Research Associate

Job Description
Forum is acontent product that helps investors make better investment decisions faster. We conduct in depth Interviews with senior executives and industry specialists to unearth critical insights and generate unfiltered transcripts. Our 100+strong industry aligned team covers over 3,000 public and private companies, applying data-driven factor models to identify where capital is most likely to be deployed. Our library of over 50,000 Forum Interview transcripts is continually strengthened by the generation of approximately 900 transcripts per month.
Dive into our comprehensive training program and as you progress from anew hire to aseasoned analyst, you will learn:
About our business, our team and our clients
How to use our proprietary tools and public databases to prospect and recruit specialists who are the most pertinent for each topic
How to manage aproject and develop relationships with experts and internal stakeholders
About various sectors and companies globally and help develop strategies to increase the adoption of our products and services
Leadership and networking skills to use throughout your career
Responsibilities
Collaborate with in-house analysts to identify key catalysts driving the performance of companies and industries that comprise a specific sector
Research and identify the most relevant individuals (C-level executives and practitioners working at the heart of their industries) to take part in conference calls, private meetings and roundtables on key investment catalysts
Manage the relationship with specialists ensuring they are prepared for their consultation
Encouraging these individuals to participate in discussions with our clients, while ensuring that their insights are relevant and their fees are within budget
Developing relationships with existing Third Bridge industry contacts and build new ones with experts you have identified
Working to tight deadlines alongside other members of the Forum team
Skills
The successful candidate will have:
Proven experience in communicating effectively and building relationships quickly over the phone
Demonstrable skill in carrying out research with alogical and focused approach
A solid understanding of the wider business world, and an interest in financial markets would be beneficial
A resourceful nature, with adiligent and proactive approach to their work
The ability to work well within ateam, under pressure and with apositive attitude