I'm posting on behalf of the recruiter -- if interested, please contact:
Amy McLaughlin amy.mclaughlin@us.pwc.com
This opportunity does exist in our Tampa office -- Amy Rolland,
PricewaterhouseCoopers
PricewaterhouseCoopers is seeking a talented candidate to work in their
Knowledge Services Organization (KSO). PwC's KSO is located in Tampa,
Florida. The ideal candidate will be a part of the KSO Information
Services Organization (ISO) performing in the Research & Information
Services team. The strategic vision of the KSO is to support PwC?s
aspiration to be the preeminent knowledge-based professional services
firm.
In this position, the Business Researcher (Associate) is responsible for
providing relevant research and analysis to Assurance, Advisory and Tax
partners and staff. This can range from providing quick fact checking to
synthesized research that demonstrates the ability to use sophisticated
research skills (source selection and search strategies) and to produce
value-added research responses and research analysis (interpretive and
analytical reviews of information/data). An understanding of available
research databases and creative approaches to finding information is
required. Additional responsibilities can include: aiding in the training
of staff on desktop resources and participating in product trials and
contributing to evaluations of information products.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Conducting reference interviews to develop full scope of request while
carrying research request assignments.
Providing navigational/training instructions where appropriate.
Liaising with other PwC research groups and resources as needed to fulfill
requests.
Continuously increasing knowledge of critical source tools and resources
relative to end-user research needs.
Synthesis and codification of research findings into a meaningful
response.
Participate in vendor updates and perform preliminary evaluations of
information products.
Applying knowledge of firm strategy/organization to developed solutions.
Job Requirements:
~ 2-4 years experience in a research role
Demonstrable experience in an information service environment
Familiarity with the use of external research databases (i.e. Dialog, Dun
&
Bradstreet, Factiva, Lexis-Nexis, Thomson Financial)
Understanding of the importance of knowledge within a professional
services environment
Experience in the areas of financial analysis, company/industry research,
business presentation drafting, personal client interaction, and
management of multiple tasks is preferred
Qualified candidate should have an understanding of financial statements,
should have analytical and problem solving skills, and should be
comfortable working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with the use of common office systems, particularly Excel,
Word,
Lotus Notes and PowerPoint experience
Proven ability to communicate efficiently in a corporate setting
Must be prepared to work flexibly and cooperate within the Knowledge
Services Organization (KSO) infrastructure
Excellent writing, interviewing and communication skills
Must be a team player with a demonstrated ability of working with various
levels of management
Takes initiative, has proactive attitude and is willing to question
established routines and practices
Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality work product under tight
deadlines for several simultaneous projects
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree (Library and Information
Services/Science) preferred
Travel Requirements:
0-20%
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Amy Rolland | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP | Information Services
Organization | Research & Information Services
3109 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd | Tampa, FL 33607 | (: 813.348.7560 | 7: 813.329.
5026 | *: ann.m.rolland@us.pwc.com
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