What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research & Insights Strategist position at Alan Gray LLC?
Position Overview:
Alan Gray LLC is seeking a strategic, research-driven professional to join our company as a Research & Insights Strategist, reporting directly to the COO. In this role you will drive industry intelligence, thought leadership and competitive positioning across the insurance and reinsurance landscape, helping transform these insights into actionable go-to-market activities. The ideal candidate is curious, analytical, and fluent in turning market data into compelling content and actionable insights.
Key Responsibilities:
- To synthesize findings for internal use
Thought Leadership & Content Support:
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop white papers, briefs, articles, and presentations rooted in original research
- Contribute to content strategy by identifying trends and recommending timely, insight-driven topics
- Assist with SEO research to align thought leadership with organic discovery goals
- Support creation of marketing collateral, campaign assets and reports to support business development efforts
Insights & Strategy:
- Translate research into digestible, actionable insights for leadership, marketing, and business development teams.
- Support go-to-market planning by informing positioning, messaging, and market targeting based on evidence.
- Develop frameworks to track market shifts and assess strategic implications for Alan Gray
Market & Competitive Research:
- Conduct in-depth research on industry trends, key players, and emerging issues across insurance, reinsurance, and MGA landscape
- Monitor and analyze competitor positioning, announcements, product launches, and partnerships
- Lead Customer Segmentation and develop views on buying patterns by type of customer, title, type of work, size of deal, etc.
- Leverage tools like AM Best, public filings, news databases, and analyst reports
Qualifications and Experience:
Required:
- 5 years of experience in competitive research, market intelligence, or insights-focused marketing
- Strong writing and synthesis skills; ability to turn research into well-crafted content
- Comfortable working cross-functionally and independently in a remote setting
Preferred:
- Experience in insurance or reinsurance
- Legal background (attorney)
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000