Director of Research
Core
Setting strategic direction and driving growth for a large institutional equity research franchise, leading over 120 professionals including ~40 analysts.
Role type
Senior leadership IC (Director of Research)
Builds
Institutional equity research products (SMID-focused and large-cap coverage)
Domain
Financial services / Institutional Equity Research
Required skills
Strategic planning, organizational leadership, talent management, performance evaluation, resource allocation, client relationship management, research quality oversight, change management
Preferred skills
MBA, experience with AI/data adoption in research
Technologies
Artificial intelligence, data analytics
Responsibilities
Set strategic direction for the research franchise; Lead a team of 120+ professionals; Oversee research product and coverage strategy; Represent the franchise externally to investors; Attract and develop high-performing talent; Establish performance expectations and compensation decisions; Drive innovation through technology adoption.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership