Research Assistant (Portfolio Companies)

Company Description

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 6000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.

At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.

If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

Job Description

About Us:
Billtrust is the leader in Accounts Receivable Automation. Finance leaders turn to Billtrust to control costs, accelerate cash flow and improve customer satisfaction. As a B2B order-to-cash software and digital payments market leader, we help the world's leading brands get paid faster while transitioning from expensive paper invoicing and check acceptance to efficient electronic billing and payments. With over 2,600 global customers and more than $1 trillion invoice dollars processed, Billtrust delivers business value through deep industry expertise and a culture relentlessly focused on delivering meaningful customer outcomes.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Research Assistant to support our ADR Team. The successful candidate will assist in gathering and analyzing market data, identifying potential leads, and providing valuable insights that will help the team effectively engage with prospects. This role is essential for enhancing our outreach strategies and ensuring our team has the information needed to succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct market research to identify potential leads and target industries relevant to our services.
- Assist in the development of lead generation strategies and outreach plans.
- Compile and maintain updated lists of prospects, including key contacts and company information.
- Support the ADR team in identifying new and correct contacts for our prospects.
- Monitor industry news and trends to identify opportunities for outreach and engagement.
- Collaborate with team members to streamline processes and improve research methodologies.
- Provide administrative support as needed, including researching companies and validating data.

Qualifications

Qualifications:
- Strong research and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, Zoominfo).
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Prior experience in sales, research or business development is a plus.

Additional Information

We believe that coming together as a community, in person, is important to innovation, connection and fostering a sense of belonging. Our roles have the right balance of remote and in-office working (our own amazing spaces or those of our partners and customers) to enable flexibility for managing your life along with ensuring a real connection with your colleagues and the broader IFS community.