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Conducts financial statement, company, industry, and market analysis for small and mid-cap consumer internet companies. Creates financial models and databases, authors differentiated equity research with the Senior Analyst, attends industry events, develops company relationships, communicates investment conclusions, and collaborates across research teams. The role requires securities research experience, advanced Microsoft Office skills, knowledge of accounting and financial analysis, investment tools such as Bloomberg or FactSet, FINRA licensing, and up to 10% travel.

Conduct equity research on small- and mid-cap software companies by analyzing financial statements, industry and market data, and maintaining financial models and databases. Co-author research content with the Senior Analyst, communicate investment conclusions, attend industry events, develop company relationships, and collaborate across research teams. The role requires FINRA licensing, regulatory compliance, background screening, and up to 10% travel.

Source and recruit Analysts and Associates for Asset and Wealth Management through creative outreach, direct sourcing, interviewing, and full-cycle recruitment. Partner with hiring managers, manage candidate communication and offer processes, provide market intelligence, maintain applicant tracking data, and support talent management initiatives including market mapping and succession planning.

Conduct equity research on mid-cap banks by analyzing financial statements, industry and market data, building financial models and databases, and authoring research content with the Senior Analyst. Develop company and industry expertise, attend relevant events, cultivate industry relationships, communicate investment conclusions, collaborate across research teams, and comply with financial industry regulations and licensing requirements.

Conduct economic and financial research supporting economists and Federal Reserve policy analysis. Responsibilities include organizing and analyzing data, programming in statistical software, conducting literature reviews, running regressions and statistical tests, maintaining data series, preparing charts and tables, writing research summaries and policy materials, and proofreading publications.

Provides clinical monitoring and operations support across research studies, including site initiation, interim monitoring, closeout, documentation review, risk escalation, study tracking, site training, and Trial Master File completion. Ensures compliance with protocols, Good Clinical Practice, regulations, and company procedures while collaborating with clinical, regulatory, quality, data management, investigators, sites, and vendors.

Lead and support primary and secondary market research for biopharmaceutical clients, analyze customer and market data, develop actionable strategic recommendations, manage client relationships, coordinate global project teams, present findings, and support project planning, risk management, and junior team development.

Conduct quantitative research and post-trade analytics for securities lending. Develop trading signals, models, algorithms, and automated workflows; own production model monitoring and governance; apply AI and machine learning; and collaborate with traders, researchers, technologists, investors, and risk managers to deliver scalable electronic trading solutions.

Designs and executes qualitative and quantitative market and experience research, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, ethnography, and concept testing. Analyzes research data, develops actionable recommendations, and communicates findings through reports and presentations. Manages research projects, participant panels, data quality, vendors, and stakeholder relationships while partnering with Design, Product Management, Engineering, and Research Operations to inform product strategy and customer outcomes.

Conducts advanced qualitative and quantitative experience research, including surveys, interviews, ethnography, and data analysis. Translates customer insights into actionable recommendations that shape product design, functionality, and architecture. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, contributes to research strategy, selects appropriate methodologies, connects research to business goals, and monitors industry trends. The role requires expertise in generative and evaluative UX research, mixed methods, and applying findings to improve customer satisfaction and engagement.

Lead mixed-methods UX research for AI-driven and agentic customer experiences. Define research strategy, evaluate human-AI workflows, connect insights to customer and business metrics, and guide product decisions across complex platform initiatives. Build scalable research systems, navigate operational and risk considerations, mentor junior researchers, and monitor emerging UX research and AI product development trends.

Senior scientific leader driving obesity discovery research: set strategy, prioritize and validate targets, design and oversee in vivo/ex vivo/in vitro studies, translate mechanistic insights to portfolio decisions, lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams, build external collaborations, and represent programs to leadership and the scientific community while ensuring regulatory and ethical standards.

Conduct industry, market, competitor, and target-account research across enterprise technology and industrial sectors. Analyze procurement processes, customer priorities, comparable products, and emerging opportunities. Summarize findings in reports and presentations while supporting consulting and product initiatives. Collaborate with leadership on commercial strategy and organize complex information into clear insights.

