Research Director - Client-Focused Market Insights

YouGov; United States; On-site; USD 108,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

YouGov seeks a market research director with vendor-side experience to be the primary client contact on Financial Services projects, oversee multiple studies, and work with cross-functional teams to execute research efficiently. You will manage timelines, respond to client requests, design surveys, supervise fieldwork, data processing and reporting, and present actionable insights.

The role requires 6–10 years of custom market research, strong PowerPoint/Slides skills, and a proven ability to

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and able to manage all project aspects from proposal to final delivery.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and attention to detail.
• Organize work to meet quick-turn timelines and solve operational issues.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with survey programming logic and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ownership on assigned projects and oversee all aspects from survey design to report writing.
• Work closely with VP and manage project outcomes.
• Handle day-to-day client communications and lead client meetings.
• Generate strong client relationships and drive repeat business.
• Design surveys and write custom research reports with actionable insights.

Skills

Client relationship management

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Survey design understanding

Analytical thinking

Vendor-side experience

Team coordination

Problem solving

Tools

PowerPoint

Google Slides

Job description

YouGov seeks a market research director with vendor-side experience to be the primary client contact on Financial Services projects, oversee multiple studies, and work with cross-functional teams to execute research efficiently. You will manage timelines, respond to client requests, design surveys, supervise fieldwork, data processing and reporting, and present actionable insights.

The role requires 6–10 years of custom market research, strong PowerPoint/Slides skills, and a proven ability to