Research Associate

New York, NY

Research Associates are responsible for managing and executing primary research deliverables to add value to Gerson Lehrman Group clients. Research Associates gain a fundamental understanding of GLG’s business model and client base through close coordination with senior members of the research team while executing immediate client needs. Responsibilities include:

• Learning Gerson Lehrman Group’s underlying business processes and assisting senior team members with high-level product execution, and developing a fundamental understanding of their practice area’s industries:
• Fulfilling time-sensitive research requests delegated by senior team members on behalf of Gerson Lehrman Group clients by analyzing client requests, and building and qualifying primary populations of topic experts;
• Assisting senior team members with high-level service fulfillment by managing premium products including Market and Custom Surveys, Education Seminars, Roundtable luncheons, and Custom Research Trips;
• Develop a working knowledge of the practice area’s core industries to improve project and product service quality

Suggested Background:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from a Top tier undergraduate institution. Background in Finance or Economics, preferred
• 0-2 years experience in investment banking, consulting, or related field
• General understanding and awareness of financial markets
• Excellent verbal and writing skills

Evaluation, Compensation and Benefits:

Following is an initial estimate of compensation and benefits for this position. The final compensation structure depends on many factors and these numbers are subject to change.

Salary: Competitive base salary plus year-end performance-based discretionary bonus Healthcare: United Health plan and Metlife Dental Insurance Vacation: 15 days per year plus New York Stock Exchange holidays

Notes: Gerson Lehrman Group does not allow employees to trade stocks or any other security that may present a conflict of interest or appearance of conflict of interest. GLG also requires that all employees sign a non-compete agreement with our firm. We conduct background checks on all prospective new hires.

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