Fletcher Spaght - Reseasrch Associate

http://www.fletcherspaght.com

Fletcher Spaght Inc. (FSI), founded in 1983, is a strategy consulting firm focused on High Technology and Healthcare. Each of our employees has a strong background in high technology and/or healthcare, and a keen interest in business strategies for related industries. Our clients include young companies (generally venture capital backed), major corporations launching new ventures, investment firms and research institutions. Fletcher Spaght also launched a venture capital fund in 2001 and performs portfolio management for a large corporate VC fund. FSI is a small, collegial firm, which provides a supportive work environment and a great situation for learning. With a typical case duration of one to three months, FSI offers the opportunity for exposure to a wide range of exciting projects and technologies. Fletcher Spaght is located in Boston, MA, and works with companies and organizations across the US and internationally.

Responsibilities for Research Associates include information gathering, data analysis, and presentation writing. As most of our work is in emerging technologies, primary research comprises the majority of the RA's efforts. Primary research involves interviews with clients, their customers, their competitors, and industry experts. Some time is also devoted to secondary research, which emphasizes Internet resources and work with product literature, periodicals, and government filings. Data from all sources are then analyzed to project markets, determine costs, estimate customer benefits, model client financials, etc. Research Associates work with the more senior members of the consulting staff in project teams to address key strategic issues for clients. As skills develop, Research Associates are given increased levels of responsibility and autonomy, and progress toward greater client interaction, presentation delivery, and limited travel. Research Associates usually work 40-50 hours per week.

Typical client engagements include strategy development, competitive analysis, market research, financial forecasting, search for merger and acquisition targets or acquirers, assistance with fundraising, due diligence on prospective investments, etc.

Qualifications: You should have an undergraduate or master's degree or significant coursework at a top tier school and 0-2 years full-time work experience in engineering/computer science or a mix of business and technology. You should have an interest in exploring the strategic issues of cutting-edge technology companies. Foreign language ability is a plus. We regret that as a small firm, we cannot help with visa issues. You must have the legal right to work in the U. S. indefinitely.