Research Assistant
Keystone Recruitment
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Job Description
Research Assistant (Remote)
Engagement: Hourly contract (independent contractor)Location: Remote – candidates based in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Europe, Singapore, Dubai, or Australia who are legally able to work as independent contractors in their jurisdiction.
Job Overview
One of our clients is conducting a series of compensated research conversations with high-earning, technically trained professionals across major U.S. metropolitan areas. If you have a strong analytical or technical background, this is a great opportunity to share your experiences and insights while earning compensation for your time.
Professional Background
We are seeking individuals who:
- Work in technical or analytical roles, including but not limited to:Software engineering, data science, product management, and designEngineering 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
We are particularly interested in 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, Wealthfront
What to Expect
- A short survey (45–60 minutes) including multiple choice questions, short answers, and some voice-recorded responses
- Questions focused on your experiences, financial behavior, decision-making, and tools you use
- Completely confidential participation
Contract and Payment Terms
- Engagement as an independent contractor
- Fully remote work that can be completed on your own schedule
- Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance
- Work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution
- Payments are weekly via Stripe or Wise based on services rendered
- H1-B or STEM OPT candidates cannot be supported at this time
Key skills/competency
- Research participation
- Technical background
- Analytical thinking
- Financial literacy
- Investment platforms
- Data insights
- Product management
- Software engineering
- Quantitative analysis
- Independent contracting
How to Get Hired at Keystone Recruitment
- Understand Keystone Recruitment's model: Keystone connects clients with expert contractors for specific projects. Focus your application on highlighting relevant expertise for their client's needs.
- Tailor your resume for technical roles: Emphasize your STEM degree, analytical roles (software engineering, data science, finance), and experience with financial platforms mentioned in the Research Assistant description.
- Showcase your research participation potential: Highlight any prior survey completion, interview experience, or ability to articulate insights clearly, crucial for the compensated research conversations.
- Detail your financial acumen: Explicitly mention your experience with investment and brokerage accounts like Vanguard, Fidelity, or Robinhood to align with key preferences.
- Prepare for remote, independent work: Demonstrate your ability to manage your schedule, work autonomously, and provide high-quality input as an independent contractor.
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