Custom Research Analyst

Ergo is a global intelligence, consulting and forecasting firm. We believe the future is susceptible to research, and have unique assets and capabilities across the globe to deliver on that promise for our clients. Our clients include leading private equity firms, hedge funds, sovereign wealth funds, multinational corporations, law firms and governments. 

Work at Ergo is exciting and challenging and offers the opportunity to conduct in-depth analysis, primary research, and consulting on a wide range of issues of interest to international investors and corporations. This is a demanding position in which you will work with our custom research team to understand our clients' questions and then lead the process to discover the answers.

Ergo seeks a custom research and geopolitical analyst of the very highest caliber to join its New York City office. Applicants must have full-time work capability with preferred availability in New York City, and proficiency in at least one language other than English. Mid- and early-career candidates will be considered for this role.

This is a great opportunity to rapidly absorb rare insights on compelling issues and build a remarkable skill set performing a range of critical roles and responsibilities, including:

• Helping leading investment analysts and corporate leaders leverage primary research to make better decisions
• Interviewing leading subject matter experts from our global network to extract critical insights into client questions
• Recruiting world-class global subject matter experts into the Ergo network and for participation in Ergo client projects
• Monitoring and regularly reporting on complex political, economic, and security dynamics in challenging countries
• Writing, analyzing, synthesizing, and presenting complex findings to meet high standards
• Working closely with Ergo's research and executive teams
• Interacting with leaders and front-line managers in global policy and industries

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree with an emphasis on business and/or international affairs and fluency in at least one language besides English. Three to seven years work experience in security policy, consulting, risk analysis, sell-side research, or international business is a plus. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a genuine interest in international affairs. Self-starters with demonstrated passion and drive are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates must have:

• A strong academic record
• Absolute integrity
• A positive attitude
• Superior communication and oral/written presentation skills
• A desire to work hard in a rewarding atmosphere
• A personal and work history that shows honesty, discipline, initiative, creativity and a very strong intellect
• A proven capacity to research, write and present complex material
• The ability to work well with a team
• Solid facility with Microsoft Office (familiarity with Adobe Design Suite is a plus)
• A minimum GPA of 3.5 in college and/or grad school

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary is determined by experience and education, and is set according to standard internal pay bands. For this role, the salary range is $65,000 - $110,000. In addition to base salary, Ergo offers a competitive annual bonus, excellent healthcare coverage, and variable 401k matching.