
Strategic Accounts Associate
Job Description
Strategic Accounts Associate
Application Deadline: 31 July 2026
Department: Sales + Business Development
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Washington D.C.
Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 / year
Description
Kharon is a highly disruptive and incredibly innovative organization that navigates risk at the intersection of global security threats + international commerce.
When you look at any major global crisis event, we’re providing intelligence that’s at the heart of those circumstances. We connect the dots in a way that’s meaningful. Now, we’re experiencing unprecedented growth. As the world continues to evolve in complexity, so too does the demand for our products. Given the significance of our work and the increasing global reliance on our insights, we are looking for a Business Development Analyst to join us as we work to shape the way businesses perceive and navigate global risks.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supporting the Sales team and Senior Sales Leadership in preparation for meetings, calls, and presentations with clients and potential clients.
- Identifying opportunities to continuously improve and streamline business development and sales initiatives and operations.
- Taking an active role in external meetings, calls, and presentations by educating clients and potential clients with case studies of our research.
- Collaborating with Kharon marketing and research teams to support Kharon participation and attendance at industry events and conferences, to include drafting and editing of related proprietary material and collateral.
- Conducting business intelligence research on companies, industries, and geographies, with a focus on financial crime regulatory matters, trade controls and supply chain risk management.
- Landscaping and identifying potential leads and entry points for business development purposes globally to include at banks, companies, law firms, professional services firms, and the public sector.
- Providing support on the development of proposals, RFPs and RFIs.
- Assisting the Sales Team with training and SOPs implementation.
- Leverage advanced AI tools (including Gemini and/or Claude) to streamline business development workflows, automate lead-generation research, and continuously optimize sales operations.
- Act as a critical partner to the Sales team by leveraging AI and deep-dive research to prepare high-impact briefs, predictive insights, and tailored materials for client and prospective client engagements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, International Relations, Political Science, or a related field.
- Academic or professional exposure to global security, international relations, financial crime, compliance, or regulatory environments.
- 2+ years of experience in a business development, sales support, research, or operations role, preferably in B2B, SaaS, professional services, or financial services.
- Strong research and analytical skills with experience conducting company, industry, or regulatory research, especially related to sanctions, forced labour, financial crime, or ESG.
- Proficiency in tools such as PowerPoint, Google Slides, Excel, Sheets, and CRM systems like Salesforce and Hubspot.
- Experience with Sales-forward AI agents or platforms is a must
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience drafting proposals, pitch decks, and/or sales collateral.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines across teams.
- Keen sense of judgment, initiative, ownership, and follow-through, and high level of credibility, trust, and integrity.
BENEFITS:
- Fully sponsored medical, dental, and vision
- FSA program for both medical and dependent care
- 401k + Roth with matching and immediate vesting
- Paid time off + 11 paid holidays