Open positions: Research Manager
5 Oct, 2023
ABOUT US
Boring Money was launched in 2015 by our Founder, Holly Mackay to help ‘normal people’ to make better choices with their savings, investments and pensions.
Last year we had 1 million consumers on our site, using our Best Buy tables to find ISAs and pensions, or our Triage Quiz to help them find the right product or advice for them. We added advice tables and an Adviser Directory, which help consumers to pick the right digital adviser or individual traditional adviser for their needs.
Our readers are central to everything we do, providing ratings, reviews and feedback which enable TripAdvisor-type insights to readers who want customer insights as well as our opinions and ratings. Content is King and our audience is engaged.
After 8 years of listening, testing and learning, we are now ready to accelerate our growth. We have an ambitious strategy to execute, as we reinforce our position to become the most trusted independent brand which helps consumers to make better financial choices.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Research Manager with qualitative research experience, and experience in and/or a genuine interest in financial services research.
Boring Money has a well-established B2B research and insights practice, helping the industry to understand what investors want. We produce several subscription products, publish around six reports a year and deliver bespoke projects for a wide range of investment industry brands.
The credibility of our business is built on the quality of our research and understanding of the sector in which we operate.
We are looking for someone to join a small and growing team to manage and deliver qualitative bespoke research projects. Some of our projects are mixed methods, so while qualitative research capabilities are core to the role, a mixed methods qual/quant background / interest will be an added bonus.
In addition to bespoke research, you may be asked at times to support on other work across the research team, including reports and subscription products.
We are looking for someone with confidence and adaptability, who loves speaking to consumers and telling a story. You will work with a team of other researchers to deliver high quality projects, drawing on a range of research methods.
The role:
Managing research projects efficiently within agreed deadlines
Delivering high-quality insights that address client objectives
Client liaison, shaping research approaches to meet needs
Research design and set up, including writing discussion guides
Manage and conduct qualitative fieldwork, including in-depth interviews, focus groups and running online qualitative research panels
Support across other research projects, reports and initiatives
Act as a credible expert to external clients in the investment industry
Business development support, e.g. costings, proposals
Support junior researchers
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for a Research Manager with qualitative expertise, OR a mixed methods qual/quant researcher.
You are:
An experienced project manager, who feels comfortable managing projects independently, juggling different demands and deadlines
Confident working across all areas of qualitative market research, including design, fieldwork and reporting (with support from a director)
Happy to take the lead, proactive and dependable
Someone who likes to delve into a client brief or issue, collaborating with colleagues and coming up with creative approaches to client objectives
Confident in front of clients, with excellent client handling skills
Familiar with the Market Research Society Code of Conduct
Someone that enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
Interested in investments, pensions and consumer views in this area
Hard working, with an excellent eye for detail, and happy to muck in!
Desirable
Experience of financial services research, such as investments and pensions
Understanding of the investment and pensions industry
Comfortable working with quantitative research data
If you don’t fit all the criteria, but think you would be great at this role, please still apply. We are happy to have a chat with all potential good candidates!
BENEFITS
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Hybrid working
Pension plan
4 Freedom Fridays every year – early finish to start the weekend sooner
Well located offices by Bond St tube
Regular team socials
25 days’ holiday per year
To apply for this role, please send your CV and cover letter to jobs@boringmoney.co.uk
