ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

External Manager Research Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Attain Talent

Manager, Research Finance

$120K - $175K/yr

Provide the research division's internal and external stakeholders and partner's, including ... Manages, plans, and evaluates operations to ensure financial compliance with all relevant federal ...

Anthropic

Communications Manager, Research

Seattle, WA · On-site

This role will be the primary external comms partner to our model research and training teams that cover areas like Interpretability and Alignment - some of the most distinctive and technically deep ...

Decagon

Product Manager, Research

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$232K - $290K/yr

You'll work across internal and external partners to ensure Decagon's AI capabilities continue to ... Have 5+ years of relevant experience (e.g., product manager, founder, engineer, researcher etc.

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsExternal Manager Research Jobs

External Manager Research information

See salary details

$50K

$98.6K

$173.5K

How much do external manager research jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for external manager research in the United States is $98,569.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,000.00 and $114,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between External Manager Research vs Investment Analyst?

AspectExternal Manager ResearchInvestment Analyst
CredentialsTypically requires finance or related degrees, certifications like CFASimilar credentials, often CFA or finance degrees
Work EnvironmentResearch firms, asset management companies, or investment consultanciesAsset management firms, banks, or investment firms
Employer & IndustryFocuses on evaluating external fund managers for institutional or retail clientsAnalyzes securities, markets, and investment opportunities for portfolios

External Manager Research and Investment Analysts both require finance expertise and often similar certifications. However, External Manager Research specializes in assessing external fund managers, while Investment Analysts focus on analyzing securities and market data to inform investment decisions. Both roles are vital in the investment industry but serve different functions within the asset management process.

What cities are hiring for External Manager Research jobs? Cities with the most External Manager Research job openings:
What states have the most External Manager Research jobs? States with the most job openings for External Manager Research jobs include:
Infographic showing various External Manager Research job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 9% Temporary, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 64% In-person, 27% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,569 per year, or $47.4 per hour.

Manager, Research Finance

Attain Talent

Remote

$120K - $175K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Job Description
As one of the nation's top five pediatric research centers, our client is dedicated to providing hope, care, and cures to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. The Manager of Research Finance will oversee all Office of Research Finance business functions, including accounting and systematic compliance functions. Provide the research division's internal and external stakeholders and partner's, including Principal Investigators and Sponsor organizations such as the NIH, timely and accurate accounting and financial reporting services that comply with applicable federal and external sponsor regulations and requirements.
Job Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership in all areas affecting Research Finance; operational management for sponsored program post-award administration, management and grant accounting.
  • Responsible for improving post award management leading to better, more standardized post award sponsored projects' administration and compliance.
  • Manages, plans, and evaluates operations to ensure financial compliance with all relevant federal (2 C.F.R. Part 200), state laws, University and Sponsor polices and regulations
  • Leads and serves as the point of contact with auditors and sponsors on all financial matters of sponsored projects.
  • Responsible for the development of the post award policies and procedures in cooperation with other relevant departments.
  • Responsible for the review of sponsored research contracts/agreements in cooperation with other departments, and transmittance of executed contracts/agreements to sponsors, prime institutions and sub-awardees.
  • Manages month-end and fiscal year end closing process for grants and accounts receivable. Manages the financial reporting on all sponsored projects' funds.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
  • Eight years central institutional research administration experience; five years federal grants regulation direct experience.
  • Three years' experience in a supervisory role.

Preferred
  • CPA designation. Experience in Research Enterprise within Healthcare Provider environment funded in part by Federal awards.

Additional Information
Our client offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
Attain Partners is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The individual base salary for this position is unique to each candidate and will be commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
Interested in this position but the compensation isn't quite right? Let us know your expectations, and we'll see if we can make it happen based on your qualifications.
Salary Range
$120,000-$175,000 USD
Attain Talent is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. For more Information visit EEO, EEO Poster Supplement, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Apply