Research Associate, Business Development, Business Internship

Base Pay Range

$60,000.00/yr – $64,000.00/yr

Research Associate

New York, NY

Full‑Time

$60k – $64k / yr base + uncapped monthly bonus

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• Smart, curious, and commercially minded
• Comfortable with ambiguity and fast turnaround times
• Competitive but collaborative
• Coachable and receptive to feedback
• Confident, polished, and professional

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.

Entry Level

Consulting, Customer Service, and Human Resources

Staffing and Recruiting, Human Resources Services, and Financial Services

• Medical insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance