Research Associate

DOW JONES; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in intelligence analysis is seeking a Research Associate to support its Advisory team. This entry-level role involves conducting quality open-source research and assisting in project work for various clients. Successful candidates should demonstrate integrity, clarity, and agility while taking a proactive approach in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Comprehensive Insurance Plans

Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources

Education Benefits

Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support

Qualifications

• Entry-level research role with a focus on geopolitical and security themes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to handle complex information.
• Proactive attitudes towards operational tasks and team delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support project work for diverse clients across multiple sectors.
• Conduct high-quality research and validate information.
• Represent and advocate for the Dragonfly brand.

Skills

Open Source Research

Data Gathering

Analytical Independence

Job description

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We are seeking a Research Associate to join Dragonfly's Advisory team.

A Research Associate (RA) is a junior/entry-level research-focused role with a global remit.

Your main responsibility is to support other members of the Advisory team on project work for a diverse range of clients across multiple geographies and sectors. You may also be tasked with liaising with clients directly and working with other senior team members to ensure the efficient and effective coordination of project work. You will report to the Head of Advisory.

Tradecraft

• Conduct high quality open source research, monitoring and data gathering, including qualifying sources and validating information, to support timely and high quality project work, primarily related to geopolitical and security themes
• Utilise, develop and maintain internal resources, specifically data feeds and open source networks
• Develop and maintain other resources, including human intelligence sources, subcontractors, and graphic materials
• Provide high quality research in support of project work for a variety of diverse clients within agreed timescales, seeking guidance where required

Operational

• Be proactive in taking on day-to-day operational tasks and ensuring team delivery demands are met.
• Frequently seek guidance, support and training from peers and senior colleagues where appropriate.

Commercial

• Represent and advocate for the Dragonfly brand.
• Develop an understanding of Dragonfly client requirements through feedback, guidance and attending internal Dragonfly meetings and events.

You Are:

Dragonfly Intelligence Analysts are pioneering professionals who are passionate about our craft but dispassionate about our subject. We believe that excellence derives from integrity, clarity, agility and accountability. At our best, we display the following behaviours:

Integrity

You are honest and display clear moral principles in a world that is not black and white. You:

• Maintain analytical independence
• Lead by example; you are inspirational
• Collaborate with your clients in their best interests while maintaining discretion

Clarity

You seek and provide answers that are precisely honed. You:

• Answer questions in a way that is unambiguous and on point ● Approach your peers with candour and empathy
• Enable clients to see ahead and plan with precision

Agility

You intuitively adapt to challenge and change without compromising on excellence. You:

• Pioneer new approaches and techniques
• Support your peers and further their development
• Engage your selective attention to help clients focus on what matters and sustain their advantage

You take ownership and adopt a learning mindset. You:

• Take responsibility for the judgements you make
• Strive for excellence and recognise when we fall short
• Give clients the confidence in our intelligence

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans
• Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources
• Education Benefits
• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support

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Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process.