Research Lead

WHO ARE WE?

Gain.pro is on a mission to serve everyone who wants to find, understand and track the companies that matter to them. Our platform empowers investors, advisors, and C-suite executives with the deepest private market insights, combining human curation with GenAI for faster, data-driven decisions.

We serve 100% of MBB/Big-Four advisories, clients representing over $1 trillion of private capital and more than 70% of the top-20 global M&A houses – including blue chip firms such as Blackstone, Goldman Sachs and McKinsey. With an NPS of >80, we lead the market on customer satisfaction and strive for excellence in everything we do.

Operating globally with offices in Amsterdam, London, Frankfurt, Warsaw, Bangalore and (soon) New York, Gain.pro is one of Europe's fastest growing businesses, recognized in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA 2023 and the 8th edition of FT1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies.

QUANTITATIVE INSIGHTS GROUP (QIG)

The Quantitative Insights Group (QIG) drives Gain.pro's position as the go-to source for thought leadership in private markets.

Our team delivers:

• In-depth research reports rooted in proprietary Gain.pro data
• Webinars, panel discussions, and podcasts that stimulate critical industry dialogue
• Data-driven newsletters and trend analysis that shape market narratives

Our insights are a critical growth engine, generating client leads and strengthening Gain.pro's reputation as a trusted partner for private equity professionals.

We are expanding this high-impact team with a senior hire ready to innovate and elevate our position as the industry leader.

THE ROLE

You will play a pivotal role in shaping Gain.pro's insights strategy and driving thought leadership for private markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of flagship content: Author end-to-end comprehensive industry research, leveraging Gain.pro's proprietary data to deliver compelling reports, whitepapers, and market insights across a range of mediums including long-form reports, newsletters, video, webinars, social media, and more.
• Shape the narrative: Uncover transformative trends, identify actionable opportunities, and craft data-backed stories that resonate across the private equity ecosystem.
• Strategic partnership: Collaborate with the marketing and leadership team to align content strategies with business objectives, driving lead generation and brand visibility.
• Mentor and guide: Provide leadership within the QIG, inspiring excellence and fostering skill development among team members.

WHAT YOU BRING

We are looking for a seasoned researcher with:

• A proven track record of publishing high-impact industry research or insights, with expertise in data visualization and storytelling.
• A deep understanding of financial markets, private equity, or M&A. (CFA charterholders or candidates with advanced finance degrees preferred)
• 8+ years of relevant experience in investment, finance, or data-driven research, with demonstrated ability to operate independently.
• Proficiency or strong interest in tools like Python, SQL, and advanced data analysis platforms.
• Outstanding communication skills to articulate complex insights and build industry credibility.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunity to be a part of a high-visibility team making an impact on the company and the industry
• Competitive compensation package and healthy work-life balance allowing for flexibility and personal commitments
• Tremendous learning and career progression opportunities with clear development path
• Culture of trust, ownership and standard of excellence
• Hybrid working model with a fun working atmosphere with company-wide outings and events
• International environment with hubs in Amsterdam, London, Frankfurt, Warsaw & Bangalore
• We are the European leader with global aspirations, working towards unicorn status; this is the right time to come onboard and take that ride with us

Gain.pro B.V. with its registered seat in Apollolaan 151, 1077 AR Amsterdam, The Netherlands, or another Gain.pro entity which runs the recruitment process, further called "Gain.pro", is the controller of personal data you submit as part of the job application. Your personal data will be processed for the purpose of conducting a recruitment process for the job position you apply for. If you provide Gain.pro with explicit consent, your personal data will be also processed for the purpose of conducting future recruitment processes. Please read the Gain.pro Privacy Policy to acquaint yourself with how Gain.pro processes your personal data: .