Associate Director - Quant

We're looking for a fantastic human to join our global team based in London. This is a great opportunity for a quantitative specialist with around 7+ years of experience, looking to take the lead on global projects, work directly with clients, and contribute to the future of a growing team. You'll play a senior role in delivering impactful research - from design and analysis to storytelling and strategic thinking. You'll also help shape team culture, mentor junior talent, and collaborate closely with colleagues across the US and UK. THE ROLE

• Lead end-to-end quantitative research projects, from proposal and questionnaire design to analysis and debrief
• Deliver clear, visual, and impactful insights that drive action for our clients
• Manage and grow client relationships, including large global accounts
• Collaborate with mixed-methods teams and support integration of quant with qual insights
• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to team learning and development
• Help shape the culture and direction of the company as we grow WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
• 7+ years of professional research experience, ideally in an agency or consultancy setting
• Strong quantitative skills - from questionnaire development through to analysis and reporting
• Able to turn complex quantitative data into a clear, compelling narrative
• Experience leading large-scale, global research projects
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work across time zones
• Passion for creativity, insight, and making a real-world impact
• A sense of humour and a human approach - we like to have fun while we work!
• Someone who can attend our lovely offices 3 days per week aligned to our hybrid working approach BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE
• Qualitative research experience
• Experience managing or mentoring teams
• Knowledge of business strategy or marketing
• Experience in business development or thought leadership
• Additional language skills