Senior Research Associate

Role SummaryThe Senior Research Associate will lead TMT Finance’s proprietary data acquisition effort, reporting into the Research Manager. This role owns the relationships that underpin TMT’s dataset: proactively engaging financial advisors, legal advisors, funds, and companies to source proprietary deal data that cannot be obtained from public filings or desk research alone.This relationship-led role requires the successful candidate to build and manage a network of market contacts, turning outreach into consistent, high-quality data submissions. Working closely with the wider company, they will help shape a core growth area of the business and make a visible commercial impact from day one.ResponsibilitiesProprietary Data Acquisition & OutreachLead direct outreach to financial advisors, legal advisors, funds, and companies to source proprietary deal dataBuild a structured, repeatable outreach process to convert cold contacts into consistent data submittersOwn outreach targets and track conversion from first contact through to ongoing data submissionRelationship Building & Market EngagementDevelop and maintain a personal network of senior contacts across the digital infrastructure M&A and financing ecosystemRepresent TMT Finance confidently on calls, in meetings, and at industry events to build trust with market participantsIdentify new sources of proprietary data as the business expands into new verticals and geographiesMarket & Domain ExpertiseMaintain a strong understanding of core trends in the global digital infrastructure industryStay abreast of regulatory, technological, and investment developments impacting data requirementsSupport proprietary research, benchmarks, and insight products with first-hand market intelligenceWhat We’re Looking ForExperience & Expertise:2+ years’ experience in financial servicesProven experience in outreach and relationship buildingExcellent verbal and written communication skillsLeadership & Mindset:Commercial mindset: driven, persistent, and confident opening new relationshipsHigh level of self-motivationAttention to detail and patienceMulti-tasking and strong time managementWhy Join UsMake a Visible Impact: Own a core growth area from day one, building the proprietary data relationships that power TMT Finance’s intelligence platform for blue-chip clients worldwide.Flexible Working: Hybrid model: 3 days in our Central London office (Tues–Thurs), 2 days remote.Time Off & Wellbeing: 25 days annual leave + your birthday off, competitive pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support, perks platform with discounts and rewards, paid personal and group volunteering. Annual charitable donations from company profits.Culture & Environment: Spacious office with breakout areas, library, and games (pool, darts, table tennis); collaborative, values-driven culture: Real People, Real Relationships, Real Intelligence, Real Impact. Employee referral scheme.Vibrant Location: 32 Lafone Street, London SE1 – just minutes from London Bridge StationFind out more at Careers | TMT Finance.About TMT FinanceFounded in 2009, TMT Finance empowers decision-makers in digital infrastructure through actionable intelligence, proprietary data, and exclusive industry insight. Our platform is the go-to source for M&A, financing, and investment intelligence across telecoms, towers, datacentres, cloud, fibre, and advisory sectors.We’ve grown 40%+ annually over the past five years and are scaling rapidly - with major investment in product, expansion into the US and APAC, and plans to grow from 70 to 100+ employees in the next 3 to 5 years.We’re looking for driven, strategic thinkers who thrive in fast-paced environments and want to make a real impact.TMT Finance welcomes applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability. All appointments will be based on merit and a fair and transparent process.