Research Manager

You will be part of a group dedicated to supporting external clients with consumer insights and industry benchmarks on North American wealth management. You will manage the operation, analysis, delivery, and strategy of one of the client's proprietary products - their Wealth Management performance diagnostic in US and Canada.

In this role, you'll work with external clients to confirm participation, collect data, assess performance, and present to client executive leadership (head of wealth strategy, CFO, CEO, etc.) with insights into their competitive positioning. You will work with a team of analysts to manage complex data sets, conduct primary research, produce benchmarks, craft presentations, build industry knowledge, and develop wealth management expertise that help solve client challenges with real impact. You will lead the product’s strategy - understanding how it’s positioned in the market, how your team can maximize its value for clients and for the firm, and where to innovate it. You will leverage strong analytical, project management, storyboarding, business and communication skills to be successful.

The team is headquartered in downtown Toronto. They operate within a collaborative team environment where you'll work closely with intelligent, engaging colleagues who are committed to delivering exceptional performance. In this role, you will report directly to the director and supervise the work of 1-2 analysts.

This is an active posting for an open position. Candidates must be open to work in a hybrid setting located in Downtown Toronto, 2-3x/week in office.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of data analysis experience in using complex datasets, online research, and/or performance benchmarks to drive and deliver insightful output
• The ability to communicate complex ideas effectively - both verbally and in writing
• The ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines within a high energy, fast-paced and evolving environment
• Expertise in using Excel and PowerPoint, with knowledge of visualization software (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI) or analytical tools (e.g. VBA, SQL) a plus
• Experience in banking and financial services, with strong preference to wealth management and strategic consulting expertise
• An applicable University Degree

What They Offer

• A competitive base salary ($120,000 - 150,000 CAD, commensurate on level of experience and alignment with the role) and a variable annual bonus.
• A flexible hybrid working policy. Most people come into the office 2-3 days/week.
• A healthy work-life balance.
• 25 days annual leave, plus 4 wellness days and public holidays
• Comprehensive benefits program
• Generous employer RRSP contribution
• An annual personal development allowance

• An office walking distance to Union Station