Research Operations

4 weeks ago

Nashville, United States Edison Partners Full time

OVERVIEW


Edison Partners is seeking a dynamic Research Operations professional to join our Investment Development team. In this pivotal role, you will lead research and data-driven initiatives to support the firm’s sourcing strategies, manage the CRM system to ensure effective tracking and data accuracy, and leverage insights to enhance decision-making processes. Additionally, you will continuously monitor and evaluate emerging technology solutions, particularly in AI, to identify tools that can optimize investment development operations. Your efforts will be essential in driving the firm’s continued success in growth equity. This position is based in the firm’s Nashville office.


RESPONSIBILITIES


Research and Analysis

  • Investment Candidate Identification: Research, identify, and evaluate private companies with strong investment potential, assessing their alignment with the firm’s criteria, and ensuring they are added to the investment pipeline.
  • Market and Investment Theme Analysis: Lead the research of emerging investment themes and market trends to provide strategic insights that help support the firm’s investment approach.
  • Data-Driven Insights: Leverage data analytics to derive actionable insights that support Investment Development strategies and decisions. Create and maintain detailed market maps and custom analyses.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with investment, portfolio management, and marketing teams to integrate research findings and support strategic objectives.
  • Research Project Leadership: Spearhead research initiatives, ensuring the accuracy, relevance, and applicability of findings to drive decision-making.
  • Due Diligence Support: Contribute to due diligence processes by providing thorough market research and competitive analysis.


CRM and Pipeline Management

  • Pipeline Management: Maintain and expand the investment candidate pipeline by identifying, researching, and adding private companies with strong investment potential to the top of the funnel.
  • CRM Oversight: Manage the CRM system to effectively track and document interactions with potential and current investment candidates, service providers, and other key stakeholders.
  • Data Integrity: Ensure accurate and up-to-date information in the CRM system to support effective tracking, follow-up, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Technology Monitoring: Continuously monitor and evaluate emerging technology vendor solutions, particularly in AI, to identify tools that could enhance investment development operations. Regularly report on relevant advancements and their potential impact.


Communication and Reporting

  • Performance Reporting: Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) associated with Investment Development activities, delivering comprehensive and timely updates to senior leadership.
  • Presentation Development: Create and deliver impactful presentations and executive summaries tailored for both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity and engagement.
  • Thought Leadership: Represent Edison at firm-hosted events, showcasing Edison’s research capabilities and thought leadership.



QUALIFICATIONS

Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience in research and operations in the financial services industry, demonstrating a strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and problem-solving abilities. We seek someone with a growing expertise in AI, or at least an AI optimist, who is adept with data, reporting design, and data structures. You should be someone who has:


  • Research Experience: Demonstrated experience in conducting and leading research initiatives
  • CRM Experience: Proven experience with CRM  and/or database systems, including reporting and analysis; experience with Salesforce is a plus.
  • Data Proficiency: Strong capability in data and reporting design, including familiarity with data structures and analytics.
  • Proactive Attitude: A “whatever it takes” work ethic with a collaborative mindset, highly adaptable to organizational needs.
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit: Excels in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, demonstrating agility and excellence in execution.
  • Innovative Problem-Solver: Takes initiative to identify and address challenges, bringing fresh ideas and solutions to the table.
  • Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, with advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Organizational Skills: Exceptional organizational abilities with keen attention to detail and effective time management.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Cultural Fit: Values a culture grounded in trust, accountability, commitment, and transparency.



About Edison Partners


Edison Partners is a leading growth equity firm providing the financial and intellectual capital that CEOs and their executive teams need to grow and scale their companies. The firm’s team brings more than 275 years of combined investing, operating and sector experience to each investment, accessible via the Edison Edge value creation platform, which is tailored to each business’ strategy, stage and operating needs. Edison targets high-growth financial technology, healthcare IT, and vertical SaaS companies located outside Silicon Valley with $10 million to $30 million in revenue. Investments also include buyouts, recapitalizations, spinouts, and secondary stock purchases. Edison’s active portfolio has created aggregated market value exceeding $10 billion. Edison Partners manages over $2.0 billion in assets.

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