Akintola Williams Deloitte is the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL) member firm in Nigeria and the oldest indigenous professional services firm in Nigeria. The firm was established in 1952 by Mr. Akintola Williams, FCA, CFR, CBE, the doyen of the accountancy profession in Nigeria. Our approach to corporate responsibility is shaped by the recognition...
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Research Manager to lead the research function that provides insights to both our internal and client facing business practices across the West Africa region. The Research Manager is expected to gather intelligence and provide insights to support Deloitte’s leadership to help them make sound decisions and keep the organization ahead of the market.
The successful candidate will be responsible for all research management activities including industry newsletters, thought leadership, client presentations, articles and blog posts, etc. In delivering these materials, the Research Manager should understand research techniques and tools/databases that can add value to the research process.
The successful candidate will be able to establish working synergies between internal capabilities and the wider West African markets, by providing actionable insights for leaders across service lines. This requires a deep understanding of the key issues that drive our business and a sound awareness of the relevant markets in which we and our clients operate in.
Job Description
Support internal stakeholders to develop research content on topical issues that are critical to clients
Conduct research and provide insights about industry trends
Develop unique and thoughtful perspectives on industry-related issues to support client engagement activities
Support industry leaders in the design and execution of client initiatives and account plans
Ensure that research is created using credible qualitative and quantitative methodologies and based on key insights and findings from the studies
Represent technical or complex topical issues into language that can be understood by all
Provide insights for thought leadership
Organize and manage research projects to achieve project milestones
Develop periodic publications featuring interesting research visualizations using diverse sets of data that promises significant business impact
Build effective working relationships with subject matter experts within the firm and the external marketplace
Facilitate the deployment of research/thought leadership through a variety of channels
Qualifications
Possess a Bachelor's degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in any discipline with a minimum of second class lower/lower credit in any field
Have a minimum of five credits in WASSCE Ordinary Level/NECO subjects or acceptable equivalent examination, including Mathematics and English Language in one sitting only
A minimum of 6 years’ cognate experience. Previous professional services experience will be an added advantage.
Sound industry and business knowledge
Experienced in communication and implementation of strategy
Proven ability to manage and execute projects
Experienced in development and delivery of professional presentations
Excellent report writing skills
Strong research and analytical skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills
Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others
Strong client delivery focus
Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease
Focus on quality and risk
Effective problem solving ability
Excellent business acumen
Additional Information What Impact Will You Make?
Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration, and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte is where you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.
How You Will Grow:
At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there is always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help build world-class skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs at Deloitte University, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.
Benefits At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits.
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