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GLG's Private Equity Research business supports Private Equity investors by providing them with the insights that they need to handle the critical decisions throughout the investment lifecycle including due diligence, value creation and portfolio support. Our work includes market assessments, commercial due diligence, voice-of-the-customer studies, and competitive positioning evaluations. The team leverages its survey and consulting capabilities along with the world's largest and most varied source of first-hand expertise to deliver quantitative and qualitative insights to inform their decisions in a timely and thorough manner. To learn more, visit
The Private Equity Research team is seeking a Project Specialist to help continue to support client engagements across industries and disciplines.
Specific responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Project Execution
- Support project execution from scoping to delivery including:
- Project scoping and design
- Proposal development and client alignment
- Project team prep and resourcing
- Internal GLG stakeholder management and problem solving
- Project management and deliverable quality control
- Managing client interactions including check-ins and project readouts
- Project Specialists are expected to be solution and results oriented - effectively partnering with Managers to solve issues and implement solutions
Stakeholder Management:
- Support research project collaborators to ensure timely and effective delivery of necessary research components
- Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, including: Legal and Compliance to manage contracting and scope implementation; Client Solutions to identify potential opportunities for further product support; and Business Development to support the client relationship throughout the life cycle
- Build lasting relationships with our Project Leads and Network Members
Internal initiatives:
- Lead and/or participate in internal initiatives related to go-to-market strategy and system or process improvement
An ideal candidate will have the following:
- 2 years of management consulting experience
- Strong project management skills are required
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills to work with clients and internal stakeholders
- Solid computer skills, i.e., Microsoft Office
- Must be a team player with an ability to cross functionally collaborate
- Experience supporting Private Equity clients is a plus
- Must be entrepreneurial with a deep excitement to grow the business
- Think creatively and focus on opportunities for growth
- A strong and constant attention to detail is required
What We Offer:
Benefits: All U.S. GLGers also have access to benefits such as:
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your first day of employment
- Flexible paid time off. No pre-determined limits on vacation time, plus 10 company holidays
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with an employer match (subject to annual limits & vesting)
- Tuition reimbursement program for eligible courses including language skills courses
- Paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
- Free wellbeing support with the Calm app, Maven and EAP, and free long-term therapy & counselling assistance through Pathways
- Other work perks and benefits available based on final job location
Working Environment: Flexible / Hybrid working arrangements typically requiring 2 days per week in office.
Compensation: GLG is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation is based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. Certain roles may also be eligible for incentive compensation.
About GLG / Gerson Lehrman Group
GLG is the world's insight network. Our clients rely on GLG's global team to connect with powerful insight across fields from our network of approximately 1 million experts (and the hundreds of new experts we recruit every day).
We serve thousands of the world's best businesses, from Fortune 500 corporations to leading technology companies to professional services firms and financial institutions. We connect our clients to the world's largest and most varied source of first-hand expertise, including executives, scientists, academics, former public-sector leaders, and the foremost subject matter specialists.
GLG's industry-leading compliance framework allows clients to learn in a structured, auditable, and transparent way, consistent with their own internal compliance obligations and the highest professional ethical standards. Our compliance standards are a major competitive differentiator and key component of the company's culture.
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Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. ("GLG") is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, race, religion, color, marital status, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.