Research Leader

Role:

As a Research Leader within Avasant Research, you will manage a multi-themed technology data and research program while also developing into an industry-acknowledged analyst.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Represent the firm and share point of view around digital technologies (blockchain, intelligent automation, artificial intelligence, internet of things, cloud, etc.) and their applications in various industries in external conferences, boardroom presentations, industry events, media, and public videos
• Engage with senior leadership teams and CXOs of Global 2000 enterprises, service providers, tech product and platform companies to advise them around future roadmaps and strategies
• Own the development and delivery of an annual research agenda comprising multiple research products, including leading a growing industry analyst team and significant writing
• Conduct in-depth research by directly participating in briefings and in-person discussions with practice and business leaders
• Establish innovative research processes, methodologies, and frameworks for structuring and analyzing data
• Exercise project management while leading a lean and diversified team and contribute to the strategic direction of the research practice
• Engage with the industry ecosystem including technology buyers, service providers, technology firms, and research consumers
• Design surveys to provide data behind the firm's publications
• Critically review and provide feedback on reports written by other analysts and contributors
• Support the sales team by responding to inquiries from current and potential customers
• Represent the company in responding to press inquiries for attribution
• Build relationships with subject matter experts to aid in the development of new research coverage

Requirements:

• MBA or equivalent from Tier 1 institutes, with 8-16 years of experience in research, strategy, or consulting domains
• Significant experience with Big 4 or other strategy consulting firms; previous work with leading tech industry analyst firms is an advantage
• Significant exposure and interest in emerging technologies
• Familiarity with business IT topics such as enterprise software, application development, business intelligence, cloud computing, security, data management, or networking
• Strong aspiration to be known as an independent and respected industry voice in the technology space
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, both written and verbal (English), with experience writing to publication deadlines
• Experience in survey design and best practices for ensuring quality of response data
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills
• Strong sense of ownership and adherence to quality and timelines
• Exceptional quantitative and data interpretation skills

What Avasant Offers:

• Entrepreneurial environment with the ability to lead and drive new initiatives
• International exposure and a chance to work with global clients, including some of the largest multinationals
• Training and mentoring on the latest business and sector practices
• Opportunity to work with and learn from an international team of industry specialists
• Focused programs for career development, including funding of industry certifications and skill development programs
• Dynamic and multicultural work environment
• Leadership opportunities