YipitData New York State Remote
2021-11-02

Research Specialist Intern

About Us:

New datasets are being created every day and investors need to incorporate them to remain competitive.
YipitData is the go-to, 200+ person data team for hundreds of the largest institutional investors and corporations in the world. We identify, screen, license, clean, and analyze alternative data to help clients answer their key questions.
We have amazing reviews (and a 5-star rating!) on Glassdoor and are one of Inc's Best Workplaces - a fast-growing technology company based in NYC, backed by Norwest Venture Partners and with a strong culture focused on mastery, ownership, and purpose.
About The Role:
Want to help build the future of investment research through data-driven problem solving? Come join us as a part of our inaugural Research Internship Program for the summer of 2022. We're looking to hire top performers from the internship class for full-time offers in 2023.

As a member of our team, you'll gain experience in:

  • Programming & Analytics: Learn SQL, Databricks, and other big data analysis tools. Collaborate with our data team to build a deep understanding of our datasets and proprietary methodologies
  • Data-Driven Research: Work closely with experienced research analysts to understand, create, and communicate valuable insights covering large, disruptive industries using our datasets
  • Investing: Become a trusted and reliable resource for our clients and work with them to identify their key unanswered questions. You'll learn how investors think about companies and the most important questions they need to answer to make investment decisions
  • Alternative Data Landscape: Build expertise in a fast-growing sector of the data industry at the largest company in the space. Become an expert on key datasets available to investors

This is a fantastic opportunity to build a strong technical & entrepreneurial skill set. It will position you for a career pioneering the future of investment research.

This is a remote-friendly opportunity; candidates are welcome to come to NYC for the program (where our headquarter is located), or participate remotely from anywhere in the US.

What We Offer:

  • A 10-week internship leading off with a multi-week training program that includes:
    • Technical training sessions where you'll learn to code
    • Ongoing training sessions where you'll learn the ins and outs of alternative data, institutional investors, and developing valuable insights
    • Skill-focused training sessions covering business writing, client communication, sales and marketing, product development, and more
  • The opportunity to receive a full-time offer as a Research Specialist in 2023
  • Support from your manager, a mentor, and our recruiting team to make sure you are set up to succeed
  • Plenty of opportunities to chat with leaders and coworkers across the company through small-format weekly lunches, company organized social events, and employee resource groups
  • For both intern and full-time employees, growth at YipitData is determined by the impact individuals are making, not by tenure, unnecessary facetime, or office politics. Everyone at YipitData is empowered to learn, self-improve, and master their skills in an environment focused on ownership, respect, and trust
  • To learn more about our culture and values, check out our Glassdoor page. We have a five-star rating!

You Could Be a Good Fit if You Are:

  • An undergraduate student with an anticipated graduation date between December 2022 - June 2023
  • A strong GPA showing commitment to scholastic success
  • An interest in data, business, and investing
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • A methodical and inquisitive mindset
  • Ability to work collaboratively in an innovative, entrepreneurial, and fast-paced environment
  • A commitment to learning new skills and working on a product team where everyone learns to code

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.