Manager, Numismatic Research and Programs

Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade, authenticate, vault, and sell millions of record-setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team.

Our services span collectible coins, trading cards, Funko Pops!, video games, event tickets, autographs, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, SGC, WATA, and Card Ladder.

Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 1,900 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana and offices in Jersey City, Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Toronto, Guadalajara, Dallas, and Paris.

PCGS is seeking a thoughtful and relationship-oriented Manager of Numismatic Research and Programs to strengthen our numismatic voice, platforms, and partnerships. This role combines market insight, program ownership, and external engagement to help PCGS inform the market and serve our community. This role reports to the PCGS President and will be based in the U.S., with occasional domestic and international travel as needed. 

Remote or hybrid candidates will also be considered. We believe that there is significant value in in-person collaboration. If you live within a 1 hour commuting distance to one of our offices, you will be required to be onsite most of the time. This will be discussed further as part of the recruiting process.

What You’ll Do

• Guide Numismatic Market Activity and Insights

  • Monitor market activity, auction trends, and collector behavior to produce timely insights and concise briefings for leadership and the business

  • Provide perspective that informs company planning, AOP inputs, and cross-functional decisions

• Steward CoinFacts and the Set Registry

  • Own content direction, accuracy, and day-to-day prioritization in collaboration with Product, Data, and Grading

  • Align roadmaps with collector needs and credibility standards, and track impact on engagement and growth

  • Direct SR team members and employees to ensure updates are processed timely

• Create Customer Targeted Editorial Content

  • Write and commission articles and analysis for PCGS publications

  • Develop educational content that elevates PCGS’s thought leadership and supports global brand building

• Serve as Numismatic Contact for Leadership and the Business

  • Act as the internal go-to for complex numismatic questions across departments

  • Translate expert knowledge into clear recommendations for leaders and partners

  • Review numismatic content for accuracy across PCGS platforms, ensuring information shared publicly and internally meets the highest standards

• Be an External Escalation Point and Relationship Builder

  • Engage with key collectors, dealers, and industry partners to resolve complex issues and build trust

  • Identify and cultivate new partnerships that advance PCGS’s strategic objectives

• Cross-Functional Enablement

  • Equip Marketing, Sales, and Business Development with market context, competitive intelligence, and program updates

  • Partner with Grading and Research to ensure alignment on standards, terminology, and published guidance

• Future Team Building

  • Help shape the vision, processes, and talent needs for a future Numismatic Research team, including mentoring junior contributors and organization structure and design

Who You Are

• Numismatic communicator with the ability to explain complex topics clearly across written, visual, and spoken formats

• Analytical and market-Aware with a track record of converting data and signals into actionable insights and based on market trends

• Platform-Minded and customer-centric with appreciation for how pricing, data, and content platforms serve collectors and dealers

• Executive ready communicator who can brief leadership and represent PCGS credibly with external stakeholders

• Collaborative operator comfortable working across Grading, Product, Marketing, and Sales

• Emerging people leader motivated to help build a Numismatic Research capability over time

• 5 or more years in numismatics, publishing, research, analytics, or adjacent fields

• Demonstrated success creating content for collectors or market stakeholders

• Established network in the numismatic community is a plu

• Comfortable presenting to leadership and in high-visibility industry settings

Travel Requirements

Periodic travel to major shows, partner meetings, and PCGS events. Expected travel is approximately fifteen to twenty percent, depending on the calendar.  Expected travel is ~15–20% but may alter based on needs.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $105k - $120k. Actual compensation on this range varies based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, experience, and skill set. This role may be eligible for bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation, please ask your recruiter for details.

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