Intelligence & Research

tz; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Zeal Company (TZCO) is seeking a sharp researcher-writer who can understand markets, technologies, and regulatory landscapes quickly. You will not code, but you live in your terminal, using Claude Code to research, synthesize, organize and produce high‑impact intelligence for TZCO and portfolio companies.

You will help inform where we invest, what we build and how we operate. Expect rigorous sourcing, structured outputs, and collaboration across teams in a fast‑paced environment with

Job description

The Zeal Company (TZCO) is a technology holdings company that creates, acquires, operates and invests in businesses built for the long term. We provide capital, technology and operational support. Our approach is hands on, highly technical, geared towards building with outlier talent with "forever timeline". TZCO is built by founders and quality shareholders.

Our team is small, highly motivated and focused on operational excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity in unstructured environments. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All team members are expected to be hands on and to contribute directly to the company's mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All team members are expected to have strong communication skills.

All team members become owners and are expected to behave as such and share the upside created. Incentive design is important.

About the Role

You are the person we go to when we need to understand something deeply and quickly. A market, a technology, a regulatory landscape, a competitor, an acquisition target. Whatever the question, you find the answer.

You are not expected to code. But you live in your terminal. Claude Code is your operating system. You use it to research, synthesize, organize and produce work that would take most people weeks in a fraction of the time.

You will work across TZCO and our portfolio companies, supporting decision making with thorough, well structured intelligence. Your output directly informs where we invest, what we build and how we operate.

Who You Are

You know how to learn. You can pick up almost any topic in weeks, regardless of how complex it is. You have done this repeatedly throughout your life.

You are an exceptional writer. Your thinking is clear because your writing is clear.

You are rigorous. You care about getting it right. You check sources, question assumptions and distinguish between what is known and what is assumed.

You use AI tools aggressively to multiply your output. You are not waiting for permission to adopt new workflows.

You are comfortable with ambiguity. Someone gives you a vague question and you come back with a structured answer.

You have strong judgment about what matters. You know which information changes decisions.

Compensation

Annual Salary Range

$100,000 to $200,000 USD

Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at TZCO, which also includes equity and comprehensive medical.