Editorial Assistant

Superb opportunity to join a leading investment management firm based in the City.

We're looking for an Editorial Assistant to join their UK research team. This is a new role and you’ll work closely with the wider business and equity research analysts to edit, format and publish documentation, critical to business success. It's a varied role that offers fantastic development and exposure.

We’re looking for an outgoing, self-starter with exceptional attention to detail. You’ll work both independently and as part of a small team. Accuracy is key to success along with strong communication skills.

The team follow a hybrid work pattern that usually equals to x3 days per week in the office.

Responsibilities:

* Editing and formatting research documents to meet requirements, ensuring high standards and continuity in style and the quality control process.

* Using Blue Curve and the in-house publishing system to produce final PDFs for distribution electronically directly to clients and third-party vendors in a timely fashion via Singletrack CRM system.

* Providing technical support and assistance to Research Analysts in both Word and Excel when required, including the creation of Excel charts and graphs.

* Working closely with IT when any changes or enhancements are made to the publishing systems to ensure tested thoroughly and any problems resolved before release.

* Supporting the Research Business Manager with any operational tasks as required.

* Contributing to the management of workflow within the department and ensuring the publishing schedule is up to date where possible.

* Publishing research documents in print when required, generating mailing lists, creating print specs and producing print ready files.

What experience you’ll need;

* 6-18 months of commerical experience (minimum).

* Ability to liaise and communicate with various business stakeholders.

* Excellent communication skills and written proficiency.

* Advanced user of MS packages and specifically in Word using templates.

* Ability to work under pressure and problem solve.

* Ability to be responsive with the managers/analysts, remaining diplomatic but firm.

* Experience within financial services or investment banking is hugely beneficial.

* Strong attention to detail, committed to quality, effectiveness and accuracy.

Benefits: 25 days holiday, annual bonus, 10% pension, private medical insurance cover, life assurance, group income protection, cycle to work, online discounts.

More detail available on successful application