STEM Professional

About the STEM Professional Role at Nexus Consulting

Nexus Consulting's client is seeking highly skilled technical and analytical professionals for a series of paid research interviews. This remote, hourly contract opportunity supports advanced market and technology research, focusing on understanding how technical professionals make critical financial, career, and technology-related decisions. It's a flexible chance to contribute valuable insights through confidential, one-on-one conversations.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in scheduled 30–60 minute research interviews.
• Share insights on professional background, decision-making processes, and technology usage.
• Discuss financial behavior, investment tools, and workflow preferences.
• Provide honest and detailed feedback to support comprehensive research and analysis.
• Adhere strictly to all confidentiality and participation guidelines.

Eligibility & Qualifications

• Background in a technical or analytical field, including:
  • Software engineering, data science, or product and design.
  • Engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical, aerospace, etc.).
  • Finance or quantitative roles (investment banking, private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, trading, FP&A).
  • Scientific or research-based professions.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical or STEM-related field preferred.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate complex professional insights clearly.
• Currently residing in one of the following U.S. metropolitan areas: Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas–Fort Worth, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, or Washington, DC.
• Candidates must be legally able to work as independent contractors in their jurisdiction (United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Europe, Singapore, Dubai, or Australia).

Preferred: Active investment or brokerage accounts with platforms such as Vanguard, Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Robinhood, E*Trade, Interactive Brokers, SoFi, Betterment, TD Ameritrade, or Wealthfront.

Work Details

• Fully remote engagement.
• Flexible scheduling tailored to your availability.
• Opportunity for one-time or repeat sessions based on project needs.
• Each session typically lasts 30–60 minutes.

Contract & Payment Terms

• Independent contractor engagement.
• Paid weekly via Stripe or Wise.
• No sales, no marketing, and no follow-up communication required after participation.
• No access to confidential or proprietary employer data is required.

Key skills/competency

• Research Interviewing
• Technical Insights
• Financial Decision-Making
• Technology Usage
• Quantitative Analysis
• Communication Skills
• Data Science
• Software Engineering
• Investment Banking
• Market Research