Research Specialist Intern
About Us:
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.