Thought Leadership Strategist: Markets, Tech & Economics

Referment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Referment is seeking a Thought Leadership Associate for its external communications team in New York. You will manage content from idea to publication, collaborating with investment researchers, technologists, and colleagues across investor relations, media communications, and legal/compliance.

The role blends research, editorial judgment, and project delivery beyond copywriting alone. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or higher with 2–5 years' experience combining research, analytical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with 2–5 years of combined research, analysis, writing and project management.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills with exacting standards.
• Ability to analyze unfamiliar subjects rigorously, think critically and learn quickly.
• Collaborative style and confidence working with colleagues across disciplines.
• Proactive in advancing multi-stakeholder projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the drafting and review of white papers, speaking materials, presentations and shorter-form content.
• Work with subject-matter experts in investment research and technology to turn complex ideas into clear, credible communications.
• Coordinate input and approvals across investor relations, media communications, and legal and compliance.
• Develop and deliver projects that improve how the team sources, produces and amplifies content.
• Build relationships across the business to uncover worthwhile topics and turn them into executable thought-leadership ideas.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Project management

Analytical thinking

Research

Collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Referment is seeking a Thought Leadership Associate for its external communications team in New York. You will manage content from idea to publication, collaborating with investment researchers, technologists, and colleagues across investor relations, media communications, and legal/compliance.

The role blends research, editorial judgment, and project delivery beyond copywriting alone. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or higher with 2–5 years' experience combining research, analytical