Careers

RESEARCH MANAGER

Reporting to the Head of Research, you will manage the research projects that are assigned to this job holder which will mostly, but not exclusively fall within the Asset Management, Investments, or Insurance industry sectors and to support the Head of Research, Head of Quantitative and/or Chief Operating Officer on any other project as need be across the RiF business.  All projects are to be delivered for clients in a timely manner and to a professional standard. The role will involve management of all stages within the research process. This role has plenty of variety and requires some serious multi-tasking.

Key accountabilities of the Research Manager’s position are:

• Receive and respond to a brief from a client with a detailed, fully costed proposal produced in conjunction with the Head of Research or Chief Operating Officer
• Manage your workload across all projects and working with others across the research team to support you where the need arises
• Shape questionnaires and discussion guides, as required, to ensure the brief is fully met
• Engage in all project management duties, ensuring client’s expectations are met fully at all stages and is ‘delighted’ at the end of each project.
• Interpret the analysis, identifying trends or patterns and preparing/delivering the agreed deliverables for the client
• Deliver presentations, with support
• Maintain good relationships with all clients
• Support the Head of Research, Head of Quantitative or Chief Operations Officer as and when required.
• Mentor junior members of the team
• Willingness to support colleagues on other projects should demand arise

Other responsibilities may include:

• Investigating market activity
• Analysing published data and statistics
• Evaluating past performance of a product, service or brand
• Assessing future trends
• List Building

Key Skills/Experience required

• Significant experience using qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information from both quantitative and qualitative fieldwork with attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly self-motivated with a strong work ethic and excellent organisational skills
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint to an advanced level
• Able to manage and prioritise responsibilities across multiple projects at the same time
• Flexibility during particularly busy periods and to be available to conduct fieldwork outside of normal working hours as and when required
• Knowledge of the UK Investments, Asset Management, or Insurance industry
• Knowledge of Qualtrics and Q would be an advantage

WORKING AT RESEARCH IN FINANCE 

Research in Finance is a market leading consultancy, research and publishing business that is about implementing change and making a difference. We work with some of the largest, most influential, and important asset management and insurance companies in the world. We are increasingly undertaking more studies that have a global reach.  

Since the economic crisis of 2007 the role of the financial services sector has become a critical part of all of our lives. The prosperity, health and future of a nation and its people are inextricably linked to the role these companies play in the world economy. Arguably the financial service sector has the greatest ability to direct change for good. Having control of huge amounts of money can drive investment into emerging economies to help develop nations, support the implementation of green energy to prevent further climate change or force companies to act responsibly by withholding funds.  

RiF was created 10 years ago and has experienced double digit year-on-year revenue and profit growth. We have an amazing team of 30 staff currently and an expanding set of more than 45 loyal clients, many of whom we’ve worked with since our launch, who rely and trust the insights we produce to make important strategic decisions about their businesses. We are much more than just a consultancy and research agency as we also manage high value panels of professional and private investors. This means we have unique access to some very “hard to reach” study participants. Our market and client requirements are changing all the time, often in response to changes in regulation, and as a result we have created a fast-moving and responsive team, and where possible, a tech driven response, in order to ensure we continue to be top of mind for our clients and all of their research needs. 

Our company culture is about delivering exceptional products that delight and inspire our clients.  

We don’t adhere to dated corporate practices of tiered management structures and inflexible working hours. Each employee has a “voice” in the company and an integral part of the direction of the business. We also, like to give everyone the space, time and support to deliver outstanding work as we understand that the work we do requires space and time to think! 

 We offer a range of benefits including:  

• Pension scheme with 4% contribution by employer (above normal rate of 3%)
• Private health care insurance is available for eligible employees following completion of two years of employment
• Flexible working arrangement as agreed with Chief Operations Officer. Expectation is currently to be in the office at least three days a week
• Ongoing external and internal training where appropriate 
• One day corporate volunteering to give back to the community
• 25 days’ holiday (excluding bank holidays)
• High-end central London office with showers, bike racks, 24-hour access, free quality teas and coffee
• Company laptop
• Bike to work scheme
• Christmas and summer party

To apply for this position, please submit a brief introduction about yourself, detailing why you are interested in being considered for the role, along with your CV, to [email protected] .