{"id":2593312,"date":"2022-02-03T20:53:14","date_gmt":"2022-02-03T20:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.worldbusinesschicago.com\/?p=2593312"},"modified":"2022-02-03T20:53:14","modified_gmt":"2022-02-03T20:53:14","slug":"research-analyst","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbusinesschicago.com\/research-analyst\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Analyst"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Research Analyst<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>World Business Chicago (WBC)<\/strong> is a public-private, non-profit partnership that drives inclusive economic growth and job creation, supports business, and promotes Chicago as a leading global city.<\/p>\n<p><em>The Research Center provides cross-functional support to enhance WBC\u2019s thought leadership in attracting, expanding and retaining businesses, promoting Chicago as a global business destination, and designing and scaling initiatives for economic growth. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary and Job Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Research Analyst is responsible for assisting the Research Center with key initiatives as assigned and will have the opportunity to take a consultative approach to the workflow on cross-functional teams. The individual is dynamic, hard-working, and eager to engage in an \u201call-hands-on-deck\u201d small-team environment with strong data gathering and analysis skills and a passion for applying research to drive economic development in Chicago through WBC\u2019s mission and goals. The Research Analyst is a full-time position reporting to the Vice President of Research.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Queries data from economic and business indicator databases for analysis and reporting<\/li>\n<li>Builds custom comparative analyses and research outlining Chicago\u2019s competitive advantages<\/li>\n<li>Supports responses to external requests for information from companies and their intermediaries, media, City of Chicago, civic stakeholders, and other partners<\/li>\n<li>Assembles, analyzes, and presents data for use in weekly dashboards, presentations, Research Center white papers, website, and other materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications and Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Undergraduate degree in economics, urban planning, statistics, or a related field<\/li>\n<li>High proficiency in Excel (GIS, Tableau, or R experience strongly preferred)<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated understanding of economic development concepts and analytical applications<\/li>\n<li>Excellent academic record<\/li>\n<li>Highly collaborative work style<\/li>\n<li>Desire to problem-solve thoughtfully and creatively<\/li>\n<li>Positive, proactive attitude toward projects and work<\/li>\n<li>Strong sense of organization, time management, and attention to detail<\/li>\n<li>Ability to communicate with courtesy, clarity, and diplomacy<\/li>\n<li>Willingness to receive feedback on work and overall progress<\/li>\n<li>Able to physically be in the office (downtown Chicago) at least 3 days per week with the option of 2 days remote<\/li>\n<li>Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination is required by the first day of work unless there is an exemption due to medical or religious reasons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Please email a resume and cover letter to: <a href=\"mailto:HR@worldbusinesschicago.com\">HR@worldbusinesschicago.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>World Business Chicago is an equal opportunity employer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Research Analyst World Business Chicago (WBC) is a public-private, non-profit partnership that drives inclusive economic growth and job creation, supports business, and promotes Chicago as a leading global city. 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