Associate Research Analyst

About Us: Recognized as the trusted source for industry knowledge, LIMRAandLOMA provides research, training, development, and networking solutions to financial services companies. In a rapidly changing marketplace, companies rely on us for our industry insight, practical solutions, and unwavering commitment to their success. Why Join Us: Leading life insurance and financial services organizations around the world rely on our membership to make bottom-line decisions with greater confidence. They turn to us for: Research: Catalysts for new ideas, industry benchmarking, and strategic planning. Learning & Development: Programs to assess, train, and increase productivity, and develop future corporate leaders. Networking: Connections with industry leaders and peers through study groups, committees, and conferences. The Opportunity: We are seeking an Associate Research Analyst to join our Annuity Research team. This is a great role for a candidate who loves working with data and numbers to uncover actionable insights and “stories” that will help our members achieve their business goals. They thrive in a collaborative environment, working with both team mates and members. They are also comfortable working independently, and balancing a workload comprised of both regular, ongoing and repeatable work such as benchmark analysis, and timely, topical project work. This is a hybrid position which requires on campus presence as needed, you should be able to easily commute to the Windsor, CT office. What Will You be doing? This role will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining good relationships with member companies and collaborating with fellow employees, primarily through. Coordinating and conducting member engagement activities such as study groups, conference presentations, webinars Supporting primary and secondary research projects and serving (upon request) as peer reviewer for both Institutional Retirement and the broader Workplace Benefits team Managing regular data-gathering efforts, such as benchmarks and member surveys. What do you need to succeed? Willingness to learn the industry, develop needed skills, and contribute to the team’s success College Degree (business, economics, research financial, mathematics, finance, statistics or related preferred) Mathematic and statistic skills to work with data and develop reports; ability to recognize patterns to find useful information in data that's sometimes unstructured Ability to apply both qualitative and quantitative approaches to research Attention to detail, research, fact-checking and validation skills to ensure valid data sources and verify accuracy Ability to use Microsoft Office suite of products Sound written and oral communication skills Customer service mind-set and approach Flexibility and adaptability Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Ability and willingness to take initiative Preferred skills: A combination of experience in financial services experience in a company / industry role; competitive intelligence, product development, marketing or strategy is a plus Statistical analysis software a plus LIMRA and LOMA are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute. We welcome people with unique perspectives and backgrounds, recognizing that a wide range of experiences strengthens our ability to help members navigate with confidence. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. This Employer Participates in E-Verify. See the E-Verify notices. Este Empleador Participa en E-Verify. Ver el E-Verify avisos. #J-18808-Ljbffr