Research Specialist

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Duties & Responsibilities:
The
Research Specialist
will play a critical role in supporting the investment banking team by identifying and evaluating privately held companies for potential acquisition, investment, or strategic partnerships. This individual will be responsible for sourcing high-potential targets, conducting market research, and delivering data-driven insights to support company qualification efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong financial acumen, experience working with financial and market data, and a deep understanding of private company research. This role reports to the Data Governance Manager, with a dotted-line relationship to the Co-Heads of the Private Company Coverage Group (PCCG).

Key Responsibilities:

• Company Research & Target Sourcing:

• Conduct research to identify companies in targeted industries that align with the M&A teams'

• Use company databases (e.g., PitchBook, CapIQ, Grata, Sourcescrub) and proprietary sources to identify companies and gather company intelligence.

• Track industry trends, deal activity, and market shifts to refine sourcing

• Financial & Strategic Analysis:

• Analyze company financials, funding history, and ownership structures to assess viability as

• Segment and prioritize companies based on key financial and operational

• Database Management & List Building

• Develop and maintain databases of potential targets, ensuring data accuracy and

• Standardize and categorize company profiles based on industry, size, and

• Regularly update target lists to reflect changes in company performance, ownership, or market

• Market Intelligence & Competitive Analysis

• Monitor M&A activity, IPO filings, and leadership changes to identify companies likely to consider a

• Track competitor strategies and market consolidation trends to provide strategic
• Summarize research findings in reports, memos, and presentations for deal

Qualifications:
Interested candidates should meet the following requirements:

Professional and Cultural Characteristics:

• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced
• Highly collaborative and a strong communicator who can interface with stakeholders across seniority
• Analytical thinker with a detail-oriented mindset and problem-solving
• Adaptable and eager to learn new technologies, tools, and business
• Aligned with Lincoln's culture of excellence, entrepreneurship, and Qualifications:
• 2+ years of experience in data management and/or company
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Management Information Systems, or
• Strong proficiency in financial databases (e.g., PitchBook, Capital IQ, FactSet, Grata).
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large
• Prior experience in investment banking research, private equity, market intelligence, or financial analysis.Experience with project management and presentation.
• Knowledge of CRM systems (Salesforce, DealCloud) and automation tools for data
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects under tight

Additional Information:
Lincoln International is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

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