CB Resources is seeking a Director of Research to lead the North American research function for its client, a prestigious professional services firm
with a global presence.
The role will involve direct management of a
Research Manager and two researchers along with matrix management of a further
20 internal resources. This role reports into the Global Head of Research in
London, and works closely with the U.S management team. There is
significant scope in this role to help develop the function further and play
a key part in the global research and analysis agenda.
The research team plays an integral role in
supporting senior Partners in positioning the firm as an industry expert and
thought leader. Our client is looking for someone who can further develop the
research function in this respect.
Responsibilities include:
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Deliver and oversee high quality and
highly accurate research and analysis
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Produce high quality, thought
provoking research and analysis of key sectors, issues, trends and events
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Apply rigorous analytical approaches
to produce structured outputs using secondary and primary research
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Working with both the global head of
research and the US management team to further develop processes and raise the
quality of the service delivered to internal clients.
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Mentoring local team and sharing best
practice across the firm
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Project management of ongoing
research initiatives
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Effective vendor negotiations
The successful applicant will have:
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Highly developed research and
analytical skills
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Strong written and verbal communications
skills
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Ability to structure and present
complex quantitative and qualitative information in a compelling and
comprehensible manner
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Strong proven management and people
development skills
CB Resourcing operates as both an employment agency
and an employment business. Applicants will need to be able to provide us with
proof of their eligibility to work in the required location on request.
Please
email hello@cbresourcing.com with
your CV and contact details for a confidential discussion about this position.
