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Head, Research and Intelligence

Head, Research and Intelligence

Phillips ConsultingLagos, LA, NG
30+ days ago
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Job description

The Head of Research and Intelligence is a strategic leadership role responsible for developing and executing the firm’s research and intelligence strategy. The ideal candidate will lead a high-performing team while also being a hands-on contributor, leveraging deep technical expertise to drive impactful insights. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in a business consulting firm with practice areas in Strategy & Operations Transformation (SOT), Digital Learning, People Transformation, Business Solutions, and Training Hub services.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Leadership & Execution

  • Develop and implement the firm’s research and intelligence strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market trends.
  • Conduct in-depth research on market trends, competitive intelligence, industry benchmarking, and client-specific research.
  • Utilise advanced statistical methods, data analytics, and visualisation tools to derive actionable insights.
  • Develop and implement innovative research methodologies and best practices to enhance decision-making
  • Personally oversee and contribute to key research projects to ensure high-quality deliverables.
  • Develop and implement processes for gathering, analysing, and disseminating competitive intelligence.
  • Utilise open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques, data subscriptions, and social media monitoring tools.
  • Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activities, providing timely intelligence briefings to senior management and client teams.
  • Provide research and intelligence support to client engagement teams, contributing to proposals, presentations, and project delivery.
  • Support business development by identifying market opportunities and contributing to compelling value propositions.
  • Publish research papers, contribute to industry discussions, and position the firm as a thought leader in business consulting.
  • Drive innovation within the research function, incorporating AI-powered tools and advanced analytics techniques.
  • Develop and manage the research and intelligence budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficient resource allocation.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Market Research, Data Science, or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 6 years of progressive, hands-on experience in research and intelligence within a business consulting firm.
  • Deep expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
  • Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., R, SPSS, SAS) and data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
  • Experience with data mining, machine learning, and natural language processing (NLP) is a strong advantage.
  • Strong data interpretation, forecasting, and predictive modelling capabilities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information and provide actionable insights.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
  • Excellent project management skills, with attention to detail and quality.
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