Research Associate

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, and 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.

Requirements

• Fluent in English & Mandarin and able to read and interpret content across 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 bring a team-first mentality with a willingness to jump in wherever needed in a growing startup environment.
• Can manage competing priorities, move 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.
• Have high business acumen, and interest in global trade, supply chain and corporate data.
• Have proven analytical skills and attention to detail, especially around identity resolution and data accuracy.
• Have strong technical proficiency and the ability to adapt to new tools and software swiftly.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation including salary, equity, and rapid growth potential ($90,000 - $110,000)
• 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
• Hybrid office schedule for NYC-based and D.C.-based employees