to see the “big picture.”
• Possess an interest in private equity, corporate finance and/or economic research. An interest in public policy issues as they relate to financial services is also desirable.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word are imperative. Familiarity with statistical software (particularly STATA) and database management tools, is desirable.
• Takes initiative and works in a methodological and systematic way to meet deadlines. Proactively tackles problems as they arise.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. required.

The American Investment Council (AIC) is an advocacy and resource organization established to develop and provide information about the private investment industry and its contributions to the long-term growth of the U.S. economy and retirement security of American workers. Member firms of the AIC consist of the country’s leading private equity, private credit, and growth capital firms united by their successful partnerships with limited partners and American businesses.

This position will be expected to work 40 hours per week plus overtime as necessary and reports to the SVP of Research. Travel may be required and will be determined on an as-needed basis. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by the individual assigned to this position. Management reserves the right to modify or remove duties and to assign additional duties as necessary.

AIC is an equal opportunity employer.