Technology Partners is currently seeking a talented Behavioral Scientist – External Affairs (Remote).
Do you have experience applying behavioral science to financial decision-making, public policy, and social impact strategy?
Let us help you make your next big career move a reality!
What You Will Be Doing:
You will play a strategic role in shaping behavioral strategies that support financial well-being and community impact initiatives. This position focuses on leveraging behavioral science to influence public policy, strengthen investor outcomes, and measure the impact of community engagement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the owner of key behavioral strategies identified by External Affairs leadership.
- Create and manage a Community Index aligned with financial fulfillment goals, coordinating partnerships for development and maintenance.
- Develop and lead impact-oriented financial education initiatives across client segments.
- Generate evidence supporting $100B community-impact and firm-impact goals.
- Integrate behavioral forecasting models to help prioritize work and assess investment impact.
- Co-design behavioral interventions expanding access to wealth-building tools for first-generation investors, small-business owners, and caregivers.
- Review and synthesize research and academic literature to provide actionable insights for leadership.
- Collaborate with the BIRD Lab and external partners (academics, NGOs) to accelerate research and development in behavioral applications.
- Advise and consult on behavioral design integration across digital product experiences and enterprise initiatives.
- Translate complex behavioral data and insights into accessible communication for executives and stakeholders.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Master’s degree in psychology, behavioral finance, economics, or a related social science field (Doctorate preferred).
- Deep knowledge of U.S. household financial decision-making and the policy/regulatory environment influencing financial well-being.
- Proven experience in financial services, public policy, communications, or social impact roles.
- Demonstrated success leading large-scale behavioral science initiatives within organizations.
- Strong data analysis and research design skills, including quantitative and qualitative methods.
- Ability to design, test, and scale behavioral interventions in collaboration with business, community, and academic partners.
Desired Skills & Experience:
- Experience integrating behavioral science into digital product design or UX optimization.
- Expertise in behavioral forecasting or predictive modeling.
- Strong strategic communication skills to influence non-technical and executive audiences.
- Experience in consulting or advisory roles within enterprise or governmental contexts.
- Certification as a Financial Therapist or similar credential is a plus.
Pay: $73.50 – $105.00 /hr.
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to provide sponsorship at this time or accept candidates who would require a corp-to-corp agreement.
If this position sounds like you, WE SHOULD TALK!
Your better future is ready, and we want to put the right tools in your hands to get you there. Let's go!
Keywords: behavioral science, financial decision-making, public policy, social impact, behavioral finance, behavioral forecasting, community impact, financial education
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