Research Engagement Manager
Position description
Ergo is a global intelligence, consulting and forecasting firm. We believe the future is susceptible to research, and have unique assets and capabilities across the globe to deliver on that promise for our clients. Our clients include leading private equity firms, hedge funds, sovereign wealth funds, multinational corporations, law firms and governments.
Work at Ergo is exciting and challenging and offers the opportunity to conduct in-depth analysis, primary research, and consulting on a wide range of issues of interest to international investors and corporations. This is a demanding position in which you will work with our custom research team to understand our clients' questions and then lead the process to discover the answers.
Ergo seeks a custom researcher and project manager 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. Only mid-career candidates will be considered for this role.
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
- Interacting with leaders and front-line managers in global policy and industries
- Writing, analyzing, synthesizing, and presenting complex findings to meet high standards
- Working closely with Ergo's research and executive teams
- Managing project execution and client engagement
- Interviewing leading subject matter experts from our global network to extract critical insights into client questions
- Monitoring and regularly reporting on complex political, economic, and security dynamics in challenging countries
Qualifications
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 required. 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
- A minimum GPA of 3.5 in college and/or grad school
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary is determined by experience and education, and is set according to standard internal pay bands. For this role, the salary range is $85,000 - $125,000. In addition to base salary, Ergo offers a competitive annual bonus, excellent healthcare coverage, and variable 401k matching.
Application Instructions
Please send resume, cover letter, and writing sample to [email protected] with “Research Engagement Manager” in the subject line. To learn more about Ergo, please visit our website at http://www.ergo.net.
Benefits found in job post
401(k)
Requirements added by the job poster
• Bachelor's Degree
• Accept a background check
• Authorized to work in the United States
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