About the position
FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 170,000 investment professionals around the world, providing instant anytime, anywhere access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make key investment decisions. As a globally inclusive community unified by the FactSet spirit of going above and beyond for each other, we enable our people to bring their whole selves to work and to join in, be heard, contribute, and grow. Product Development is at the heart of what makes FactSet the right solution for our clients. Since our inception, our product developers have been responsible for driving the delivery of products that supply financial data, analytics and trading solutions for thousands of financial professionals around the globe. Our team members are passionate about growth, innovation and collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Gain exposure to our users and their workflows
- Understand how our product teams support FactSet's applications
- Learn to ask effective questions in various situations to gather information and uncover user needs
- Shadow product specialists to see how they partner with teams (UX design, engineering, quality assurance) and stakeholders to inspire the delivery of valued-based solutions as a team
- Engage in independent projects and present your findings to the senior management team
Requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
- Strong organizational, communication, troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting
- High level of motivation
- Passion for technology and basic knowledge of financial markets
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Juniors in good academic standing (GPA 3.0 and above)
Nice-to-haves
- Backgrounds in finance, MIS, economics, business administration, and applied mathematics
Benefits
- Opportunity to join a growing firm with a proven track record of success for over 40 years
- Ability to demonstrate individual achievement and develop versatile skillsets in an atmosphere radiating support and collaboration
- Autonomy and trust needed to contribute to the success of our clients and have a direct impact on FactSet’s business
- Opportunities to meet members of the executive and senior management teams by attending the global speaker series and regional events
- Mentorship program that pairs you up with a member of the team
- A social community dedicated to volunteerism, intramural sports, and team-building events
- Business resource groups designed to cultivate an inclusive environment for all
