Company Description:

L.E.K. Consulting is a global management consulting firm that uses deep industry expertise and rigorous analysis to help business leaders achieve practical results with real impact. We are uncompromising in our approach to helping clients consistently make better decisions, deliver improved business performance and generate greater shareholder returns. The firm advises and supports global companies that are leaders in their industries — including the largest private and public sector organizations, private equity firms and emerging entrepreneurial businesses. Founded more than 35 years ago, L.E.K. employs more than 1,800 professionals across the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe. For more information, go to www.lek.com.

Overview:

The Information & Research Specialist plays a key role at L.E.K., providing best-in-class perspectives on secondary research and sources to our consulting team members working to solve our client's critical strategic problems. As a member of the US Information & Research Center (IRC) team, the Specialist enables consulting staff to quickly identify and access the most relevant data and information available, and provides insight, caveats and recommendations to assist consulting staff in understanding how content fits within the context of their project. The Information & Research Specialist will seek to develop expertise in certain topic areas (e.g., certain sectors, data sources), so they can serve as a trusted advisor on these topics across the firm. This position reports to the Associate Director of the IRC, and will receive ongoing mentorship, guidance and training.

Responsibilities:

• Support consulting staff by
  • understanding their questions and goals for secondary research and information to support project work
  • working with IRC team members, consulting team members and others to identify the most relevant resources and/or methods available for the research needs
  • collaborating with staff in other departments (e.g. Data & Analytics, Sector Specialists) to develop internal resources for specific projects or to be used generally
• Further support the firm in efficient secondary research practices by sharing updates and perspectives with other IRC staff and support staff
• Be in the forefront of secondary research by proactively seeking out new resources and continually expanding knowledge of sector trends and business issues
• Leverage internal resources and information streams to hone applicability of research approaches and resources
• Contribute to various other workstreams that promote the success of the IRC and the firm: activities could include:
  • Assist the Director in the assessment, selection and management of online, electronic and print resources
  • Support Managing Directors, Principals and client development teams in gathering information for business development purposes
  • Contribute content to the US IRC's knowledge bases to serve as reference points for both the consulting and IRC staff

Professional Development:

• Regularly participates in skill development activities, both internally and externally
• Continually deepens and broadens skill set

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Library and/or Information Science or equivalent work experience in providing business related secondary research support
• Experience in supporting company and industry research and analysis preferred
• Working knowledge of search functionality available in business research databases expected
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently as required.
• The ability to organize work and negotiate workload to meet deadlines
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to effectively manage ambiguity
• Strong problem solving, communication, and critical thinking skills

For more information and to apply, go to https://www.lek.com/join-lek/apply/apply-now

• Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess eligibility to work in the United States
• L.E.K. Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• L.E.K. Consulting has a hybrid work model in place for our U.S. offices.
• In New York City and California the base salary is between $60,000 - $100,000 (USD); placement within this range will vary based on experience and skill level. L.E.K. also offers a performance bonus, profit sharing and other benefits.
• In other locations, competitive pay is commensurate with the role and geography.