Research Associate, Client Services

Apex Leaders custom-recruits industry experts for private equity firm clients. The Research Associate, Client Services will identify and source specialized advisors, provide strategic research-related insights, and support client project success.ResponsibilitiesIdentify and source specialized advisorsProvide strategic research-related insightsSupport client project successConduct company, advisor and industry research to identify relevant individualsConsult and support the Client Services Managers to ensure client projects are successfulWork with various members of the team to support ongoing company initiatives, process improvements, and strategic developmentsSourcing relevant leads, consulting on difficult client requests, and supporting client-facing teams to fulfill client requestsReviewing and analyzing research requests and using a range of resources to identify the most relevant advisors across geographies, industries, and topics for each projectPartnering closely with Client Services Managers to understand the research request, make strategic recommendations and effectively communicate research statusClearly and openly communicating with coworkers to build and maintain strong relationshipsIndependently deploying and completing internal operations initiativesManaging multiple research and operations projects (i.e. Market Maps, Industry Reporting insights) with changing prioritiesEmbodying the Apex Leaders Core Values with team members, clients, and all other stakeholdersSkillsBachelor's degree from an accredited undergraduate institution or relevant equivalent experience required0-2 years of experience in company or customer operations or a related fieldA history of academic and/or professional successSuccess starting, managing and completing various projects at the same timeHighly organized with great time management skillsEffective communication skillsExperience working successfully independently and with a broader teamA knack for creative problem solving and critical thinkingAn innovative, forward thinking mind-setExceptional reasoning and judgmentUnderstanding of various business structures and value chainsAbility to quickly learn and master new computer systems and software, demonstrating comfort with evolving technologies, including AI-powered tools and platformsPrevious R&D or secondary research experience is a plusBenefits100% employer-paid premiums on medical and dental insurance for the employeeVoluntary vision and life insurance optionsFitness and wellness reimbursement401K with matchingAnnual profit sharing programExtensive Paid Time Off (PTO) – 24 days of PTO + 11 paid holidays6-week paid sabbatical after 5 years of servicePaid parental leaveShort and long term disability insurance covered fully by the companyOngoing culture, team building, and development eventsVolunteer initiativesOpportunity for swift advancement into Client Services Manager roleCompany OverviewApex Leaders is a human capital firm that specializes in portfolio management, investment returns, board and executive placement. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in Boise, Idaho, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.apexleaders.com/.



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