Head of Research, IFLR - London, England, United Kingdom - Delinian

Description

About Us

At Delinian, we are a global B2B information-services portfolio business. Our brands provide actionable data, analysis, intelligence, and access in markets where information and convening market participants are valued.

We operate across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, with over 2,200 employees who share our passion for delivering high-quality solutions to our clients.

Our Services

We offer a range of services that support clients' market intelligence, business development, and workflow solutions. Our team operates out of three primary hubs (London, New York, and Hong Kong) and serves customers in over 150 countries.

Delivering Value

We pride ourselves on our PACE culture – Proactive, Agile, Customer-focused, Entrepreneurial – which enables knowledgeable professionals to do their best work. We strive to foster autonomy, accountability, and passion, and we are passionate about our brands, products, and customers.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Head of Research (HoR) to act as operational lead of IFLR's research team. The position will have overall responsibility for managing the research that underpins IFLR's flagship programmes, including IFLR1000 and IFLR Awards.

The successful candidate will ensure that research conducted by the team is completed to a high standard and by deadline; that research decisions have been made in adherence with the brand's methodologies and criteria; and that research is robust, credible, and incisive.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the research team and oversee the delivery of high-quality research outputs
• Promote the brand and develop strong client relationships through engagement in industry events and client meetings
• Plan and deliver research projects, working closely with stakeholders to define delivery milestones and build production plans
• Support the design and development of all research strategies, both qualitative and quantitative, to support quality and growth
• Present research findings at industry events and conferences

Interfaces

• Daily - EMEA research team and Director of Research EMEA
• Weekly - IFLR's commercial and marketing leads; Heads of Research of sister brands
• Monthly - Global Head of Research; IFLR Editorial
• Ad hoc - Managing Director

Requirements

• 3-5 years' experience in a qualitative research role; 1-2 years' managing research projects; at least 2 years managing a team
• Working knowledge of the financial and professional services industry / legal market
• Sourcing, managing, organising and analysing large volumes of data and a strong competency with Excel
• Strong analytical, editorial, and interviewing skills
• Experience working collaboratively with sales/business development team
• Calm under pressure, with an ability to deliver to deadline
• Strong communication skills, with an ability to explain goals, methodology, and criteria in clear terms to internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

• Competitive salary offering, paid holidays, volunteer days, sick, floating, and other discretionary gifted days
• Flexible working arrangements (with attendance in the office twice a week) and a strong emphasis on a good work-life balance
• Access to LinkedIn Learning resources for training and upskilling
• Corporate culture with active employee resource groups focused on women, race & ethnicity, LGBTQ+, disabilities, and wellbeing