Research Data Analyst

Job Description

Hey, you! Wanna become #OneOfUs?

We are on the lookout ?? for the next awesome Research Data Analyst with a passion for insights, data, and business transformation to join our HKR team as a Research Data Analyst, working for a US-based client in transforming how we identify and engage with potential partners. ??

Btw, HKR was remote before it was even cool! ?

Remote Is Allowed, Encouraged, And The Norm. Now, And Forever. There’s Only One Catch, And It Comes From This Guy

Whatever you are, be a good one” – Abraham Lincoln.

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What you’ll be doing?

  • ? Conduct comprehensive research to build and maintain a strategic target list of companies that match our ideal customer profile ($250M-$2B revenue, 1,000-10,000 employees).
  • ? Integrate data sources like Pitchbook, LinkedIn, and Clay to build an internal database that powers decision-making.
  • ? Develop and implement research methodologies, including experimenting with AI and prompt engineering, to identify companies ready for transformation.
  • ? Build detailed profiles of target organizations, analyzing their business context, challenges, and transformation readiness.
  • ? Find and verify contact info for key executives (CEO, CFO, etc.), ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • ? Partner with the US-based sales team to continuously refine targeting criteria based on feedback and success patterns.
  • ? Develop scalable processes for ongoing market research and insights generation.

About You

  • ? You’re a data detective, passionate about research, insights, and understanding how businesses evolve.
  • ? You have a rare mix of analytical rigor and business intuition – diving into spreadsheets while keeping sight of the bigger picture.
  • ? You’re AI-forward, eager to experiment with LLMs and prompt engineering to find sharper insights.
  • ? You’re comfortable aggregating and normalizing data sets to find meaningful signals.
  • ? Accuracy and thoroughness are your middle names—you know the power of precise, high-quality data.
  • ? You’re excited to build the foundation of an innovative insights engine that drives real business impact.

Perks

  • ? Fair market pay
  • ?? 7card – national coverage for sport & wellness activities
  • ? A very inclusive medical insurance plan at Regina Maria
  • ? Remote, full-time job – work from the comfort of your own home!
  • ? Standard schedule (with 1 hour of lunch break ?)
  • ? Start-up culture, young team, no egos, no BS

About Us

? At HKR, we’re all about the start-up life—innovative and dynamic, not corporate and stuffy. We’re on a mission to simplify global HR.

? Transparent culture, tech-savvy, and quick decision-making.

? Feedback fuels our growth, and we celebrate all wins. Meritocracy is our game; it’s what you bring to the table that counts.

? Fantastic mix of US clients with more to come.

? We value ownership and getting things done. If you’re passionate, you’re nailing it.

? Ideal for creative minds who love contributing ideas and improving processes.

? Oh… and we don’t waste time in useless meetings.

Location

? Based in Bucharest and Cluj, Romania, we’re remote-first. Whether you work from home or pop into the office, we support what works best for you. Embracing change is who we are.