Director of Research & Insights - New York

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• Actually prioritize work-life balance

• Can’t handle ambiguity or rejection

• Prefer consistent routine over fast-changing priorities

Key responsibilities:

• Define and own Flagright’s research and insights agenda, ensuring topics are timely, relevant, and aligned with industry developments and commercial priorities

• Conduct in-depth research on market trends, regulatory developments, and emerging risks, synthesizing complex information into clear, actionable insights

• Write, produce and publish high-quality thought leadership content and materials, including reports, whitepapers, and executive perspectives that position Flagright as an industry authority

• Act as editor-in-chief for Flagright’s flagship publications, setting the editorial vision, maintaining consistency in quality, and ensuring all outputs meet a high standard of rigor and clarity

• Translate product capabilities, customer experiences, and market signals into compelling, data-driven narratives that support positioning

• Engage with internal teams, customers, partners, and industry experts to gather primary insights and validate research perspectives

• Establish and maintain a high standard of analytical rigor, clarity, and originality across all published content

• Build and scale internal research processes, frameworks, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality over time

Who we are looking for:

• Proven subject matter expertise in AML, financial crime, or compliance, with a strong understanding of industry trends, regulatory frameworks, and emerging risks

• Demonstrated experience producing and publishing high-quality thought leadership content such as reports, whitepapers, or industry analyses

• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex topics into clear, structured, and insightful narratives

• Experience interviewing industry experts, customers, and stakeholders to extract meaningful insights and incorporate them into compelling content

• Excellent writing and editorial judgment, with a track record of creating content that is both authoritative and engaging for enterprise or technical audiences

• Experience owning or contributing to a research or editorial agenda, with the ability to identify timely and relevant topics

• Ability to translate product capabilities and customer insights into compelling positioning and strategic narratives

• Comfortable working cross-functionally with Product, Sales, and Marketing teams in a fast-paced environment

• High standards for rigor, accuracy, and originality, with strong attention to detail

• Self-directed and proactive, with the ability to take ownership of initiatives from concept to publication

• Based in New York with right to work in the USA (visa sponsorship not available)

Preferred experience

• IRS special agents, FBI, Interpol, FCA, Scotland Yard, FinCEN, NCA, or other financial crime investigators

• Fincrime Leadership experience at a bank

What we offer:

• Direct exposure to leadership

• Influence how financial institutions manage financial crime risk as a global thought leader

• Product with clear, real-world differentiation

• High-bar environment focused on execution, learning, and continuous improvement

• Get equity from day 1 at a Y Combinator startup

• Work alongside a highly competent, top-tier team, including professionals from Y Combinator, ex AWS, and Palantir

• Enjoy a low-bureaucracy environment, minimal meetings, and an asynchronous communications culture