Director, Research

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Base pay range

$122,000.00 / yr - $134,000.00 / yr

Scope of Role

The Director, Research will serve as a senior leader on the Financial Health Network’s Research team, responsible for advancing FHN’s research agenda through research operations, data innovation, methodological excellence, business development, and team leadership. This Director will oversee the design, execution, and dissemination of high-impact research that contributes to FHN’s research strategy and overall mission, strengthens FHN’s leadership in financial health measurement, and connects data to the real-world issues that matter most for improving people’s financial lives.

The Director will lead major data collection and research initiatives on core and emerging topics while building the infrastructure, partnerships, and team capabilities needed to sustain a growing portfolio of survey, big data, and mixed-methods research that moves and guides financial services providers and employers, as well as core stakeholders in the nonprofit, philanthropic, regulatory, and policy sectors, to take action on financial health.

This role will report to the Vice President, Research & Insights, supervise other Research Team members (Managers and Associates), and work closely with the other Research Director to manage research strategy, execution, business development, and thought leadership across the organization. This role will also work cross-functionally with the Financial Services Solutions, Workplace Solutions, Membership, and Marketing & Communications teams to ensure high-quality research support for consulting projects and other enterprise-wide initiatives to support FHN’s commitment to financial health for all.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a social science, economics, data science, policy, or similar field required; advanced degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Location

Chicago IL-preferred, Washington DC, or Remote (U.S. based)

Salary Range

$122,000- $134,000 (Annual)

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional industry, nonprofit, and / or academic experience with demonstrated success leading research teams and overseeing research project portfolios, including managing large-scale complex primary research projects.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in financial health and well-being, or related topics.
• Demonstrated methodological expertise in one or more of the following areas : survey design and administration; applied quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods; or impact measurement or program evaluation.
• Preference for candidates with experience in data governance and comfort working with large datasets, especially administrative data (such as financial institution account, transactional, and / or credit data).
• Proficiency in at least one statistical or programming language; Stata or R preferred.
• Proven ability to translate data into insight, influence, and action, connecting research to strategy, policy, and practice through thought leadership, consulting, and other activities.
• Track record of strategic thinking, curiosity, methodological innovation, and problem-solving within and across teams.
• Strong people and project management skills, including experience managing research staff and fostering team learning and collaborative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex findings for and motivate diverse audiences, both technical and non-technical.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion in research design, execution, and dissemination.
• Preference for candidates with successful track records in research fundraising, business development, and / or partnership cultivation (philanthropic, government, or industry), including familiarity with grant-writing and the contract proposal process.
• Ability to commit to up to 10% domestic travel.

Responsibilities

Research Strategy and Leadership

Project Management and Execution

Team Leadership Development

Business Development

Research Translation and Communication

About Financial Health Network

Make an impact in the financial lives of millions with our growing organization. The Financial Health Network is the leading authority on financial health. We envision a future where all people, especially those who are most vulnerable, have the day-to-day financial systems they need to be resilient and thrive. We are a trusted resource for business leaders, policymakers and innovators united in a mission to improve the financial health of their customers, employees and communities. Through groundbreaking research, advisory services, measurement tools, and opportunities for cross-sector collaboration, we advance awareness, understanding and proven best practices in support of improved financial health for all. With offices in Chicago and Washington, DC, Financial Health Network is a highly collaborative environment, seeking people who share our values.

At Financial Health Network our mission to improve financial health for all, especially the most vulnerable, can only be accomplished through a diverse population of employees at all levels who are representative of the many communities we seek to impact. strive to recruit, hire, develop, empower, and retain talented individuals at all levels across various dimensions of diversity and intersectionality including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, neurodiversity, disability status, veteran status, and citizenship. We welcome and need your unique voice and look forward to having you join our team!

We will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, genetic information, uniformed service, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal or state law. We will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.

To Apply

Our mission is very important to us, and we would like to know why you would like to be a part of the Financial Health Network. Please submit a compelling cover letter and resume with your application.

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