Research Associate, Executive Partnerships (Montreal)

Dialectica; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading information services firm in Montreal is seeking an Associate for the Executive Partnerships team. The role involves researching and connecting with senior-level executives, fulfilling research requests for investment firms, and collaborating across product lines. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and be passionate about building new products. This position offers competitive compensation and is suited for hybrid work environments.

Benefits

Competitive compensation schemes

Comprehensive health coverage

Wellbeing program

Learning and development programs

Qualifications

• Proficient in English with knowledge of French preferred.
• Experience in telephone conversations with industry executives.
• Ability to thrive in hybrid work environments.

Responsibilities

• Research and connect with senior-level executives.
• Fulfil deal and sector-specific research requests.
• Conduct research on private equity activity.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills

Research and summarization

Entrepreneurial drive

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, marketing

Job description

Dialectica is a leading B2B information services firm that serves the world's top consulting, investment and largest corporate businesses, by enabling them to gather real-time information and insights from industry experts across various markets, industries, and regions.

Dialectica has been recognized as one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies by the Financial Times for 5 years in a row, a Top Employer for Recent Graduates by The Career Directory in Canada and a Best Workplace.

We believe in supporting our people to do their best work and grow, and building a dynamic, empowering, and respectful workplace is core to our purpose: Accelerate the shift to a prosperous society by empowering better decision-making.

About the Role

The Executive Partnerships team is a newly formed team at Dialectica, dedicated to sourcing senior-level Executives and Deal Advisors for clients across the investment value chain.

As an Associate in the Team, you will be an integral part of the Team, and will be at the forefront of research efforts, working to identify, meet, and to connect senior-level executives and Deal Advisors with our clients.

You will be joining an exciting new business unit with an ambitious mandate, where you will be encouraged to share ideas; take risks; and gain start-up experience within an established business and brand.

What you will do

The roles and responsibilities for this role will include, but are not limited to:

• Research, identify, and connect with senior-level executives to grow our network of Industry Advisors.
• Fulfil deal and sector-specific research requests for some of the world’s largest Private Equity and Investment firms.
• Track private equity activity and sectors of investor interest to help inform Advisor sourcing priorities.
• Conduct granular research into those sectors and their value chains, identifying key organisations and executives within them.
• Facilitate and schedule interactions between senior industry executives and our clients.
• Work closely with colleagues across Dialecitica’s other product lines to identify areas of cross-sell opportunity and overlap.

What we are looking for

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, business, marketing, or a related field is often required.
• Proficient in English.
• Excellent interpersonal and strong communication skills with proven experience in communicating effectively and building relationships quickly over the phone.
• Be passionate about building a new product and excited by the unknown.
• Have demonstrable experience in researching and summarising content in English.
• Be able to confidently and professionally interact with Senior industry executives.
• Have meaningful experience in telephone conversations with many individuals and lead these conversations with ease.
• Have a strong entrepreneurial drive and desire to develop the product.
• Be a results-driven team contributor who is able to effectively manage their time while maintaining a positive and “can-do” attitude.
• Be able to thrive in hybrid remote and in-office environments.
• Be part of a creative, entrepreneurial and fast-paced team.
• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career in a global organisation.
• Learning and development programs.
• Competitive compensation schemes.
• RRSP with employer match.
• Comprehensive health coverage (life, medical, dental, vision, and employee assistance programs).
• Substantial Wellbeing program (allowance, flexible and volunteering days).
• A diverse and inclusive culture supported through a number of initiatives.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you.

The company recruits experts from all over the world in all industries for its clients primarily located outside Quebec, with the support of the company’s other offices located outside Quebec with which interaction is constant. Accordingly, knowledge of English is required for this position.

Knowledge of French is required for positions permanently located in Quebec so incumbents can communicate with their colleagues and suppliers in Quebec as necessary. French-language training will be offered to all incumbents in permanent positions in Quebec who do not have a good knowledge of French.

Dialectica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dialectica does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Not sure if you have it all? Apply anyway! At Dialectica, we strive to create an inclusive work environment, and we welcome candidates with different experiences and backgrounds.