Market Research
About The Position
Our client operates a multi-company AI-focused holding group that builds and scales startups across healthcare, finance, education, trading, and enterprise software. Each venture is built around AI-native infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on identifying new markets, launching companies quickly, and scaling them through operational and financial leverage. The organization is led by experienced founders, ex-VCs, and former consultants who specialize in identifying high-upside opportunities and rapidly turning them into functioning companies. This role sits at the core of that engine. This is a rare opportunity to work across multiple industries, directly influencing which companies get built next while also supporting portfolio strategy, investor materials, and market expansion decisions.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in market research, consulting, investment banking, or private equity
- Background in top-tier consulting (MBB or equivalent strongly preferred)
- Investment banking experience (especially equity research, TMT, or coverage roles)
- VC or PE experience with exposure to market analysis or deal evaluation
- Strong quantitative and analytical background (STEM degree preferred)
- Experience building investor decks, IC memos, or strategic presentations
- Strong exposure to TAM/SAM modeling and market sizing frameworks
- Exceptional structured thinking and communication skills
- Ability to break down ambiguous markets into structured frameworks
- Strong financial modeling and market sizing capabilities
- Comfort working across multiple industries simultaneously
- High fluency in using AI tools for research and synthesis
- Strong writing ability for investor-grade materials
- Ability to operate in fast-moving, ambiguous venture environments
Nice To Haves
- Experience at McKinsey, BCG, Bain, or similar strategy firms
- Investment banking analyst experience at top-tier banks
- VC/PE associate experience with market mapping exposure
- Strong presentation design and storytelling ability (PowerPoint-heavy roles)
- Experience working across multiple industries or sectors
- Exposure to AI tools in research or analytical workflows
- Experience supporting fundraising or investor communications
Responsibilities
- Conduct deep market research to identify new industries and startup opportunities
- Evaluate uncapitalized or emerging sectors for potential company creation or acquisition
- Build TAM / SAM / SOM models and investment-grade market sizing analysis
- Synthesize complex industry data into clear strategic insights and recommendations
- Create high-quality investor presentation decks and strategic materials
- Support fundraising narratives and internal investment decision-making
- Work with engineering teams to identify AI applications across new domains
- Assist portfolio companies in identifying new revenue opportunities and market expansion strategies
- Translate fragmented market signals into structured investment hypotheses
- Operate across multiple parallel projects in a fast-moving venture environment
Benefits
- Base salary: $120,000 – $180,000
- Competitive early-stage / holding-company equity structure
- Hybrid San Francisco role
- Exposure to multi-company venture-building environment
- Direct access to founders, ex-VCs, and investment decision-makers
- Opportunity to influence which startups get built next
- High-velocity, research-heavy role with real strategic impact
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
