Overview
A global intelligence and advisory firm is currently looking for a Custom Research Analyst to join its New York-based team.
The firm is seeking a custom research and geopolitical analyst of the very highest caliber to join its New York City office. Applicants must have full-time work capability with preferred availability in New York City, and proficiency in at least one language other than English. Mid- and early-career candidates will be considered for this role.
Key Responsibilities
This is a great opportunity to rapidly absorb rare insights on compelling issues and build a remarkable skill set performing a range of critical roles and responsibilities, including:
- Helping leading investment analysts and corporate leaders leverage primary research to make better decisions
- Interviewing leading subject matter experts from our global network to extract critical insights into client questions
- Recruiting world-class global subject matter experts into the the firm’s network and for participation in client projects
- Monitoring and regularly reporting on complex political, economic, and security dynamics in challenging countries
- Writing, analyzing, synthesizing, and presenting complex findings to meet high standards
- Working closely with research and executive teams
- Interacting with leaders and front-line managers in global policy and industries
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Ideal candidates will have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree with an emphasis on business and/or international affairs and fluency in at least one language besides English. Three to seven years work experience in security policy, consulting, risk analysis, sell-side research, or international business is a plus. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a genuine interest in international affairs. Self-starters with demonstrated passion and drive are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates must have:
- A strong academic record
- Absolute integrity
- A positive attitude
- Superior communication and oral/written presentation skills
- A desire to work hard in a rewarding atmosphere
- A personal and work history that shows honesty, discipline, initiative, creativity and a very strong intellect
- A proven capacity to research, write and present complex material
- The ability to work well with a team
- Solid facility with Microsoft Office (familiarity with Adobe Design Suite is a plus)
- A minimum GPA of 3.5 in college and/or grad school
