Mid Level Research Team Lead Jobs
Mid level research team lead jobs go to researchers ready to own projects end to end, mentor junior team members, and drive methodological decisions with limited oversight. Openings are spread across Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Technology & Software, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like JPMorganChase, Scale AI, and Houston Methodist hiring at this level now.
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About Clear Street:
Clear Street is modernizing the brokerage ecosystem. Founded in 2018, Clear Street is a diversified financial services firm replacing the legacy infrastructure used across capital markets.
We started from scratch by building a completely cloud-native clearing and custody system designed for today's complex, global market. Our platform is fully integrated with central clearing houses and exchanges to support billions in trading volume per day. We've agonized about our data model abstractions, created horizontal scalability, and crafted thoughtful APIs. All so we can provide a best-in-class experience for our clients.
By combining highly-skilled product and engineering talent with seasoned finance professionals, we're building the essentials to compete in today's fast-paced markets.
The Role:
Clear Street is seeking an equity research associate to join our dynamic equity research team covering disruptive technology companies. The associate will support the team covering a wide spectrum of disruptive technology sub-verticals, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, cloud and data infrastructure, cybersecurity, fintech and digital assets / blockchain / tokenization, autonomous systems and robotics.
The associate is a highly motivated individual who enjoys equity investing and capital markets. Research is a fast-paced environment, strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity and forward thinking are critical. The individual will become an industry expert conducting company and industry analysis. It involves monitoring company/industry news, dissecting earnings releases, updating financial models, analyzing industry data, writing research notes, articulating investment ideas to sales and traders, and meeting client requests.
Responsibilities:
- Build, develop and utilize financial models to forecast a company's financials.
- Write company and sector research notes, and articulate the view to internal and external clients.
- Build and maintain relationships with Sales and Trading, industry experts and management team.
- Keep senior analysts informed of significant daily news and market developments.
- Perform competitive analysis, industry tracking and valuation to form an opinion and support stock recommendations.
- Generate ideas for differentiated products.
- Be a team player.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Qualifications & Skills:
The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and attributes:
- At least three (3) years of professional experience of fundamental equity research; exposure in disruptive technology highly preferred.
- Bachelor's degree. Master/MBA is a plus.
- Advanced knowledge in financial statements analysis and financial modeling skills.
- FINRA SIE, Series 63, Series 86, and Series 87 licenses required.
- High level of financial modelling skills in Excel and PowerPoint, skilled in building and updating financial models and projections.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication capabilities to articulate ideas and investment theses.
- Exhibits a strong work ethic, resourcefulness, and both critical and creative thinking abilities.
- Able to excel in a dynamic, high-pressure, and deadline-oriented setting.
- Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work.
- Ability to multi-task and collaborate with teammates, as well as work independently.
- Passion in equity investing.
We Offer:
The Base Salary Range for this role is $100,000 - $150,000. This range is representative of the starting base salaries for this role at Clear Street. Where a candidate falls in this range will be based on job related factors such as relevant experience, skills, and location. This range represents Base Salary only, which is just one element of Clear Street's total compensation. The range stated does not include other factors of total compensation such as bonuses or equity.
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Mid Level Research Team Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level research team lead job?
Position yourself as someone who has moved beyond executing tasks to owning outcomes. Highlight projects where you set the research direction, made analytical decisions independently, and delivered results that influenced a team or product. Applications that show you have mentored peers, managed a research workstream, or presented findings to stakeholders stand out at this level, so lead with those examples in your resume and cover letter.
Which companies hire mid level research team leads?
Companies hiring mid level research team leads right now include JPMorganChase, Scale AI, and Houston Methodist, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large enterprises with dedicated research functions and growth-stage organizations building out their research capacity for the first time.
Are there remote mid level research team lead jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and employer. About 27% of mid level research team lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in research-oriented roles where collaboration happens across tools and async workflows rather than a single office. On-site roles are still common in sectors where lab access or in-person fieldwork is part of the job.
How do I move up to a mid level research team lead role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on accumulated ownership. Early in your career, focus on deepening your core research skills, then actively seek projects where you take the lead on design, analysis, or delivery rather than supporting someone else's work. Demonstrating that you can drive a project to completion, communicate findings clearly to non-research audiences, and informally guide less experienced colleagues is what distinguishes a mid level candidate from a junior one.
Which industries hire the most mid level research team leads?
Mid Level research team lead roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors invest heavily in research functions because data-driven decisions and iterative testing are central to how they develop products, refine strategies, and compete for users or customers.