Research Director

About the role

We are looking for a market research professional with vendor-side experience to serve as a primary contact for clients on projects in the Financial Services sector, oversee multiple research studies simultaneously, and work with cross-functional teams to execute research projects effectively. The Research Director reports to the VP.

Responsibilities

Effectively communicate with clients, cross-functional internal teams, and research team members; create and manage timelines; manage client requests; display an understanding of research processes and how to maximize efficiency across discrete tasks; and troubleshoot problems and identify solutions.

What will I be delivering?

• Demonstrate ownership/initiative on assigned projects
• Oversee and independently manage all aspects of a project, from survey design, field management, data processing, analysis, and especially report writing
• Work closely with VP and manage project outcomes
• Day-to-day client communications and updates, support client requests on time, lead client meetings
• Generate strong client relationships and delivery skills that lead to repeat business from current clients or extensions of them
• Design or review surveys created from client business questions