Head of Research

The Digital Banker; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services intelligence provider in Singapore is seeking a Head of Research to oversee all research activities. This full-time role involves conducting market research, developing research strategies, and writing reports. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and significant experience in market research, particularly within financial services. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in market research focused on financial services.
• Ability to lead a research team and oversee multiple projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead all research activities.
• Conduct in-depth market research.
• Develop and implement research strategies.
• Write comprehensive research reports.
• Moderate panels and judge awards.

Skills

Strong Analytical Skills

Market Research experience

Proficiency in Retail banking

Proficiency in Wealth Management

Proficiency in Transaction Banking

Proficiency in Payments

Proficiency in Research methodologies

Team Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Project management skills

Education

Master's degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related field

Job description

The Digital Banker is a globally recognized provider of news, business intelligence, and research for the financial services sector. Our consultants and subject matter experts deliver thematic research, industry analysis, and forecasts across Banking, Insurance, and FinTech markets worldwide. By offering authoritative insights, news services, conferences, and research reports, The Digital Banker partners with some of the world’s largest financial services institutions as a strategic knowledge provider.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Head of Research based in Singapore. The Head of Research will be responsible for overseeing and leading all research activities, conducting in-depth market research, developing and implementing research strategies, writing comprehensive research reports, moderating panels, judging awards and drafting editorial calendars for the year.

Qualifications

• Strong Analytical Skills and Market Research experience
• Proficiency in subject matter (Retail banking, Wealth Management, Transaction Banking, Payments)
• Proficiency in Research and Development (R&D) and general Research methodologies
• Proven Team Leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
• Experience in the financial services industry is preferred
• Master\'s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries

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