Lead Quant Research Director - Sydney

Resources Group AU; Sydney; On-site; AUD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Resources Group AU is seeking a Quant Research Director in Sydney to own the quant offer and lead advanced studies across brand, pricing and segmentation. You will partner with the Sydney Managing Director to win work and shape proposals, while growing a dedicated quant team.

In this senior role, you will stay closely involved in the craft—design, analysis and the final story—ensuring quantitative insights sit at the heart of strategic decisions and client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Senior quant leadership at director level in a strategic or custom research agency.
• Depth across segmentation, pricing and driver modelling.
• Able to translate complex analyses into clear commercial strategy.
• Collaborates with qual, cultural and behavioural specialists.
• Proven track record of building and retaining strong teams.
• Confident with clients, new business and growing a practice.

Responsibilities

• Own the quant offer: set direction and be the go‑to quant voice for clients and the team.
• Partner with the Sydney MD to build client relationships, shape proposals and win work.
• Design and lead complex studies across brand, experience, segmentation and pricing.
• Lead and develop the team, with plans to grow from two direct reports.
• Stay hands‑on from design to analysis to storytelling.

Skills

Senior quant leadership

Methodological depth

Creative strategic thinking

Integrated mindset

People leadership

Commercial drive

Job description

Resources Group AU is seeking a Quant Research Director in Sydney to own the quant offer and lead advanced studies across brand, pricing and segmentation. You will partner with the Sydney Managing Director to win work and shape proposals, while growing a dedicated quant team.

In this senior role, you will stay closely involved in the craft—design, analysis and the final story—ensuring quantitative insights sit at the heart of strategic decisions and client outcomes.