Research Associate/analyst (innovators)

 CORESIGHT RESEARCH

The Coresight Research team is a think tank that follows emerging retail and technology trends, specializing in the ways they intersect. The team, led by Deborah Weinswig, an award-winning retail and technology analyst, delivers cutting-edge research on topics such as the evolving retail landscape, changing consumer behavior, disruptive retail technologies, and the future of supply chains in sectors such as apparel, beauty, grocery, and furniture. CoresightResearch is headquartered in New York, with offices in London, Hong Kong, Lagos, Mangalore, and Shanghai.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Based in New York or Remote, and reporting directly into a Senior Research Analyst, the Research Analyst will perform research activities in specific areas and produce written reports and other research products on early-stage companies, sectors, and themes in retail and technology.

Responsibilities:

• Perform company profile focused research on emerging technology and retail tech focused startups

• Research and write retail technology-related reports

• Undertake custom projects, including survey-based projects, for clients

• Analyze and present data in verbal and visual form

• Draft analyses, research reports, and presentations of various lengths

• Respond to ad hoc research requests

• Track, follow, and summarize industry and company news

• Collect data from various sources (including databases, public companies, and Internet searches)

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Minimum of a BA/BS with strong academic record (Business/Finance degrees would be a plus)

• 2+ years experience in buy- or sell-side research, investment banking, consulting, or relevant experience (experience in research is         strongly preferred)

• Strong interest in retail, business, startups, and/or technology

• Client relationship management skills

• Knowledge of retail technology companies, trends, and themes

• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills; experience in business-style writing for publication

• Solid quantitative skills

• Extremely detail-oriented / self-motivated/strong time management skills

• Able to work individually, or on a team