Research Associate - Prairie Capital Advisors, Inc

Now Hiring! Research Associate

Location: Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Schedule: Full Time, On-Site

Reports to: Research Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Why Work at Prairie?

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Company provided benefits
• Company paid time off
• Great company culture & dynamic team

Job Summary: The Research Associate is responsible for working with our professionals within the organization to research and write documents that are a large part of our Valuation Analysis.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Research, write and proofread the following, in a timely fashion (by the due date), with minimal assistance from other members of the Research team:
  • Industry Analyses
  • Quarterly Economic Overviews
  • Prairie Industry Perspectives
  • ESOP Newsletter
  • Articles assigned to Research Team by Content Committee
• Create surveys for ESOP-owned companies, with collaboration from the Marketing and Industry initiative teams, including:
  • Research
  • Analysis/data interpretation
  • Drafting survey results.
• Assist with preparation for busy season by pre-writing industry sections
• Proofread documents for marketing
• Participate in Research Team’s special projects and initiatives, independently
• Oversee Research Analyst/Sr. Research Analyst work product
• Mentor and train intern

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, but Master’s degree preferred with a focus on Liberal Arts and/or Humanities
• Prior experience using research best practices including but not limited to, understanding how to gather and utilize the most relevant information and properly document sources
• Outstanding written communication skills, including the ability to adapt to Prairie’s writing style
• Expert in Microsoft Office products
• Skillful critical thinking skills
• Highly organized
• Leadership minded
• Strong presentation skills, interpersonal skills, detail orientation and verbal communication skills

Work Environment: Office setting

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times

Benefits Statement:

At Prairie Capital Advisors, we believe in fostering a supportive and enriching environment that promotes the well-being of our employees both professionally and personally. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you live a happy and healthy life inside and outside the office. Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to meet your healthcare needs.
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Financial protection in case of unexpected health issues.
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance: Peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Generous Sick and Vacation Time: Ample time to rest, recharge, and spend with family and friends.
• Paid Parental Leave: Support for you to bond with your new child.
• Generous compensation: on top of base compensation there is also a discretionary bonus that is given based on performance
• Retirement benefits: company support towards your 401K and ESOP contributions that are made in your name.

At Prairie Capital Advisors, we are committed to ensuring our employees' well-being and work-life balance. Join us and experience a workplace that values your health and happiness.

EEO Statement: Prairie Capital Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

E-Verify Statement: Prairie Capital Advisors participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For all new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov  and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.