Research Interns – ECA International

ECA International provides the data, software and know-how that companies need to help them manage their global mobility programmes.

The role

Research Interns are employed for a 12 week period to provide essential support to the teams that produce the wide range of products and services which ECA provides to clients. Interns are required to conduct research and analysis for over 450 cities across the globe and are responsible for processing, verifying and uploading large volumes of questionnaire data. The position provides a foundation on which to build a career in research and analysis, international assignment management and many other professional disciplines.

Research Interns may be assigned to work in one or more of the following areas of production:

• Administration and analysis of ECA’s cost of living survey which monitors price changes for 150 items of everyday expenditure including food and drink, personal goods and services, clothing and electrical goods.

• Assessing a wide range of “hardship” factors such as climate, infrastructure and security which affect expatriates’ ability to adapt to life in a new country. Involves extensive internet research combined with analysis of expatriate questionnaires.

• Researching accommodation costs and assessing the suitability of properties for expatriates. Analysing changes in average property prices and researching changes in market conditions that may account for these differences.

• Investigating the suitability and costs of a wide range of expatriate benefits such as international schools, company cars and sports clubs.

• Researching the costs of business trip expenditure such as hotels, taxis and flights.

• Assisting with other surveys and projects such as expatriate remuneration surveys and pinning the locations of facilities and services on maps.

The candidates

ECA is looking for candidates with enthusiasm, flexibility, an inquisitive mind and the ability to apply high standards of judgment using well-honed internet research skills. They will need to work efficiently, effectively and accurately – a keen eye for detail is essential. Teamwork is a key feature of the internship so candidates will need to have a collaborative mentality and at the same time be able to focus on their own individual tasks.

Candidates will be educated to degree standard and be proficient in the use of MS Word and Excel. They will be highly numerate and have the ability to write clear, concise notes on their research. The ideal candidate will also be able to demonstrate a good understanding of global current affairs and world geography. Knowledge of a language in addition to English would also be advantageous.

Salary

£21,000 including bonus per annum (pro-rated). The bonus is 10% of annual salary (pro-rated) and is paid at the end of the contract, provided the contract has been completed in full. This equates to an annual salary of £18,900 (pro-rated) and a bonus of £485.00 (gross) paid at the end of the contract; the amount of £485.00 is the full amount and is not pro-rated. Salary is paid monthly in arrears.

Period of employment

Research Interns are employed for 12 week periods throughout the year. ECA is currently recruiting for the following periods:

• 17th August to 6th November 2015

• 24th August to 13th November 2015

Candidates will need to be available for the entirety of one of these periods. Availability should be indicated in the application form.

Location: London, UK

The closing date for applications is 23rd July 2015.

Please note that ECA expects to hire three people from the pool of interns working these periods as permanent Research Analysts, following the end of the internship.

Read more and apply here.