Director, Research – ADP Ventures (India-based, US Hours)

Director, Research – ADP Ventures (India-based, US Hours)

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About ADP Ventures

future of work and workforce technology

We operate as a global team of strategists, investors, and innovators — bridging ADP and the startup ecosystem to drive new products, capabilities, and market signals around innovation.

The Opportunity

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What You’ll Do

As Director, Research, you will:

• Lead and execute end-to-end strategic research projects — from scoping and hypothesis framing to analysis and synthesis of actionable insights.
• Conduct deep-dive analyses on key venture themes such as AI in HR, payroll innovation, workforce analytics, and emerging HR Tech trends.
• Build and maintain structured market landscapes, startup ecosystem maps, and competitive benchmarks that inform ADP’s strategic priorities.
• Translate complex data and market signals into clear, compelling narratives and executive-level presentations.
• Collaborate with Ventures leadership to identify and validate emerging investment and partnership opportunities globally.
• Serve as a thought partner on thematic research and innovation trend monitoring.
• Cover India’s HR Tech and Future of Work ecosystem (approx. 15% of role), including startup tracking, ecosystem engagement, and opportunity scouting.

This is not an investment role.

What We’re Looking For

• 7–10 years of experience with a top-tier consulting strategy or investment banking team (e.g., GIR at Goldman Sachs/ Morgan Stanley, BCG, Bain, McKinsey) or in a comparable strategic insights role within a technology or investment organization.
• Deep expertise in

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  arket research, data-driven analysis, and executive storytelling.
• Proven ability to translate research findings into strategic recommendations that drive business or investment outcomes.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and structured synthesis.
• Strong self-starter mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities across global teams.
• Genuine curiosity about

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  tartups, venture capital, emerging technologies, and the future of work.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, Master’s in Strategy, Economics, or related field) preferred.

Why Join Us

• Influence ADP Ventures’ global investment and innovation strategy through research-driven insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders shaping ADP’s future through innovation and partnerships.
• Work in a dynamic, high-impact environment that blends startup agility with enterprise scale.
• Flexible work model based in India with

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  ull US Eastern time zone alignment.

Apply now to help shape how ADP Ventures invests in, builds with, and partners for the future of work.