Research Director (Financial Services)

SUMMARY

The Research Director is responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of research studies; growing client accounts by understand their needs guiding the research strategy and providing insightful presentation. The role provides mentorship and direction to the research managers. To be successful you must be experienced in the market research techniques works to ensure profitability quality control and project timeline while actively contributes to the (Finanical Services) divisions objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the development of RFPs.
• Ownership of client accounts and grow the accounts by providing strategic counseling.
• Oversee the full cycle of large-scale or complex market research projects: from research methodology questionnaire design data analysis report writing and providing strategic recommendations.
• Ensure all project management steps in collaboration with the operations team are on track and delivery to clients on time. This includes validation of the questionnaire in test mode training of interviewers coordination of project fielding monitoring and validating the pre-test day-to-day monitoring of the fielded project monitoring of qualitative projects (recruiting incentives etc.) and coordination of end-of-field steps.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Sociology Psychology Business or related field OR equivalent experience.
• 7 years experience in the market research or strategic consulting industry as a consultant or market/ strategic research professional.
• 5 years experience with supplier-side custom research experience.
• 5 years experience in Finanical Industry or other highly regulated sectors.
• Bilingual (English/French) is a strong asset.

SKILLS

• Strong Client Management skill: Adept at building and nurturing client relationships understanding client needs and turning them into business opportunities.
• Strong organizational skills: Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at once working with different teams.
• Strong analytical skills: Ability to analyze data based on the needs of clients and the research objectives.
• A problem-solving mindset: To identify communicate and propose solutions to problems that may arise.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills: Ability to convey complex data and insights in a clear and compelling manner.