Data & Intelligence Director | South Cone

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DATA & INTELLIGENCE DIRECTOR – SOUTH CONE Are you naturally curious about people, culture and what data can tell us about both? Do you enjoy turning complex research into stories that help clients make better decisions? Do you believe Intelligence can be much more than dashboards and reports?

Edelman Intelligence is looking for a Data & Intelligence Director to lead our capabilities across Brazil, Argentina and Peru.

We are looking for someone who brings together research, analytics, client leadership and commercial thinking. Someone who understands the technical side of Intelligence, but also knows how to make it interesting, actionable and valuable to clients.

This is a regional leadership role based in Brazil or Argentina.

What You Will Do

• Lead our Intelligence capabilities across South Cone, connecting teams, resources and expertise across markets.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior clients, translating business and communications challenges into research and Intelligence solutions.
• Lead qualitative and quantitative research, audience insights, reputation research, media and social intelligence, and communications measurement projects.
• Shape research approaches, methodologies, questionnaires, discussion guides and analytical plans according to client needs.
• Turn complex data and findings into compelling stories, implications and strategic recommendations.
• Lead client relationships and ensure high-quality thinking and delivery across multiple projects.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing relationships, develop new solutions and contribute to new business.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams across the region.
• Partner with Strategy, Creative, Digital and Client teams to bring Intelligence into broader Edelman work.
• Explore how AI, automation and emerging technologies can make our research and Intelligence work smarter and more impactful.

What We Are Looking For

• Solid experience in market research, consumer insights, Data & Intelligence, communications research, analytics, measurement or related fields.
• Experience designing and leading qualitative and/or quantitative research, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, secondary research or measurement programs.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into clear, interesting and actionable recommendations.
• Experience managing senior client relationships and understanding the business questions behind the research brief.
• A commercial mindset, with experience identifying opportunities and supporting client growth or new business.
• Experience leading teams and complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with analytics, visualization, social and media intelligence, and research tools.
• Experience working collaboratively across different teams or markets.
• Curiosity around AI, innovation and emerging Intelligence capabilities.
• Advanced or fluent English. Spanish and/or Portuguese are highly valued.

THE TEAM IS HERE FOR YOU

• Our Intelligence team brings together different backgrounds, markets and areas of expertise.
• Global reach, with researchers and Intelligence specialists around the world.
• Broader communications exposure, working alongside Strategy, Creative, Digital, Corporate, Brand, Healthcare and other Edelman teams.
• Open minds for new ideas, methodologies, technologies and different ways of working.
• Regional collaboration and the opportunity to connect talent and capabilities across Latin America.
• Opportunities to develop people, grow your own career and help shape what comes next for the team.
• And yes, we like to have fun while doing great work.

If you are excited about helping clients understand what matters, making data more human and building the next chapter of Intelligence in Latin America, we would love to hear from you.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.