Vice President | Research, Insight & Consulting | US

Savanta

48d•Hybrid

About The Position

Savanta is hiring a Vice President to lead market research delivery across the Americas. The role combines hands-on quantitative and mixed-methods research expertise with senior client-facing responsibilities and team leadership. The successful candidate will lead research programs that answer clients’ strategic questions and provide insight storytelling. The Vice President will own and grow an existing account portfolio, serve as a strategic advisor to clients, and identify new business opportunities to drive sustainable, double-digit year-over-year growth. They will lead and develop a high-performing team by setting progression plans, managing performance, and fostering innovation and client focus. The role calls for a technology-first approach that encourages faster, technology-enabled ways of generating insight. The role works with regional leads to share best practices and support global client relationships connected to Americas accounts. Prior financial services research experience is advantageous, but sector-specific expertise is not required. The position is open to candidates working East Coast hours from anywhere in the US, or working hybrid from Savanta’s New York office.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience delivering market research, insights, or work in a related consulting field.
A proven track record of managing and growing client revenue.
Experience leading and developing a team, including managing performance and career progression.
A technology-first mindset and comfort championing new technology and AI-enabled approaches over traditional research methods.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to act as a strategic partner to senior client stakeholders.
Strong market research experience across quantitative and mixed methodologies.
Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment, delegate to senior and mid-level team members, and retain accountability for revenue, delivery quality, and team performance.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in financial services research.

Responsibilities

Lead market research delivery across the Americas.
Lead research programs that answer clients’ strategic questions and communicate insights.
Own and grow an existing client account portfolio.
Advise clients strategically and identify new business opportunities to drive sustainable, double-digit year-over-year growth.
Lead and develop a high-performing team, including setting progression plans, managing performance, and fostering innovation and client focus.
Champion technology-enabled approaches to generating insight.
Work with leads across regions to share best practices and support global client relationships that intersect with Americas accounts.
Oversee key research projects, proposals, and the future direction of the team.