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 General Description of the Research Manager

The Research Manager in Shanghai will report directly to Practice Area Leader in Hong Kong. This individual will be responsible for servicing prospective and existing professional service firm clients based in the Asia-Pacific region, which includes Hong Kong, mainland China, Singapore, Korea, Japan and Australia. The Research Manager is expected to generate and satisfy client demand across their respective industry vertical (Energy & Industrials - EI, Consumer Goods & Services - CGS, or Technology Media & Telecommunications - TMT), as well as assist regional sales representatives in introducing the product to new clients. The Research Manager will also be required to work with Council Management to recruit members to the Councils of EI, CGS, or TMT

Specific Responsibilities Include:

Qualified applicants will:

• Facilitate consultation requests for EI, CGS or TMT in Asia and other regions as needed
• Generate project demand within existing Asian clients
• Cultivate relationships with key opinion leaders in the industry
• Recruit industry professionals in EI, CGS, or TMT through large-scale recruiting campaigns
• Coordinate and host International events and roundtable meetings
• Host in-office meetings with senior advisors and clients
• Identify experts with pertinent insights for Gerson Lehrman Group’s clients in the industry
• Manage large-scale Council development through partnerships with international and domestic associations and companies
• Work closely with teams across Asia, Europe and North America to facilitate ongoing client service, Council development and event management.

Favored applicants will have:

• Undergraduate degree
• 1 to 2 years technical or financial industry experience
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial / leadership skills
• Experience interacting with senior executives
• Native English skills with knowledge of at least one foreign language, preferably Mandarin, Korean or Japanese

We seek bright, positive and flexible people who also:

• Act with the highest integrity and professionalism in all their endeavors.
• Think creatively and focus on opportunities for growth, while leading others to do the same.
• Express a strong desire to work in a global team.
• Demonstrate the ability and initiative to handle increasing responsibility over time.

Notes:    Gerson Lehrman Group does not allow employees to trade stocks or any other security that may present a conflict of interest or the appearance of conflict of interest. GLG also requires that all employees sign a non-compete agreement with our firm.