Research & AI Operations Associate

Description

Position at GVW Group, LLC

Description

Position at GVW Group, LLC

GVW Group is a privately held, entrepreneurial industrial and investment holding company that invests in and scales businesses that disrupt legacy industries. We operate with a relentless focus on customer-centric innovation, strategic discipline, and operational excellence. GVW grows companies and invests across manufacturing, logistics, technology, and services, all while embodying a culture where loyalty, results, and ownership drive everything we do for the next 1000 years.

Job Overview:

The Research & AI Operations Associate role is designed to extend the effectiveness of a senior operator working across businesses, investments, and strategic initiatives.

The focus is on high-quality research, structured analysis, and building AI-driven workflows that create leverage and speed.
You will act as a force multiplier. Your output should reduce decision time, improve clarity, and uncover non-obvious opportunities.

Expected Outcomes:

Research and Intelligence

• Conduct deep research on industries, companies, markets, and technologies

• Synthesize large volumes of information into clear, decision-ready insights

• Identify trends, risks, and asymmetric opportunities

• Build and maintain internal knowledge systems

Analysis and Decision Support

• Structure ambiguous problems into clear frameworks

• Build simple models, comparisons, and scenario analyses

• Pressure-test assumptions and surface second-order effects

• Deliver concise briefs with clear recommendations

AI Systems and Workflow Automation

• Design, build, and maintain AI agents to automate recurring workflows

• Identify high-leverage opportunities for automation across operations and investments

• Integrate tools (e.g., APIs, no-code/low-code platforms, LLM tools) into usable systems

• Continuously improve prompt design, workflows, and outputs

Execution and Operational Support

• Assist in executing strategic initiatives across multiple projects

• Track key priorities, deadlines, and follow-ups

• Prepare materials for meetings, decisions, and external communication

• Act as a reliable second brain for ongoing work streams

Information Management

• Organize research, notes, and outputs into structured, retrievable systems

• Maintain clean documentation of processes and insights

• Ensure continuity and institutional memory

Required Skills and Traits
Analytical Ability

• Strong structured thinking

• Ability to break down complex topics quickly

• Comfortable working with incomplete information

Research Depth

• Skilled at finding high-quality, non-obvious sources

• Able to distinguish signal from noise

• Fast synthesis without losing accuracy

AI Fluency

• Hands-on experience with LLMs and AI tools

• Understanding of prompt engineering and agent workflows

• Comfortable experimenting with new tools and frameworks

Technical Skills

• Basic scripting (Python or similar)

• Familiarity with APIs, automation tools, or data tools

• Experience with no-code/low-code platforms

Communication

• Clear, concise written communication

• Ability to present insights in a structured format

• Strong interpersonal skills and responsiveness

Work Style

• High ownership and accountability

• Fast execution with attention to detail

• Low ego, high curiosity

• Comfortable operating in unstructured environments

Output Expectations

• Briefs are concise, structured, and decision-focused

• Research goes beyond surface-level summaries

• AI workflows reduce manual work and improve speed

• Communication is clear, direct, and actionable

What Success Looks Like

• Decision-making becomes faster and better informed

• Repetitive work is increasingly automated

• Insights consistently surface opportunities others miss

• The role scales output without increasing complexity

Candidate Profile

• Early career (0-3 years experience) or exceptional recent graduate

• Demonstrated track record of independent projects or research

• Strong interest in business, investing, and technology

• Evidence of building or experimenting with AI tools

Location: Miami, Florida - In-office presence required daily; travel expected as needed.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation includes a base salary,…