Russell Tobin
Base Pay Range
$60,000.00/yr – $64,000.00/yr
Job Title Research Associate
Location New York, NY
Employment Type Full‑Time
Salary $60k – $64k / yr base + uncapped monthly bonus
Overview Our client is a fast‑growing global research and consulting firm that connects leading financial institutions, consulting firms, healthcare firms, and corporations with industry experts to support strategic decision‑making. The team specializes in facilitating expert interviews, surveys, and insights across a wide range of industries and markets.
Why Join This is an exciting opportunity to kickstart your career in research, business development, and client engagement. As a Research Associate, you’ll help top‑tier clients—like investment funds and consulting firms—to gain insights by identifying and connecting them with subject matter experts across industries. You’ll gain exposure to a wide variety of sectors, from eCommerce to energy, healthcare to finance, all while building your business acumen, communication skills, and strategic thinking.
Responsibilities
Own end‑to‑end execution of multiple client research projects simultaneously
Analyze client briefs to understand research objectives and key pain points
Conduct high‑level industry research to identify relevant expert profiles
Source, screen, and recruit industry experts (C‑suite, senior executives, specialists)
Develop screening questions and qualification criteria for expert selection
Communicate directly with hedge funds, private equity firms, and consulting clients
Negotiate expert consultation rates independently
Coordinate scheduling, onboarding, and delivery of expert consultations
Manage international and cross‑office projects with senior stakeholders
Build long‑term expert relationships and internal knowledge bases
Qualifications
Graduated in Spring/Summer 2025 or Dec 2025 with a Bachelor’s degree (minimum 3.3 GPA preferred)
6–12 months of work or internship experience in a fast‑paced, client‑facing or research‑oriented environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong research, organizational, and time‑management skills
Team‑oriented with the ability to work independently under tight deadlines
Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to learn and grow
Leadership experience through internships, student organizations, or part‑time work
Fluency in English (other languages are a plus)
Comfortable speaking with senior‑level professionals and building rapport quickly
Ideal Candidate Profile
Smart, curious, and commercially minded
Comfortable with ambiguity and fast turnaround times
Competitive but collaborative
Coachable and receptive to feedback
Confident, polished, and professional
Who Succeeds in This Role? Someone who is curious, solutions‑driven, confident, and professional. You’ll thrive if you’re a natural communicator, quick learner, and team player who enjoys connecting people and solving business problems.
Seniority Level Entry Level
Job Function Consulting, Customer Service, and Human Resources
Industries Staffing and Recruiting, Human Resources Services, and Financial Services
Benefits
Medical insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance
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Job Title Research Associate
Location New York, NY
Employment Type Full‑Time
Salary $60k – $64k / yr base + uncapped monthly bonus
Overview Our client is a fast‑growing global research and consulting firm that connects leading financial institutions, consulting firms, healthcare firms, and corporations with industry experts to support strategic decision‑making. The team specializes in facilitating expert interviews, surveys, and insights across a wide range of industries and markets.
Why Join This is an exciting opportunity to kickstart your career in research, business development, and client engagement. As a Research Associate, you’ll help top‑tier clients—like investment funds and consulting firms—to gain insights by identifying and connecting them with subject matter experts across industries. You’ll gain exposure to a wide variety of sectors, from eCommerce to energy, healthcare to finance, all while building your business acumen, communication skills, and strategic thinking.
Responsibilities
Own end‑to‑end execution of multiple client research projects simultaneously
Analyze client briefs to understand research objectives and key pain points
Conduct high‑level industry research to identify relevant expert profiles
Source, screen, and recruit industry experts (C‑suite, senior executives, specialists)
Develop screening questions and qualification criteria for expert selection
Communicate directly with hedge funds, private equity firms, and consulting clients
Negotiate expert consultation rates independently
Coordinate scheduling, onboarding, and delivery of expert consultations
Manage international and cross‑office projects with senior stakeholders
Build long‑term expert relationships and internal knowledge bases
Qualifications
Graduated in Spring/Summer 2025 or Dec 2025 with a Bachelor’s degree (minimum 3.3 GPA preferred)
6–12 months of work or internship experience in a fast‑paced, client‑facing or research‑oriented environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong research, organizational, and time‑management skills
Team‑oriented with the ability to work independently under tight deadlines
Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to learn and grow
Leadership experience through internships, student organizations, or part‑time work
Fluency in English (other languages are a plus)
Comfortable speaking with senior‑level professionals and building rapport quickly
Ideal Candidate Profile
Smart, curious, and commercially minded
Comfortable with ambiguity and fast turnaround times
Competitive but collaborative
Coachable and receptive to feedback
Confident, polished, and professional
Who Succeeds in This Role? Someone who is curious, solutions‑driven, confident, and professional. You’ll thrive if you’re a natural communicator, quick learner, and team player who enjoys connecting people and solving business problems.
Seniority Level Entry Level
Job Function Consulting, Customer Service, and Human Resources
Industries Staffing and Recruiting, Human Resources Services, and Financial Services
Benefits
Medical insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance
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