Research Administrator

K3 Advisory Group; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

KBS Corporate, part of K3 Advisory Group, is seeking a Research Administrator to support our M&A research function from a home-based setting with occasional travel to Bolton headquarters for team events and meetings.

The role focuses on managing a high-traffic inbox, coordinating acquisition interest, data entry in our CRM, and liaising with parties to gather funding information while maintaining strict confidentiality and delivering timely results.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Outlook and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail due to handling confidential information.
• Excellent time and resource management in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent customer service and written communication skills.
• Previous administrative experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing a high-traffic inbox.
• Registering new interest in acquisition opportunities and communicating this across the business.
• Data entry via our in-house CRM system.
• Liaising with interested parties to obtain information regarding funding capability.
• Communicating with clients about interest and releasing confidential documents to potential acquirers.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer service

Written communication

Administrative experience

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Job description

At KBS Corporate, part of K3 Advisory Group, we sell more companies than any other UK-based company sales adviser. In 2025 alone, we have sold over 249 companies, which is 322% more than the next closest UK adviser.

The Research Administrator supports our M&A research function and the successful candidate will receive full, ongoing training from an experienced team. This role is predominantly based from home, with travel to our Bolton headquarters for team events, meetings etc.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Managing a high-traffic inbox.
• Registering new interest in acquisition opportunities and communicating this interest across the following business.
• Data entry via our in-house CRM system.
• Liaising with interested parties to obtain information regarding funding capability.
• Communicating with our clients regarding interest received for their businesses and releasing confidential documents to potential acquirers.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Outlook and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail is required as you will be handling confidential information.
• Excellent time and resource management skills to be utilised in a deadline-orientated environment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, particularly written.
• Previous administrative experience preferred.