
Contract Associate, Venture Intelligence at Altis (New York, NY)
Altis· New York, NY· $10k–$24k·
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About Altis
Altis is a venture intelligence platform that helps investors make faster, better decisions on Series A/B/C companies. We conduct deep primary research (expert interviews with customers, competitors, and industry specialists) to build the analysis that drives investment committee decisions.
We're backed by Primary Venture Partners, co-founded by a Midas-list investor, and building a structured analyst program modeled on the intellectual range and apprenticeship found at top management consulting firms.
About The Role
You'll join a research pod and contribute immediately: conducting expert interviews, building company analyses, synthesizing primary research findings, and helping produce the reports that drive investment committee decisions on Series A+ companies.
This is a contract role designed as a pipeline to permanent positions. We're building the team fast, and this structure lets both sides evaluate fit before making long-term commitments. Associates who demonstrate strong judgment and research instincts move into full-time roles with equity.
You'll work alongside Sector Leads and report to our Founding CRO (ex-McKinsey, ex-Growth Investor). The CEO is a former BCG Managing Director & Partner.
About You
- 1-7 years of professional experience in consulting, banking, expert networks, equity research, or a related analytical field
- A strong quantitative and analytical foundation. You're the person who digs until the answer makes sense
- Genuine curiosity about AI, technology, and what makes companies succeed or fail
- Experience with primary research — you've talked to customers, competitors, or experts to build a view, not just pulled data from a terminal
- Clear communication skills. You can synthesize complexity into something a decision-maker can act on
- An itch to get into venture and willing to prove it
You Want
- $10,000 - $24,000 monthly compensation (based on experience)
- New York City, in-office 4-5 days/week (27th and Park Ave)
- A clear path to a full-time role with pre-Series A equity (vesting begins during contract period)
- Founding-stage team — your work shapes the product, the methodology, and the company
- The intellectual challenge of consulting without the travel grind
Why work at Altis
- Culture: Small, high‑ownership team that values “quality, fast iteration, and being in the room.” Emphasis on curiosity, collaboration, and high standards. careers page
- Work location: On‑site in New York City (4 days per week mandatory).
- Team: Currently ~2 employees but actively growing; team members come from McKinsey, Google, Reka, BCG, and top VC firms.
- Perks: Not explicitly listed, but the role offers “ownership, not a job” and mentorship from experienced operators (Chris Freeberg, Ben Sun).
- Engineering culture: Full‑stack AI engineer role that will shape the core product; small team building from scratch.