The most successful financial companies turn to LIMRA and LOMA's Insurance Research program for information on product and market trends. The “Markets” team conducts research to help companies understand consumer attitudes, financial behaviors, customer experiences, and market trends. The information enables member companies to identify business opportunities and develop marketing tactics.

LIMRA and LOMA’s Insurance Research – Markets team has an opening for an Associate Research Director. The position is responsible for managing research studies across a broad array of consumer markets, including: general consumers, underserved market segments and policyholder satisfaction. The program also conducts studies which examine company practices and the experiences of financial service professionals.

The Associate Research Director is an accomplished professional with the ability to design studies, develop surveys, perform analysis, extract insight from results, write reports and deliver presentations. Must be able to work independently, and as part of a larger project team.

Responsibilities:

• Working with Markets team lead, designs and conducts research studies. Manages projects, including development of project plans budgets and overseeing vendors.
• Database development and analysis. Data interpretation, integration of findings with external market and prior studies.
• Communicates research results along with business implications. Publish research reports, infographics and articles in LIMRA publications and trade press.
• Prepares and delivers presentations at committee meetings, conferences and member companies. Meets with members as needed to discuss marketing research projects. Responds to requests for information related to assigned projects and areas of expertise from members, LIMRA and LOMA staff, and the media
• Maintains appropriate documentation of research projects and deliverables.
• Maintains an understanding of developments in areas of expertise, including consumer research, data analysis, and the financial services industry.
• Serves as organizer/facilitator of industry networking group

Qualifications:

• An advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate), or 5 to 10 years of relevant industry experience
• Knowledge of the financial services industry (preferred)
• Ability to write reports and articles, with guidance
• Oral communication skills to present results of research
• Knowledge of standard statistical analysis techniques
• Knowledge of survey design, qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Proficient in one or more data analysis applications (such as SAS and SPSS)
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to take initiative, working independently and as part of a team
• Ability to comfortably interact and engage with industry professionals

LIMRA and LOMA are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion extends to hiring individuals with unique perspectives and backgrounds. The range of experiences and viewpoints that our employees bring to work every day is a vital part of how we help members navigate with confidence.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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