At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead research on tech and science shifts impacting finance and capital markets.
- Company: Leading institutional research firm seeking innovative thinkers.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible location, and opportunities for intellectual growth.
- Other info: Ideal for curious minds from diverse backgrounds, not just finance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by translating complex ideas into actionable insights.
- Qualifications: Strong writing skills and deep understanding of technology or science.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
F&L Search is working with a leading institutional research firm looking to hire a rare kind of thinker: someone capable of going deep into science, technology and structural change, then explaining clearly why it matters for industries, economies and capital markets.
This role is not aimed solely at traditional financial markets candidates.
Some of the strongest profiles may come from journalism, research, science, technology, policy or other intellectually rigorous environments where complex ideas are analysed and communicated at a high level.
The successful candidate will develop original research on major technological and scientific shifts, including:
- Energy revolution: energy systems, power, infrastructure and industrial transformation
- AI and automation
- Next gen infrastructure and compute
- Biotech revolution and life sciences
- Space infrastructure and advanced systems
- Quantum science and next gen computing
The central requirement is not that you already sound like a macro strategist.
It is that you can understand substance: what is technically real, what is overstated, where the bottlenecks are, how adoption may evolve, and what the second-order consequences could be.
The firm is looking for someone capable of producing genuinely differentiated thinking, rather than consensus summaries of fast-moving technology themes.
The research produced will help sophisticated institutional investors think through questions around productivity, capex cycles, infrastructure demand, supply chains, geopolitics, sector leadership and long-term portfolio positioning.
A strong body of written work or published analysis will be an important part of the evaluation process.
Responsibilities
- Build a distinctive research agenda around deep science, emerging technology and structural innovation.
- Identify where major technological and scientific shifts are real, misunderstood, overstated or underappreciated.
- Produce clear, original written research for a sophisticated institutional audience.
- Translate technical developments into commercial, economic, geopolitical and investment-relevant conclusions.
- Develop frameworks around bottlenecks, adoption curves, infrastructure constraints and second-order effects.
- Work closely with macro and cross-asset colleagues to connect technological change to broader market implications.
- Present research through written work, meetings, calls and events.
- Ideal Background
- The firm is open-minded on background, but relevant profiles may include:
- Deep-dive technology or science journalists.
- Frontier technology researchers or analysts.
- Scientists or engineers who have transitioned into research, strategy or analytical communication roles.
- Technology intelligence or policy specialists.
- Independent writers, researchers or analysts with a strong body of original work.
Strong candidates are likely to demonstrate
- Serious depth in at least one major technology or science domain.
- The ability to explain complex subjects clearly without flattening nuance.
- Evidence of original judgement and independent thinking.
- High-quality written output, whether through journalism, research, essays, reports or client work.
- Intellectual curiosity across multiple disciplines and industries.
This role is unlikely to suit someone whose background is purely academic or engineering-execution led without a strong record of broader research, writing or communication.
Financial markets experience is useful, but not required.
Location & Compensation
London or New York preferred, with flexibility for exceptional candidates.
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Science & Technology Research Lead - Financial Services employer: F&L Search
F&L Search is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of intellectual curiosity and innovation, making it an ideal place for the Science & Technology Research Lead role. With a focus on deep research into transformative technologies and their implications for financial markets, employees are encouraged to think critically and creatively, while benefiting from opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment. Located in vibrant London or New York, the firm offers a collaborative atmosphere where diverse backgrounds are valued, ensuring that every team member can contribute meaningfully to groundbreaking research.
