Job Description
Job Description
Director, Research
About Corbin
Corbin Advisors is a specialized investor relations (IR) research and advisory firm that was founded on the idea that insights-driven advice is a powerful catalyst for unlocking value. Our clients are public companies ranging in size from pre-IPO to $550B in market cap across all business sectors. We conduct cutting-edge research and advise Boards and C-suite Executives on investor relations and broader capital market matters. Our research is regularly featured in leading publications globally and our Founder, Rebecca Corbin, is a recurring contributor to CNBC.
Our culture is unique and inspiring. We’ve thoughtfully defined and pridefully live our values – represented by ‘TAPE’– Trust, Accountability, Partnership, Excellence and Team, Appreciation, Passion, and Entrepreneurialism. We operate in a fast-paced environment, yet we make the time to appreciate one another and celebrate our successes. We also strongly encourage and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion.
As a testament to our people-first approach, Corbin has been selected as an Employer of the Year in the Financial Services industry by the Stevie® Awards for five years in a row. The award distinguishes Corbin among the world’s best employers and teams that drive great places to work.
Core Responsibilities
As Director, Research, you will serve as a thought leader for Corbin and its Research Center of Excellence, bringing expertise in capital markets and public company valuations with the ability to translate implications into actionable insights and recommendations for our advisors and broader thought leadership. You must possess the ability to read the macroeconomic landscape, public company valuations, and trends in investor relations and communications to fuel and execute on our research strategy, which underpins our advice in supporting our publicly traded clients in differentiating their investment brands and driving higher valuations.
Reporting to the Vice President of our Research Center of Excellence team, you will collaborate with senior leaders and client-facing advisors across our enterprise to share insights, knowledge, and best practices. You will also partner with our data team to stay at the forefront of investor sentiment and insights. It is expected that you live our values, serve as a role model and mentor, and execute with experience-based astuteness, intellectual curiosity, creativity, and innovation.
Your specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead Corbin’s proprietary thought leadership agenda, including the annual planning process in partnership with key senior leaders and stakeholders
- Develop a deep understanding of Corbin’s Research Center of Excellence, Corbin Analytics, and our research archives and serve as a resident subject matter expert and thought leader on the capital markets, public company valuations, and investor relations and communications
- Develop and manage a research content roadmap that is aligned with our overall production, content, and marketing strategies for key stakeholders, including executives, IROs, and Board Directors
- Create high-value content and provide editorial oversight for all research content generated; this could include content such as capital allocation, premium valuation drivers, investment brands, investor days, corporate transactions, and other relevant buy side / investment community topics
- Keep senior leadership and advisors apprised of market dynamics
- Oversee our proprietary research repository from the past 18 years and develop a plan for maintenance and elevation
- Craft compelling thought leadership narratives and prepare visually engaging content and presentations to communicate insights and analyses effectively and appropriately for various audiences
- Partner closely with our business development and marketing teams, including sales collateral, conference presentations, and other commercial efforts to activate on thought leadership
- Mentor and lead a team of analysts to conduct analyses and draw insights and conclusions
- Become proficient in technology platforms to support the use our research database (experience with FactSet, AlphaSense, Domo, or Snowflake a plus)
- Build capabilities within the team to leverage advanced research and technology tools and methodologies
- Have fun and add your imprint to our culture and success
Qualifications
- BA/BS degree in accounting, finance, economics or like studies required
- 5-10+ years of relevant experience; capital markets, investor relations and/or buy/sell- side experience a plus
- Proven analytical skills; ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, and develop actionable recommendations
- Passion for capital markets and stock market
- Ability to build executive-ready presentations and thought leadership with insights and recommendations
- Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment in decision-making
- Ability to prioritize requests, establish workflow procedures, multi-task, meet tight deadlines and deliver on assigned objectives
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint
- Friendly, high-energy, team-focused, and can-do attitude a must
Package Offer
- Competitive base salary and annual performance bonus
- Robust healthcare package – Company paid premiums up to 80% (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Retirement plan with a company match
- Significant opportunity for long-term career growth and professional development as we continue to scale
Corbin is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.