Strategy Research Associate

Summary

Join Bainbridge, a leading strategy consulting firm, as a Strategy Research Associate and leverage your research expertise to help Fortune 1000 clients solve complex business challenges. This remote, full-time position offers a competitive salary ($60,000-$75,000) and a comprehensive benefits package. You will conduct primary research, analyze data, and collaborate with senior consultants to develop client strategies. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical, communication, and interviewing skills, along with 1+ years of relevant experience. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required; a Master's degree is a plus. This role provides opportunities for professional growth within a supportive and innovative team environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, or related field
• 1+ years of related experience in primary research, strategy consulting, or market research, with a proven ability to gather insights from industry experts and business owners
• Proficiency in using research tools and methodologies
• Strong business acumen and general interest in consulting across various industries
• Excellent communication and interviewing skills
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret qualitative business data
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with CRM platforms and Microsoft Office products
• Ability to manage multiple projects and complete deliverables on schedule
• Self starter, able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team

Responsibilities

• Perform extensive primary source research, including one-on-one interviews, gathering a variety of qualitative business data in order to provide key insights to stakeholders
• Take detailed notes during interviews to ensure thorough documentation of insights
• Analyze primary research data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities and translate these findings into actionable insights
• Conduct ongoing internal and external client updates on progress of research findings
• Collaborate closely with senior consultants to incorporate research findings into comprehensive reports and presentations that support client strategy development
• Stay updated on industry trends to enhance the quality of proposals and research scripts

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree

Benefits

• Medical Coverage Selection: HMO - UnitedHealthcare (CA), Kaiser, (CA) & Blue Cross Blue Shield (CA), PPO – UnitedHealthcare, HDHP – UnitedHealthcare
• Dental Coverage: personal coverage and additional child plus orthodontia
• Vision Plan: Comprehensive Vision coverage including exams, lenses and frames allowance, contact lenses
• Healthcare FSA: Allows employees to pay for up to $2,750 per year in medical, pharmacy, dental, vision and other healthcare related expenses with pre-tax dollars using provided debit card
• Healthcare savings account HSA. This is different than a flexible spending account, it is a long-term savings account that provides an ongoing resource that you can tap into year after year for healthcare costs and can be built up incrementally
• Basic Term Life: Coverage equal to one times annual earning for all full time employees
• Basic Personal Accident Insurance (PAI): Coverage equal to one times annual earnings for all full-time employees
• Dependent care pre-tax spending account. Covers children and elderly dependents with pretax spending dollars
• Remote digital office (work from permanent resident location)
• Flexible PTO policy (Eligible after 90 days of employment and with request/approval)
• Paid time off for major holidays
• Perks at Work: Access to 30,000+ national and local employee discounts