Are you passionate about applying research-based critical thinking to address the current and future topics facing the insurance industry?

Work you'll do

The Research Manager will manage research projects for the insurance sector of the Center for Financial Services ("the Center"), part of the firm's Research & Insights group. The candidate will report to the Insurance sector research leader. The candidate will be a hands-on writer, researcher, and will also help manage the operations/workflow of the insurance research team.

The Center's insurance sector team is responsible for creating high-quality content for use by end-clients (insurers across P&C, L&A, and Group insurance sectors) and our client service professionals in the Insurance practice. This content can come in the form of research reports, articles and features, client presentations, webcasts and podcasts, blog posts, etc. These deliverables integrate information from a wide range of primary and secondary sources, including surveys, forecasting, text analysis, case studies, third-party research and databases, analyst reports, government publications, industry commentaries, and news articles.

The Insurance Research Manager's key responsibilities are to:

• Write thoughtful, well-researched, "ahead of the curve" provocative thoughtware related to insurance industry trends

• Incorporate a strong understanding of the insurance industry, while keeping a pulse on developing areas of client interest, to create research that differentiates us from competitors in the marketplace

• Lead idea generation to ensure the research projects address both current and future industry challenges

• Manage critical project management processes, including proposal development, project workflow, resources, and milestones

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis, case study development, survey design and analysis, and executive interviews

• Develop and deliver presentations to executives and practitioners at internal and external events

• Work with diverse teams and provide timely feedback and coaching to more junior team members on their work

• Build effective working relationships with practice leadership and subject matter experts within the firm and the external marketplace

• Work collaboratively with marketing, PR, and client service professionals, etc. to deploy thought leadership to our clients and the broader marketplace

Qualifications

Required:

• Undergraduate degree

• At least 8 plus years professional experience related to the insurance industry.

• Excellent business writing skills

• Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills; ability to think creatively, generate research ideas, and solve research problems

• Demonstrated experience in project and team management

• Strong people skills that create credibility to both influence executive-level strategic thinking and create demand for new research initiatives

• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously

• Ability to travel 0-10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Jersey City, Maryland, Minesota, Nevada, New York state, Washington State and Washington D.C., Deloitte is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Jersey City, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York state, Washington state and Washington D.C. and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $97,600 to $179,900.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Information for applicants with a need for accommodation:

https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html

EA_ExpHire

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.