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Job description / Role
The role is to manage the design and implementation of research studies, analysis, and client support that delivers Islamic finance knowledge solutions to clients of the Islamic finance business unit. Will be required to independently conduct research and work with the broader Islamic finance team, and take the lead on building relationships with the various stakeholders in the Islamic finance industry.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Complete research studies and prepare client deliverables up to the required quality and within the designated budget and timeframe as directed by the Research Manager.
- Supports the new business development process by actively contributing to proposal development efforts.
- Support the development of relationships and acquire new research content from various institutions related to Islamic finance, including professional, academic and financial markets communities.
- Support the development of presentations, press releases and other marketing content related to research projects.
SCOPE & IMPACT:
- Responsible for conducting timely and accurate research and other contributions for research projects.
- Required to coordinate closely with internal teams.
- Team Player, with a flexible attitude and approach.
Requirements
- A Bachelors Degree holder in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Accounting or Business from a reputable university.
- Strong background in Islamic finance demonstrated by a degree, certificate or diploma or through at least three years of related work experience is preferable.
- Minimum 3 to 5 years experience as an analyst conducting and writing research reports, preferably in the financial services industry.
OR
- Minimum 3 to 5 years experience in an advisory capacity in major consulting firms, preferably in the financial services industry.
- Work experience in the Islamic finance industry is preferable.
TECHNICAL / PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate with individuals at various levels within the organization and external clients.
- Good critical thinking, questioning, and listening skills; excellent attention to detail.
- Demonstrated quantitative abilities.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Time management skills for managing multiple tasks simultaneously, while completing work within allocated time frames.
- Advanced skills using Microsoft Applications: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Conveys professional attitude at all times.
About the Company
Refinitiv is one of the world’s largest providers of financial markets data and infrastructure, serving over 40,000 institutions in approximately 190 countries. We provide leading data and insights, trading platforms, and open data and technology platforms that connect a thriving global financial markets community - driving performance in trading, investment, wealth management, regulatory compliance, market data management, enterprise risk and fighting financial crime. We are new market pioneers with 167 years of confidence. Breaking new barriers. Enabling more responsible, transparent and connected financial markets. We redefine what data can do. Through an open ecosystem, a high-performance culture, analytics, insights and technology.
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