30 Aug Holland FinTech looks for an ambitious Research Consultant!
About Holland FinTech:
Holland FinTech, which started in fall 2014, is building an Amsterdam based hub and platform for Fintech companies. Fintech is the collective term for financial innovations driven by (online) technology. Examples are crowdfunding, Bitcoin, mobile payments, big data and more. Our members range from startups to established companies in financial services, such as banks, insurance companies or pension funds, but also include investors and governmental bodies and other stakeholders in the Fintech ecosystem. We leverage our global network and knowledge to empower our members to deliver their innovative solutions worldwide.
We believe that it’s time for a change in the financial services industry and that technology can support that change with great solutions and increased competition by Fintech companies. Not only do these technologies empower people to take better control over their finances, but they also grow our economy. We work closely together with organizations like StartupDelta and Startup Amsterdam.
Now you have the opportunity to play an important role in our young organization. We seek to strengthen our team with a great research consultant.
Profile:
We are looking for someone with an academic background, who is internationally oriented and who is fluent in English (especially in writing) and Dutch. Speaking and writing in other languages is a pro.
Who you are…?
- You have affinity with Finance, startups and venture capital;
- You have a bachelor in a related study (i.e. Business administration / Economics or Finance);
- You like to write;
- You can work independently on assigned projects;
- You have excellent analytical skills, and consistent attention for detail;
- You know you way around the internet and social media;
- You like to work in a small dynamic team.
- You have the ability to plan and prioritize and take into account deadlines and resources.
- You are able to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
We offer:
We can provide you with some exclusive insights into the next generation of Financial Services, an economy that will only become mainstream in a couple of years from now. We offer this dynamic position in an ambitious team, where you will have plenty of space to explore and develop yourself in a great startup environment. You have the opportunity to be in touch with our large network of banks, investors, large corporates and startups.
The position is for a minimum of three months, with a required availability of around 12 hours per week. Our office is based in the center of Amsterdam and this position allows you to work remotely. However, we do expect you to come to the office for occasional meetings and to help at our monthly meetups organized in/around Amsterdam.
Responsibilities:
As a research consultant you’ll be responsible for:
- Obtaining in-depth knowledge about financial innovation, digital technologies, regulations and venture capital;
- Researching online news sources, social media feeds;
- Developing conclusions on trends and reporting about them;
- Writing blogs and social media messages about the latest Fintech news;
- Setting up own research, surveys and questionnaires;
- Executing research assignments for members;
- Contacting Fintech companies to develop in depth understanding of their business;
- Researching financial markets, new innovations, start-ups and businesses and writing clear analyses of the data you found;
- Collecting, analysing and presenting data in a variety of formats to different audiences;
- Making our knowledge base accessible for our team and our members;
- Joining our events to meet the people who are making Fintech happen.
Are you ambitious; is innovation your passion and do you want to learn all about the next generation of financial services? Do you love to bring people together and are you good at planning and structuring? Do you want to work in a startup environment and help build our great organisation? If so, we would love to hear from you!
If you are interested in this position, send an email to [email protected] with your resume and your motivation before the 13th of September, 2016.
This is your chance to make your mark on the future of Financial Services!
