Research Manager

Who you are

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with senior management as well as team members and peer groups
• People management skills
• Deep financial knowledge and an understanding of corporate financials
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• A professional attitude in client facing environment
• Ability to work in a high pressure environment with strict deadlines
• An openness to different views and opinions and an appreciation for team diversity
• Previous people management experience
• Background or strong interest in sports business and franchise operations

What the job involves

• We are launching a new data product focused on creating and maintaining a comprehensive database of global sports franchises
• As Manager, Sports Franchise Data, you will be responsible for managing a team of researchers and ensuring the quality of output regarding franchise registration details, ownership, financials, and key executives
• You will collaborate with and support the broader product, sales, and research teams
• You will report to the Director, R&C Adverse Media Delivery
• Lead a team of researchers to ensure timely and successful data delivery
• Define and oversee implementation of workflows for the team, aligning delivery processes with global product standards
• Hire, supervise, support, and develop a team to maximize potential through motivation, coaching, counseling, and delegation
• Have an automation mindset by initiating and driving change to existing team workflows and methodologies to create efficiencies and quality improvements
• Help in the planning of research resources for database assignments and for any large ad hoc projects
• Work under tight deadlines in a goal-oriented environment
• Show flexibility to be a team player and collaborate on other projects as needed

Benefits

• 20 weeks of parental leave
• 4 weeks of paid caregiver leave
• Up to 4 weeks of remote work per year
• 1 paid volunteer day annually
• $700 caregiver reimbursement
• Headspace emotional wellness membership
• ClassPass fitness and wellness membership
• Financial rewards for well-being activities