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IDC is searching for a Research Manager, Worldwide Insurance Digital Strategies for our Financial Insights team. The Research Director will be responsible for the development of research and client support for IDC Financial Insights coverage in the global insurance industry, reporting to the Program Vice President of IDC Financial Insights.
Our collaborative, innovative and entrepreneurial culture is the perfect place for you to discover your future!
We will consider candidates located in an approved US location, with a preference toward the Northeast region.
Why IDC?
IDC is the most respected global technology market research firm. We are changing the way the world thinks about the impact of technology on business and society. Our people, data, and analytics create global technology insights that accelerate customer success. IDC has been recognized for five consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) by the IIAR as the Analyst Firm of the Year which is one of the highest accolades for the technology market research industry.
Our collaborative, innovative and entrepreneurial culture is the perfect place for you to discover your future.
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Responsibilities
- Track worldwide technology trends in the property & casualty and life insurance industry, including AI, data, analytics, governance, cloud, mobility, Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain technologies.
- Maintain close relationships with technology providers and end users to strengthen research knowledge and foster timely and forward-looking research in order to provide actionable insights to both client types.
- Manage an annual research agenda, write clear, timely, and actionable research reports, develop and deliver presentations for clients and industry conferences, assist with marketing activities to raise industry visibility, conduct business development, and provide business development and sales support.
- Build the reputation and the revenues of the services within their domain containing consulting and custom research. Establish, implement, and maintain a business development and client renewal strategy for the program.
- Serves as subject matter expert & leader, demonstrating financial success through revenue growth, program profitability and expense management. And collaborate with the IDC Financial Insights team and other IDC analysts to leverage knowledge as much as possible.
- Respond in a timely manner to internal and external communications.
Qualifications
- A Bachelors' Degree (Advanced degree a plus)
- 5 + years of professional experience including 5+ years of related insurance industry experience (e.g. financial industry analyst, financial services consulting, auditing/compliance at a financial institution, vendor serving the insurance industry.
- Experience with systems and technologies that enable the insurance industry, e.g. policy origination, underwriting/actuarial, policy administration, claims, and cloud, AI, analytics, data management, digital channels, Internet of Things (IoT),
- Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Excellent writing and superior communication skills required including comfort in public speaking environments.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for client inquiry and internal collaboration
- Ability to clearly communicate and report data analysis including experience forecasting and publishing timely changes to market conditions
- Demonstrated industry expertise and thought leadership in the insurance industry
- Ability to travel (10 to 20%)
About IDC:
International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications and consumer technology markets. IDC helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community make fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy. More than 1,300 IDC analysts provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries worldwide. For 50 years, IDC has provided strategic insights to help our clients achieve their key business objectives. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research, and events company.
IDC US is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, handicap, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, ancestry, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or other categories protected by law.
At IDC US, we are committed to fair and equitable pay practices. We pay our employees equitably for their work, commensurate with their individual skills and experience. Salary range and additional compensation, including discretionary bonuses and incentive pay, are determined by a rigorous review process. This process considers the experience, education, certifications, and skills required for the specific role, equity with similarly situated employees, as well as employer-verified US region-specific market data provided by an independent 3rd party partner. The expected total annual compensation, depending on location and experience, is between $110,000 and $125,000 USD and is inclusive of base salary and variable compensation (if applicable).
