MAC Executive Recruiters Hiring for Investigative Researcher at Boston, MA Full Time

Our client is looking fore an experienced and creative individual to perform research in support of its advocacy efforts and other activities. By identifying and uncovering information that will help mobilize communities across the country, research efforts are crucial to the company’s success and its mission of fighting for issues of economic justice. The researcher supports staff, members, supporters, impacted communities and others. The researcher will target both local and national issues and individuals.

Our clients campaigns and advocacy efforts involve extensive research, targeted litigation, regulatory advocacy, legislation, ballot initiatives, and demonstrations and actions directed against individuals, corporations, and government entities that are on the wrong side of fair lending and economic justice issues.

Job Responsibilities

The Researcher generates information and data on corporations, industry, government entities, and individuals. S/he focuses on in-depth, tactical research to be used directly and immediately in exposés and campaigns, rather than research papers and studies. Much of the research will involve detailed investigations of individuals, including corporate executives, politicians, and others who make decisions that personally impact our Members and the lives of working people. The Researcher conducts background research into legal and regulatory issues, legislation, and other business and governmental subjects. In addition, the Researcher will organize an extensive volume of documents obtained over the past thirty years and do interviews with decision makers to develop manuscripts on campaigns and history.

Specific Responsibilities Include

• Identify, obtain, and use all available resources to conduct thorough research of campaign issues, individuals, companies, and other subject areas of advocacy.
• Research and investigate individuals to obtain damaging information.
• Analyze company’s financials to identify vulnerabilities and comparisons.
• Work with Members and others to determine predatory, unethical or discriminatory practices.
• Work with community stakeholders and other organizations to develop information.
• Contact persons, borrowers, companies and others to execute investigations.
• Conduct secondary research through focused utilization of relevant third-party sources.
• Synthesize findings into digestible reports, summaries and talking points.
• Assist in the creation of press releases and statements fit for public release.
• Engage in the development of strategies and tactics for advocacy campaigns.
• Maintain a repository of research findings and related data.
• Facilitate and assist in advocacy campaigns as necessary.

TIME DEMANDS: Researcher must be able to meet the demands of the job that consists of 50+ hours a week. This is a demanding position requiring dedication and the willingness and ability to work long hours including evenings and weekends. Some national travel is expected.

Job Qualifications

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree – Required.
• Graduate Degree – Preferred.
• Training and certifications that demonstrate important knowledge and credentials – Preferred.

Experience & Skills

• Experience in the field of corporate campaign research, academic research, investigations and/or financial analysis.
• A proven record of using strategic research for accomplishing campaign objectives and results.
• Experience using strategic research for accomplishing campaign objectives and targeting solutions to problems.
• Strong attention to detail and relentlessness to pursue different paths in uncovering damaging and important information.
• A proven ability to create strategic research products that are concise, targeted, and bold.
• Understanding of print, broadcast, and online media and the intersection between research, media, and policy.
• Problem-solving skills to develop solutions under pressure with ability to work independently with only general supervision and being receptive to change.
• Skilled communicator with impeccable writing skills as well as an ability to synthesize and translate complicated information into clear, compelling language.
• Ability to think critically, make decisions, and justify recommendations based on data and analysis. Willingness to think entrepreneurially and creatively.