Our client is looking for a Graduate with a minimum of 6 months experience within an Investment Management or financial Services firm to provide Business Analyst and Research Support to the directors of Wealth And Investment Management firm.The successful candidate will work closely with the COO to support the smooth running of the firm, including meeting organization, documentation preparation and following up day-to-day issues and projects with department heads and others across the firm. Provide additional support to the COO and CEO for projects, business cases and presentations.Main DutiesBusiness Management/ Research for the COO and CEOSupport the COO in investigation and resolution of BAU issues to help ensure the smooth running of the firm.Assist with preparation of presentations, board papers, strategy documents and other papers.Take on direct responsibility for other on-going or ad hoc processes as required.Assess new requirements and work with the appropriate business area(s) to embed into BAU.Represent the COO in project meetings as requiredWork with the MI team to maintain and improve operational MI/BI over timeMeeting preparationLiaise with contributors to ensure papers are provided and meeting packs are prepared on a timely basisTake minutes for some committees, and all ad hoc meetingsMaintain action lists, project logs and trackers, and ensure progress between meetingsRequirementsGood soft skills as well as an ability to understand and communicate technical detailsMust be able to work well with people at all levels of the organisationProactive in identifying issues and areas requiring improvement, and ensuring resolutionGood time management, and ability to work under pressure, managing multiple tasks with competing deadlinesSkilled in using Microsoft Office products, in particular advanced Excel and proficiency in PowerPointExperience in an Investment Management business, with some exposure to operational systems and processes, regulatory change, and projects, would be an advantageKPI’sAccurate and punctual completion of tasksMaintain a positive relationship with colleaguesPositive cultural impact on working environmentSuccessful delivery of key projects / project supportSuccessful identification of relevant BI/MI measures and delivery of associated tools #J-18808-Ljbffr