Knowledge of the Financial Services industry. Tenacity in the pursuit of information and a keen attention to detail. Strong communication skills and a willingness to find strong industry contacts. High level of numeracy - Ability to work with, analyse, and interpret data. Fluency in English. Previous experience working on a short-term contract basis or in a freelance capacity. Excellent time-management, organization and self-motivation skills. Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).