Loop Capital Markets - Research Professional

Loop Capital Markets
Research Professional

Job Title: Research Professional
Department: Analytics
Reports To: Managing Director/ Head of Analytical Services
FLSA Status: Exempt
Prepared By: Human Resources
Prepared Date: November 15, 2010
Approved By:
Approved Date:

Summary This is a research position in the firm’s Analytical Services Division. The Division is currently composed of five professional employees. The firm is charged with the responsibility of generating value-added research materials to financial market clients. The group does fixed income analytics, option valuation, econometrics, regression analysis, and a variety of other activities relating to monetary policy, financial markets, the economy, interest rates, public finance and general research topics. The Division publishes research analytics on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, along with “white papers” that vary in topic and frequency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate should have completed a Ph.D. in a social science or communication science. Acceptable background areas include political science, urban studies, economics, finance, business, sociology, and others. The candidate should have demonstrable capacity for deep research, a thirst for learning new areas, strong analytical skills, and strong communication skills. Professional style writing (as opposed to academic style) skills must be advanced. The candidate will be asked to conduct six to ten in depth studies per year, distribute them to our clientele and be capable of discussing findings with clients, media, convention groups, and others. Strong teamwork skills are essential and an ability to work well with people. Fearless capacity to learn is important. American citizenship.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Works well in group problem solving situations.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Completes work in timely manner.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Undertakes self-development activities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science, Urban Studies, Economics, Sociology, Philosophy, or Communication. Reasonable strength in Advanced Excel, basic modeling, and exposure to statistics Strong proficiency in Microsoft Publisher, Word, Adobe, an understanding of data bases and other software as occasioned, etc. Familiarity and interest in finance and economics.



Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Suite, Microsoft Publisher

Basic statistics and account metrics software

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Series 7 Licensing required. Company will sponsor.

Other Qualifications

Occasional travel for training

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please submit resumes and cover letters to Christopher Mier at hr@loopcap.com.


Job Title: Research Professional
Department: Analytics
Reports To: Managing Director/ Head of Analytical Services
FLSA Status: Exempt
Prepared By: Human Resources
Prepared Date: November 15, 2010
Approved By:
Approved Date:

Summary This is a research position in the firm’s Analytical Services Division. The Division is currently composed of five professional employees. The firm is charged with the responsibility of generating value-added research materials to financial market clients. The group does fixed income analytics, option valuation, econometrics, regression analysis, and a variety of other activities relating to monetary policy, financial markets, the economy, interest rates, public finance and general research topics. The Division publishes research analytics on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, along with “white papers” that vary in topic and frequency.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate should have completed a Ph.D. in a social science or communication science. Acceptable background areas include political science, urban studies, economics, finance, business, sociology, and others. The candidate should have demonstrable capacity for deep research, a thirst for learning new areas, strong analytical skills, and strong communication skills. Professional style writing (as opposed to academic style) skills must be advanced. The candidate will be asked to conduct six to ten in depth studies per year, distribute them to our clientele and be capable of discussing findings with clients, media, convention groups, and others. Strong teamwork skills are essential and an ability to work well with people. Fearless capacity to learn is important. American citizenship.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Works well in group problem solving situations.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Completes work in timely manner.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Undertakes self-development activities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science, Urban Studies, Economics, Sociology, Philosophy, or Communication. Reasonable strength in Advanced Excel, basic modeling, and exposure to statistics Strong proficiency in Microsoft Publisher, Word, Adobe, an understanding of data bases and other software as occasioned, etc. Familiarity and interest in finance and economics.



Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Suite, Microsoft Publisher

Basic statistics and account metrics software

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Series 7 Licensing required. Company will sponsor.

Other Qualifications

Occasional travel for training

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please submit resumes and cover letters to Christopher Mier at hr@loopcap.com.