Research Associate, Library

About the Role

Archer is collaborating with Third Bridge Group to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Third Bridge is a leading global research firm established in 2007, with a team of over 1,500 employees worldwide. They accelerate and enhance decision-making for investors and business leaders by unearthing unique expert insights across multiple sectors, geographies, and topics. For nearly 20 years, they’ve helped clients access knowledge on demand from experts, in-person and through their Library covering over 65,000 companies.

Kickstart Your Career

Looking to kick-start your career in a fast-paced, commercially minded role? Do you thrive in a results-oriented environment and work well under pressure? Are you driven, resilient and ambitious? If so, this could be the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sector Analysts – Work closely with our Sector Analysts to help in developing insightful questions for expert interviews.
• Recruit Industry Experts – Engage with senior executives and industry leaders, securing the most relevant experts for our Sector Analysts to conduct in-depth 1:1 interviews.
• Drive Client Impact – Help to uncover critical insights by arranging Sector Analyst expert interviews that inform smarter, faster investment decisions.
• Tackle Complex Projects – Research sectors, identify key catalysts, and source the right experts to provide essential information for our clients.
• Grow and Innovate – Develop your sales, negotiation, and research skills, while contributing to new strategies that drive success for both you and the company.

What We Look For

• Ambitious multitaskers who thrive under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Strong communicators who can build relationships and influence industry leaders.
• Problem solvers who love breaking down industries and thinking on their feet.
• Driven self-starters who embrace feedback and chase top performance.
• Curious minds eager to develop market, commercial, and leadership skills.
• Scientific and medical experts who leverage backgrounds or interests in Natural Sciences, Biology, or Biomedical fields.

Why Join Us?

• Develop foundational commercial and sector technical skills: you'll hone a wide range of transferable skills, including problem-solving, communication, and negotiation.
• Fast-track your growth: there is clear career advancement for strong performers into analyst, delivery or leadership roles within 2 years.
• Be exposed to a wide range of industries: connect daily over the phone with top experts in their fields, uncovering impactful and meaningful insights.
• Earn competitive pay of $66,000+ in your first year, with a $60,000 base salary and uncapped bonus potential after just one month.
• Enjoy comprehensive benefits including healthcare coverage through Cigna, including a 100% employer-paid medical plan option.
• Assist with costs of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exams.
• Appreciate good work-life balance with 17 days vacation (plus an additional 11 company holidays and 4 half-day holidays) entitlement, Summer Fridays, and work from anywhere for one month per year.
• Be part of our engaging culture with social events, professional development, and a dynamic, supportive team.