Research Associate
About The Position
WireScreen's Research team is central to the company's operations, transforming data into actionable intelligence. Research Associates collaborate with engineers to enhance WireScreen's data with industry knowledge, insights into the Chinese market, and relevant supply chain risk information, adapting to a dynamic global economy. This team is responsible for WireScreen Insights, a key differentiator highly valued by customers. Researchers meticulously compile structured datasets of companies, individuals, and their relationships by tracking ownership, subsidiaries, and affiliations across various international borders and legal jurisdictions. These collections can identify risks within ownership structures, investors, partners, and suppliers (e.g., uncovering military ties) or provide insights into a company's investments and participation in sectors like electric vehicle supply chains or the quantum industry. Success in this role offers the opportunity to develop unique perspectives on global supply chains and the interconnections between major businesses, governments, and individuals driving the global economy.
Requirements
- Fluent in English and Mandarin, with the ability to read and interpret content from Chinese- and English-language sources.
- 2+ years of experience in investigations, corporate due diligence, business intelligence, forensic research, KYC/AML, or similar primary-source research roles.
- Adaptable, eager to learn, comfortable wearing multiple hats, and possess a team-first mentality with a willingness to contribute wherever needed in a growing startup environment.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, act with urgency, and consistently deliver high-quality work.
- Enjoy deep, manual investigative work and know how to adapt your approach, think resourcefully, and pursue alternative paths to overcome investigative challenges.
- High business acumen, with an interest in global trade, supply chain, and corporate data.
- Proven analytical skills and attention to detail, especially regarding identity resolution and data accuracy.
- Strong technical proficiency and the ability to adapt to new tools and software swiftly.
- Excited to join a collaborative, intellectually curious, and low-ego Research team.
Responsibilities
- Regularly update and refine WireScreen Collections based on rigorous criteria and user feedback.
- Partner with engineering to ensure data quality, monitor source health, and enforce accuracy guardrails.
- Educate customer-facing teams on how data collections are built and validated.
- Partner cross-functionally to scope and develop new collections based on customer demand and research capabilities.
- Analyze a range of corporate documents in both Chinese and English to verify and ensure data integrity.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation including salary, equity, and rapid growth potential
- 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees
- FSA, HSA, and 401(k) options
- Generous paid time off plus company-wide holidays
- Commuter benefits for NYC and D.C. -based employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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