Conduct fundamental equity research on SMid biotech companies by modeling financials, forecasting industry dynamics, performing valuations, analyzing filings and news, writing research reports, and communicating investment insights to clients, industry experts, and management teams. The role also supports sales and trading through market updates and intelligence.

Conduct equity research covering small- and mid-cap biotech companies. Responsibilities include financial modeling, forecasting, valuation, analysis of filings and industry events, research report writing, client communication, and collaboration with Sales and Trading. The role requires strong finance, accounting, quantitative, communication, and Excel skills, along with FINRA Series 86 and 87 licenses.

Conducts advanced quantitative and qualitative user experience research, including surveys, interviews, ethnography, and data analysis. Translates customer insights into actionable recommendations that inform product design, functionality, and business decisions. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, contributes to research strategy, connects research to business goals, and evaluates emerging methodologies, including AI-assisted research workflows and AI product experiences.

Conduct market and desk research, design custom analyses using Excel/Access/Confirmit/ZS tools, synthesize insights into presentations, manage project plans and client communications, mentor associates, and support problem-solving and capability development.

Provide specialized tax advice on complex areas including R&D tax credits and accounting methods. Analyze tax regulations, optimize client tax positions, document strategies, and uphold PwC technical standards. Collaborate with clients, mentor junior staff, build relationships, and apply analytical and technical writing skills to support tax planning and compliance in a hybrid professional environment.

Develops, optimizes, validates, and executes immunogenicity assays for AAV gene therapy programs. Performs binding and cell-based neutralizing antibody assays, analyzes nonclinical and clinical samples, reviews data, documents regulated laboratory activities, and supports assay transfers, study reports, laboratory operations, and regulatory objectives. Collaborates with bioanalytical, clinical, quality, regulatory, and external laboratory teams.

Supports preclinical genetic therapy research through laboratory assay development, materials and reagent preparation, sample collection and processing, cell culture, and GCP/GLP analysis. Performs molecular assays including Western blot, ELISA, ddPCR, and RT-ddPCR, assists with small animal outcome measures, evaluates new technologies, maintains documentation and inventory, and troubleshoots routine technical challenges.

Performs specialized transmission electron microscopy research, including sample preparation, resin embedding, ultramicrotome sectioning, grid staining, immunogold staining, nanoparticle and extracellular vesicle analysis, and electron microscope imaging. Maintains laboratory equipment, protocols, safety compliance, and facilities. Trains students, volunteers, staff, and TEM Core users, supports workshops, and assists with laboratory maintenance and equipment repairs.

Supports analytical development for AAV-based gene therapy programs by performing routine PCR-based, ELISA, and cell-based assays; maintaining cell cultures; preparing reagents; documenting and analyzing data; managing laboratory supplies; and communicating findings and assay risks to scientists. The role also assists with protocol interpretation, assay troubleshooting, laboratory organization, and cross-functional research activities.

Supports user research studies by preparing and maintaining labs, checking in participants, monitoring sessions, managing schedules, resetting equipment, and handling daily research operations. The role is onsite in Sherman Oaks, California, and includes training and mentoring while supporting studies for major Activision game franchises.

Supports Phase I–III clinical trials through site monitoring, study startup, data oversight, regulatory documentation, and CRO/vendor oversight. Responsibilities include monitoring visits, SDV, SDR, query management, CAPA resolution, TMF maintenance, IRB/IEC submissions, site activation, investigator training, and clinical trial system management. The role focuses on Oncology or I&I indications and requires approximately 30–40% travel with 70% office presence in Boston.

Conduct clinical trial site monitoring and management, including routine, initiation, and close-out visits; verify informed consent, protocol compliance, patient safety, and data integrity; manage CRF review, queries, registries, and serious adverse event reporting; coordinate with vendors and study teams; support employee training and local project coordination. The role requires two years of clinical monitoring experience, a relevant degree or allied health certification, and 60% overnight travel.