What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Analyst position at USClaims?
ABOUT US
At USClaims, we empower personal injury victims with the financial support they need to pursue justice. We combine legal insight, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to service to make a meaningful impact. Our innovative environment, guided by strong leadership, offers an exceptional platform to showcase your talent and grow your career. We are currently hiring a Research Analyst to join our team.
JOB SUMMARY
The Research Analyst's mission is to help the Company maintain and grow its existing portfolio of law firms. Not all law firms are created equally, and in this role, the research analyst will be responsible for reviewing new and existing law firms. The review process will vary depending on the size of the firm, the depth of history we have with the firm, the firm’s location, sources of leads, and other factors. This analysis is used to develop or update risk rankings that impact how the Company allocates time and resources across firm relationships. To be successful in this role, the Research Analyst must demonstrate:
- A strong sense of curiosity to dig into the details
- Ability to analyze data and draw clear, well-supported conclusions
- Ability to summarize the data and analysis into a concise executive summary
- Capacity to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Firm Research – approximately 60% of the time will be spent on researching law firms utilizing a variety of data sources, including: Internal performance data (leads, originations, collections, write-offs), firm location, specialty, size – utilizing AI solutions to research the law firms, and firm staff – compare existing contacts for the firm to see if they are still at the firm or if they have moved to another location
- Completing Risk Evaluation – approximately 20% of the time, after completing firm research, the Research Analyst will prepare a written executive summary summarizing changes in the firm’s performance since the last evaluation, notating anything new that the analyst learned about the firm, and most importantly, making a recommendation about future engagement with the firm.
- Special Projects – working closely with the Risk and Portfolio Management team, you will have an opportunity to work on projects that will further expand your knowledge as it relates to Structured Finance (Securitizations, Warehouse lending, and Rating Agencies)
EDUCATION, SKILL & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- A professional who desires to work in financial services and get to learn more about specialty finance as they progress in their career
- Strong organization skills
- Strong sense of curiosity
- Work independently and achieve daily production targets
- Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting data in Excel
- Ability to synthesize data findings into clear, concise executive summaries
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong ownership and accountability