Head of Research (Job # 1755276 Boston MA)

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Job # 1755276
Head of Research
Financial Services - Commercial Banking
Finance / Accounting - Securities Analysis / Research
Full-time
United States - Massachusetts - Boston

The Compensation:
Benefits - Full

Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for the ideal candidate
Commission Compensation - No
Bonus Eligible - Yes
Overtime Eligible - No
Interview Travel Reimbursed - No

Description:
Lead a team of high performing research directors. The team is responsible for all market research activities across all lines of Business and functions - including the Bank (all Distribution Channels, Banking and Lending Product lines, for Personal, Wealth and Business Banking customers), Commercial & Corporate, Business Services, Marketing, Branding & External Communications and HR. It also provides key customer metrics for Investor Relations and Group reporting. The research and analytics provided by the Research Director and his/her team provide important strategic information for the organization and guides actions to improve the Customer Experience. Overall, the organization relies heavily on this function to offer thought leadership, consumer & customer insights, competitive threats and validated opportunities to help grow the business into a leading regional bank.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage a team of 6 Market Research Directors and Research Managers with responsibilities to support & drive professional development and talent
- Efficiently manage research budget of over $3M along with key research vendor partnerships.
- Manage team to ensure projects are delivered on time and budget while maintaining data integrity/relevance and creating actionable reporting.
- Inform Executive and Senior leadership decisions with insights to drive key strategic initiatives and investments
- Develop and present strategic research insights to Executive and Senior management.
- Act as lead methodologist, maintaining a consistent research design and quality in all research initiatives across the franchise.
- Maintain the integrity of Data & Research throughout all stages of Analysis and Reporting
- Offer Thought Leadership in Customer Experience Measurements and new approaches to help uncover market opportunities and any potential threat to our market position.

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QUESTIONS:

1. Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing or related field? (MBA or Master's degree in Marketing, Social Science or related field preferred.)
2. Do you have at least 15 years of strong market research and analytical skills? (Vendor and Client side experience required)(Explain in Detail)
3. Do you have extensive knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods including statistical analysis?
4. Do you have at least 10 years strong, seasoned leadership skills? (Explain in Detail)
5. Do you have a strong track record of creating highly-effective teams with a 'can do attitude'? (Explain in Detail)
6. Do you have expertise in issue identification, study design and high level strategic analysis?
7. Are you an expert communicator and influencer at senior management and executive level?
8. Do you have established experience and track record of managing budgets? (Explain in Detail)
9. Are you willing to travel occasionally?

 
Richard Martin
Executive Recruiter
Patriot Recruiting
Raleigh NC
PatriotRecruiting@hotmail.com