Director of Research & Insights

Flagright

Director of Research & Insights at Flagright leading industry insights in financial crime compliance. Collaborate with product and sales teams, driving high-quality publications and research agendas.

Posted 5/4/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

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Soft Skills

attention to detailself-directedproactivecross-functional collaborationcommunicationownershipcreativityclarityrigorengagement