Information Associate

Cambridge Associates LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 63,700 - 82,800; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Associates LLC in Boston seeks a Manager Research Information Associate to support financial research data aggregation and analysis. The role involves overseeing operations across investment research and collaborating with teams on data management processes.

Ideal candidates will have a BA/BS, 2+ years of experience, and strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills. The compensation includes a competitive salary range of $63,700 to $82,800, with eligibility for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• BA/BS with 2+ years of experience in a corporate setting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills across various roles.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to identify errors in datasets.
• Solutions-oriented with ability to multitask.
• Strong attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment.
• Highly motivated and independent.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Strong knowledge of Excel, Outlook, Word, Asana, and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Oversee coordination across private investment, hedge fund, and long-only research information.
• Collaborate with team to triage information and manage deadlines.
• Manage large-scale operational processes for Research Teams.
• Handle various inboxes and requests efficiently.
• Create and run queries from multiple databases for various needs.
• Facilitate communications between operations and individual teams.
• Maintain multiple databases and evaluate data.
• Contribute to/manage Manager Research projects.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Excel

Outlook

Word

Asana

SQL

Education

BA/BS

Job description

Job Description

The Manager Research Information Associate’s primary role will be to support the fast‑paced environment of financial research data aggregation, analysis, and project management. Working within a collaborative and independent group, the role requires strong communication across time zones, adaptability, exceptional organizational skills, and critical thinking. A successful candidate will have analytical instincts, strong attention to detail, and a deep understanding of creating and maintaining processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee central coordination across Cambridge Associates’ private investment, hedge fund, and long‑only research information.
• Collaborate with team members to triage incoming information, assign appropriately, and complete tasks against deadlines.
• Manage large‑scale operational processes for Research Teams across all asset classes within the Manager Research group.
• Manage various inboxes, including team‑specific questions, Asana workplans, asset‑class specific asks, and one‑off requests.
• Create and run queries and reports from multiple databases to support management, research, client, and marketing needs.
• Facilitate large‑scale communications between the Manager Research Operations team and individual Manager Research teams.
• Create, maintain, and troubleshoot a variety of long‑standing, regular, and one‑off reporting needs.
• Interact regularly with a variety of stakeholders, maintaining professionalism in diverse settings.
• Oversee and populate multiple databases regularly, evaluating data and using judgment to draw conclusions and propose solutions.
• Contribute to or help lead Manager Research and Manager Research Operations projects and initiatives.

Qualifications

• BA/BS with 2+ years of experience in a corporate setting.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills across a variety of roles within the team and organization.
• Ability to approach tasks with flexibility and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to identify errors and incongruencies in datasets.
• Solutions‑oriented with ability to multitask against competing deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail in a deadline‑driven hybrid environment.
• Highly motivated, independent, and able to re‑prioritize when necessary.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion with sensitive information.
• Strong knowledge of Excel, Outlook, Word, and Asana platforms.
• Working knowledge of SQL.

Compensation

Base salary range: $63,700 – $82,800. Position is eligible for an annual performance‑based bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The firm is committed to equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. Employees are expected to follow a similar policy toward co‑workers.