Research Co-Op

Overview

As a Research Analyst Co-op at HSG, you will support HSG’s consulting team by building a pipeline of subject matter experts that powers our primary research. Through LinkedIn outreach and cold calling, you will identify and engage potential experts across a range of industries, coordinate scheduling for expert interviews, and conduct structured outreach calls to capture preliminary information. This is a great opportunity for an early-career student who wants real professional experience in a fast-paced environment and is looking to develop their communication, organizational, and research skills.

About HSG

Highland Strategy Group is a rapidly growing boutique strategy consulting firm based in Boston, MA. Founded in early 2021, HSG is actively seeking to expand our team to support this growth.

At HSG, you'll work alongside motivated and intelligent individuals and gain hands-on experience from day one. We strive to create a work environment that empowers contributors at every level to succeed, and co-ops are no exception.

Responsibilities

As a Research Co-op, you will support the expert recruitment process that sits at the heart of our primary research. Specifically, in this role you will:

• Identify and engage potential subject matter experts through targeted LinkedIn outreach and cold calling

• Conduct structured outreach calls with prospective experts, administering a brief questionnaire to capture preliminary information and build our understanding of new markets

• Coordinate and schedule expert calls for the consulting team, managing logistics from initial agreement through confirmed calendar invite

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of outreach activity, expert pipeline status, and contact information

• Work closely with Associates to understand each project's target expert profile and refine outreach accordingly

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at Northeastern University and eligible for a co-op placement

• Exceptional verbal communication skills — you are confident, clear, and comfortable speaking with strangers on the phone and over LinkedIn

• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to track multiple workstreams at once

• Comfortable with a high-volume outreach role — persistence and a positive attitude in the face of rejection are a must

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• No prior professional experience required — we are looking for Sophomores who are doing their first co-op