Market Research Director

5 days ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Scotiabank Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Market Research Manager to join our team at Scotiabank. As a key member of our market research team, you will be responsible for driving a customer-focused culture throughout the team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute all aspects of market research for stakeholders across the Scotiabank Group of Companies.
  • Work with business line stakeholders to understand purpose and research needs.
  • Design and deliver end-to-end research projects leveraging in-house tools and resources when suitable.
  • Identify and manage vendor relationships with high-quality partners.
  • Leverage project management principles to ensure research projects are on time and budget.
  • Showcase and advocate for research strategy and insights through GBCI Hub, town halls, and Global Marketing shares.
  • Direct and deliver research strategy & insights.
  • Establish a cohesive network of relationships with vendors to ensure that insights meet business needs.
  • Provide direction in the use of the most effective and innovative market research analytical techniques.
  • Coordinate, analyze, and present market research data, including insights from multiple sources, advising stakeholders or senior management on the best ways to action insights.
  • Create and maintain a network of professionals to share learning.
  • Provide relationship management support for various business lines across the organization.
  • Foster trust with internal stakeholders, including key senior leaders across the organization to leverage insights to influence business strategies and decisions.
  • Deliver insights in a consultative way to support stakeholders during strategy, ideation, and execution phases of their projects.
  • Contribute to a high-performance environment and demonstrate a commitment to Scotiabank's values: accountability, passion, integrity, and respect.
Requirements
  • Advanced level of experience in market research (8 or more years), preferably on the vendor or client-side.
  • Thorough understanding of the end-to-end process of quantitative and qualitative market research.
  • Superb written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to translate and communicate business requirements into technical research project specifications.
  • Extensive working knowledge of multi-variant statistical techniques.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work within cross-functional teams.
  • Superior organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated project management skills - ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Expert knowledge of SPSS, R, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint; and Qualtrics.
  • Aware and knowledgeable of emerging market research techniques.
  • Fluency in French is desirable.
  • Completed an undergraduate university degree or college, such as commerce, mathematics, or computer science.
  • Completed Market Research certificate program, an asset.
  • Specialized qualitative training, Qualitative Research Associate designation, an asset.
What's in it for you?
  • The opportunity to join a forward-thinking and collaborative team, surrounded by innovative thinkers.
  • A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development.
  • Internal training to support your growth and enhance your skills.


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