Remote Strategic Development Researcher

Initio Capital; New York (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Initio Capital in New York seeks a Corporate Development Researcher to identify markets, companies, candidates, products, operators, and growth opportunities. You will turn ambiguous information into clear research, structured analysis, prioritized target lists, and practical recommendations.

This is a remote, flexible role for candidates who are analytical, commercially curious, and comfortable moving quickly across business, finance, technology, and strategy topics.

Responsibilities

• Research companies, markets, industries, products, and business models.
• Build lead lists, opportunity maps, investment screens, candidate pipelines, and strategic summaries.
• Analyze growth signals, competitive positioning, financial context, operational needs, and talent signals.
• Prepare concise notes that help teams decide which opportunities or candidates are worth pursuing.

Job description

Initio Capital in New York seeks a Corporate Development Researcher to identify markets, companies, candidates, products, operators, and growth opportunities. You will turn ambiguous information into clear research, structured analysis, prioritized target lists, and practical recommendations.

This is a remote, flexible role for candidates who are analytical, commercially curious, and comfortable moving quickly across business, finance, technology, and strategy topics.