Financial Services Intern at IDC in Needham, Massachusetts

Job Description:

IDC

Financial Services Intern

US-MA-Needham

Job ID: 2024-5360
Type: Intern (Full Time)
# of Openings: 1
Category: Research
IDC

Overview

Launch your career with the world's most recognized leader in technology market research and join an exciting, fast-paced environment.

We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Financial Services Intern to join our team for a comprehensive, 10-week paid summer internship program.

This is a terrific opportunity to join IDC’s growing proprietary and customized Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT) research offering to the financial services community. IDC’s Investment research team works directly with many of the world’s premier sell-side firms, hedge funds, mutual funds, venture capital firms and private equity funds in providing fundamental research support to their analysts.

This role is located in our Needham, MA with a hybrid work schedule.

Why IDC?

IDC is the most respected global technology market research firm. We are changing the way the world thinks about the impact of technology on business and society. Our people, data, and analytics create global technology insights that accelerate customer success. IDC has been recognized for the past four consecutive years by the IIAR as the Analyst Firm of the Year which is one of the highest accolades for the technology market research industry.

Our collaborative, innovative and entrepreneurial culture is the perfect place for you to discover your future.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with incoming research requests from financial services clients (e.g. hedge funds, mutual funds, private equity, investment banks, equity research)
• Coordinating calls/meetings between IDC research analysts and financial services clients
• Assisting in covering inquiry calls between financial services clients and IDC research analysts
• Logging client interactions with IDC analysts in an internal database
• Create strong partnerships with internal client service team; building credibility by being responsive and diligent
• Serve as an overall team player supporting clients and colleagues in a very collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program, preferably in Finance or Business Administration
• Desire to launch a career in Finance or client service
• A strong interest in technology
• Time management skills, especially when it comes to managing multiple client inquiries
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Software proficiency (e.g., Excel, pivot tables, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Proactive and results-oriented attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

About IDC: International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. IDC helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community make fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy. More than 1,300 IDC analysts provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries worldwide. For 50 years, IDC has provided strategic insights to help our clients achieve their key business objectives. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research, and events company.

IDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, handicap, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, ancestry, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or other categories protected by law.

At IDC, Inc., we are committed to fair and equitable pay practices. We pay our employees equitably for their work, commensurate with their individual skills and experience. Salary range and additional compensation, including discretionary bonuses and incentive pay, are determined by a rigorous review process. This process considers the experience, education, certifications, and skills required for the specific role, equity with similarly situated employees, as well as employer-verified US region-specific market data provided by an independent 3rd party partner. The expected compensation, depending on education level, is between $22-$25/hour for undergrads and $30-35/hour for graduate students.

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