VP of Research

Moby is transforming the way people invest. Our mission is to build the world's largest, most accessible investing research library, empowering millions of investors to make smarter financial decisions. With cutting-edge AI and a focus on clarity, we convert complex financial data into actionable insights for our audience. We reach over 30 million people each month across our social channels and content platforms, and we're just getting started.

The Role

As the VP of Research, you will be the strategic and creative leader of our research team. You'll define our research philosophy, set the tone for our investment analysis, drive our editorial strategy, and guide the development of in-depth stock reports, macroeconomic insights, and special investment series. This role sits at the intersection of finance, editorial strategy, and consumer content. It's equal parts investor, editor, and operator. This is a leadership role with a hands-on approach, perfect for a seasoned analyst or finance writer ready to take their craft to the next level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Define and evolve Moby’s investment strategy and research philosophy, including how we evaluate companies, update positions, and manage thematic portfolios.

• Team Development: Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of analysts, writers, and editors, fostering a culture of curiosity, rigor, and creative problem-solving.

• Editorial Oversight: Oversee the production of high-impact reports, from stock analysis to broader market insights, ensuring quality and consistency.

• Content Innovation: Experiment with new report formats, interactive data visualizations, and innovative storytelling approaches to keep our research fresh and engaging.

• Market Intelligence: Stay ahead of market trends, earnings updates, and economic data to ensure our coverage is always relevant and actionable.

• Collaboration: Work closely with product, marketing, and leadership teams to align research output with broader company goals.

• Thought Leadership: Represent Moby as a trusted voice in the investment community, contributing to media appearances, podcasts, and industry panels.

• 7+ years of experience in financial research, equity analysis, or investment writing.

• Deep understanding of financial analysis, valuation metrics, and market narratives.

• Strong editorial judgment with the ability to craft sharp, impactful insights.

• Proven leadership experience, including managing teams and setting strategic direction.

• A track record of producing high-quality, well-researched content under tight deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics for a broad audience.

• Familiarity with using or managing AI-powered tools for research and content generation

• Preference for candidates based in or willing to commute to New York City for in-person collaboration.