Research Associate (Transcript & Library Team)

Job Description – Research Associate (Transcript & Library Team) 

Insight Alpha provides its clients access to a network of frontline industry experts that help them get critical information they need to be successful. We help thousands of our clients get answers to their most critical questions, without leaving their desks. Having built a strong network of senior industry experts and key decision makers globally across a span of 80 countries, there is always a need for relevant and authentic knowledge at the right place, right time, in the right way to the right person.   

The Transcript & Library Team is a strategically important group responsible for expanding Insight Alpha’s Library of expert interview transcripts. These conversations provide institutional investors across Public Equity, Private Equity, Credit, and Venture, with deep, actionable perspectives on companies, sectors, supply chains, and macro/industry trends.  

We are seeking an Associate with strong capital markets intuition to research, curate, design, and conduct expert interviews that directly support investor decision-making. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in research or market analysis who enjoy breaking down complex industries and translating expert perspectives into investor-relevant insights. 

The ideal candidate should have sharp research instincts, an understanding of how investors evaluate sectors and companies, and an ability to guide expert conversations toward what matters for fundamentals, competitive dynamics, and forward-looking risk/reward. 

• Identify research, and analyze company, sector, and macro trends that influence investor positioning and market sentiment. 

• Independently structure and conduct expert interviews, guiding the conversation toward high-value insights while asking thoughtful follow-up questions. 

• Demonstrate digital awareness and adaptability in using AI-driven tools to enhance research depth, accuracy, and insight generation. 

• Use strong editorial judgment to select high-value topics and experts who can speak credibly to business models, competitive landscapes, and industry inflection points.

 

• 1 –3 years of experience in equity research, credit research, financial journalism, consulting research, business research, or industry roles involving analysis of markets, companies, or business models. 

• Demonstrated ability to quickly build knowledge across unfamiliar sectors and extract what is material for investor decision-making. 

• Skilled at crafting and leading detailed, dynamic expert interviews with senior executives, operators, regulators, and specialists. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex themes clearly and professionally. 

• Exceptional project discipline and ability to manage a high volume of conversations and deadlines without compromising quality. 

• A collaborative, positive, and proactive mindset, with a desire to contribute to a high performing, insight-driven team. 

We seek bright, positive and flexible people who also:   

• Act with the highest integrity and professionalism in all their endeavours.   

• Utilize superior analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Think creatively and focus on opportunities for growth, and lead others to do the same. 

• Express a strong desire to work in a team.   

• Respond effectively to management direction and clients’ needs. 

• Demonstrate the ability and initiative to handle increasing responsibility over time.