Remote Research Manager Jobs
Remote research manager jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors like market research, public health, technology, and nonprofit advocacy, at organizations ranging from distributed research firms to remote-first tech companies and global nonprofits. Employers hiring remotely right now include Amgen, Danone, and Agilent Technologies. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Our Company
We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. Our team of 22,000 people across 19 countries, serves more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses – Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.
Job Description
In this role, you will be responsible for providing top quality research and investment analysis, leading the manager selection process and conducting ongoing due diligence for mutual funds, separate accounts and investment strategists. Additionally, you will manage partner relationships, interact directly with third-party portfolio managers, generate concise, well-written research, effectively communicate with senior leaders, and contribute to cross organizational projects.This role is responsible for search and selection related to the maintenance of the U.S. Growth Equity category.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct autonomous, comprehensive investment research, analysis and manager selection for equity mutual funds, separately managed accounts, and exchange traded funds. This includes the use of qualitative and quantitative techniques to evaluate investment managers and associated products. At times, this may include general securities analysis and support.
Prepare written reports that identify trends, opportunities, and recommendations related to equity strategies. This is required for ongoing product management, as well as for product improvement or development of new offerings. Communicate investment information concisely both in writing and verbally to a variety of constituents, including the Investment Committee, wholesaling team and advisors.
Actively manage relationships with external partners which includes regular communication on product performance, due diligence and operational issues.
Oversee and drive strategic projects related to business goals. Act as a subject matter expert on cross-organizational projects including product development, project management, marketing and maintenance.
Participate in issue resolution, wholesaling support and marketing/training content reviews across the organization.
Required Qualifications
5 - 7 years of relevant experience
3 - 5 years of Manager Research experience
Experience with analytical software to analyze investments (Excel, FactSet, Morningstar Direct)
Some travel required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
FINRA Series 7 or ability to obtain within 120 days
Preferred Qualifications
Prior manager research experience
Experience managing professional relationships with third party institutions
Expertise in asset allocation, manager combinations, and portfolio structuring
Ameriprise Field/Advisor experience or familiarity with the Ameriprise field sales force
Master's degree
CFA, CAIA, CIMA, CFP, CPA, CIPM
Strong quantitative skills with the ability to combine investment knowledge and technical expertise to produce effective results
Attention to detail and strong written/verbal communication skills
Visa Sponsorship
Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).
In-Office Collaboration
We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders — clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.
Base Pay Salary
The estimated base salary for this role is $114,500 - $157,400 / year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.Full-Time/Part-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Job Family Group
Line of Business
Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.
About Our Company
We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. Our team of 22,000 people across 19 countries, serves more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses – Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.
Job Description
In this role, you will be responsible for providing top quality research and investment analysis, leading the manager selection process and conducting ongoing due diligence for mutual funds, separate accounts and investment strategists. Additionally, you will manage partner relationships, interact directly with third-party portfolio managers, generate concise, well-written research, effectively communicate with senior leaders, and contribute to cross organizational projects.This role is responsible for search and selection related to the maintenance of the U.S. Growth Equity category.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct autonomous, comprehensive investment research, analysis and manager selection for equity mutual funds, separately managed accounts, and exchange traded funds. This includes the use of qualitative and quantitative techniques to evaluate investment managers and associated products. At times, this may include general securities analysis and support.
Prepare written reports that identify trends, opportunities, and recommendations related to equity strategies. This is required for ongoing product management, as well as for product improvement or development of new offerings. Communicate investment information concisely both in writing and verbally to a variety of constituents, including the Investment Committee, wholesaling team and advisors.
Actively manage relationships with external partners which includes regular communication on product performance, due diligence and operational issues.
Oversee and drive strategic projects related to business goals. Act as a subject matter expert on cross-organizational projects including product development, project management, marketing and maintenance.
Participate in issue resolution, wholesaling support and marketing/training content reviews across the organization.
Required Qualifications
5 - 7 years of relevant experience
3 - 5 years of Manager Research experience
Experience with analytical software to analyze investments (Excel, FactSet, Morningstar Direct)
Some travel required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
FINRA Series 7 or ability to obtain within 120 days
Preferred Qualifications
Prior manager research experience
Experience managing professional relationships with third party institutions
Expertise in asset allocation, manager combinations, and portfolio structuring
Ameriprise Field/Advisor experience or familiarity with the Ameriprise field sales force
Master's degree
CFA, CAIA, CIMA, CFP, CPA, CIPM
Strong quantitative skills with the ability to combine investment knowledge and technical expertise to produce effective results
Attention to detail and strong written/verbal communication skills
Visa Sponsorship
Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).
In-Office Collaboration
We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders — clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.
Base Pay Salary
The estimated base salary for this role is $114,500 - $157,400 / year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.Full-Time/Part-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Job Family Group
Line of Business
Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Technology & Software
- Insurance
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote research manager jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in a research-related field such as social sciences, psychology, or business
- Five or more years of research experience with at least two years in a people management role
- Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and study design
- Experience with research tools such as Qualtrics, SPSS, or similar survey and analytics platforms
- Strong ability to translate research findings into actionable recommendations for cross-functional stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience managing research projects from scoping through delivery within budget and timeline
Tips for Your Remote Research Manager Job Search
Prove async research leadership in your materials
Remote employers want evidence you can manage a research project without daily check-ins. Describe specific projects in your resume where you coordinated stakeholders, tracked timelines, and delivered findings entirely through written updates or shared documents, not in-person meetings.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote research manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through mixed remote and on-site listings.
Show your remote research toolstack clearly
Distributed research teams run on tools like Dovetail, Qualtrics, Airtable, Miro, and Notion. Name the platforms you've used to manage research workflows, synthesize qualitative data, or coordinate with distributed stakeholders, so hiring managers can see you'll integrate without a learning curve.
Frame written deliverables as your primary output
Remote research managers are judged heavily on how clearly they communicate findings in writing. Highlight research briefs, executive summaries, or synthesis reports you've authored, and if possible link to or attach a sample, since written work is your main signal in a remote hiring process.
Remote Research Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote research manager job?
Target companies that already run distributed research teams, such as remote-first tech firms, health policy organizations, and market research consultancies, because they have existing workflows for managing research remotely. Hiring managers screen hard for self-direction and written communication, so your application materials should show concrete examples of leading projects asynchronously, synthesizing findings without in-person collaboration, and delivering results with minimal hand-holding. Familiarity with tools like Notion, Dovetail, or collaborative survey platforms gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote research managers?
Employers currently hiring remote research managers include Amgen, Danone, and Agilent Technologies, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These tend to be remote-first firms, distributed tech companies, and research-driven organizations in sectors like healthcare, market research, and public policy that have built fully remote workflows for their research functions.
Can you get a remote research manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level research manager roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without in-person supervision or onboarding. Your best path is to target smaller remote-first startups or nonprofits, which are more open to candidates who show strong research fundamentals. A portfolio of independent research projects, published reports, or demonstrated experience managing a small study end-to-end can substitute for formal management titles.
Do you need a degree for remote research manager jobs?
Not always, though most remote research manager postings prefer a bachelor's or master's in a research-adjacent field like social science, public health, or business. Remote employers increasingly weigh demonstrated research skills, a portfolio of completed projects, and evidence of managing research workflows over degree credentials alone. Candidates who can show they have run a study, synthesized data, and communicated findings clearly will compete well even without a graduate degree.
Which industries hire the most remote research managers?
Remote research manager roles concentrate in Education, Technology & Software, and Insurance, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors rely on distributed research teams because their work is knowledge-based and deliverable-driven, making it well-suited to fully remote collaboration.
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