Research Assistant
Keystone Recruitment
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Job Description
Research Assistant (Remote)
Keystone Recruitment is seeking highly skilled professionals for a compensated remote research opportunity. This role involves participating in a series of confidential research conversations, sharing your valuable experiences and insights with one of our clients.
Engagement Details
- Hourly contract (independent contractor)
- Fully remote work, offering flexibility to complete on your own schedule
- Opportunities available to candidates legally able to work as independent contractors in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Europe, Singapore, Dubai, or Australia.
Job Overview
Our client is conducting research conversations with high-earning, technically trained professionals across major U.S. metropolitan areas. This is an excellent chance to contribute your expertise and be compensated for your time, focusing on your experiences, financial behavior, decision-making processes, and the tools you utilize.
Professional Background
We are looking for individuals who:
- Work in technical or analytical roles, including but not limited to:
- Software engineering, data science, product management, and design
- Engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, chemical, aerospace, etc.)
- Finance & quantitative roles (investment banking, private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, trading, FP&A)
- Science & research fields
- Hold a technical degree (STEM preferred) or work in a highly technical knowledge-based occupation.
Additional Preferences
Individuals who currently maintain investment or brokerage accounts with platforms such as Vanguard, Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Betterment, Robinhood, Interactive Brokers, SoFi, E*Trade, TD Ameritrade, or Wealthfront are of particular interest.
What to Expect
- A short survey (45–60 minutes) encompassing multiple-choice questions, short answers, and voice-recorded responses.
- Questions will focus on your experiences, financial behavior, decision-making, and tools used.
- Completely confidential participation is assured.
Contract and Payment Terms
- Engagement as an independent contractor.
- Work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
- Payments are processed weekly via Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
- Please note: H1-B or STEM OPT candidates cannot be supported at this time.
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Key skills/competency
- Technical Background
- Analytical Skills
- Financial Acumen
- Data Science
- Software Engineering
- Product Management
- Engineering Disciplines
- Investment Platforms
- Market Research Participation
- Decision-Making Processes
How to Get Hired at Keystone Recruitment
- Understand the unique role: Recognize that this Research Assistant role at Keystone Recruitment is for a research participant, not a traditional employee.
- Highlight relevant technical background: Emphasize your experience in software engineering, data science, finance, or other analytical fields on your resume.
- Showcase financial platform familiarity: Mention any experience with investment or brokerage accounts as specified in the job description.
- Tailor your application for contractor work: Clearly state your availability and experience as an independent contractor, confirming your legal status.
- Prepare for experience-based questions: Be ready to articulate your financial behaviors and decision-making processes during the survey.
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