As a Senior Manager, you will shape forward-looking views, synthesize complex market trends, and serve as a go-to voice on evolving dynamics in buyer behavior, product strategy, operating models, and technology innovation. You will collaborate with senior leaders across the firm and industry to produce actionable insights and contribute to Deloitte's position as a trusted authority in the financial services sector. Key responsibilities:

• Lead strategic research efforts and intellectual agenda development for investment and wealth management topics.
• Create forward-looking, hypothesis-driven market insights and thought leadership materials that influence clients and inform strategy.
• Serve as a market-facing thought leader, presenting findings to industry executives, conference audiences, and internal partners.
• Guide a team in synthesizing data, developing proprietary frameworks, and delivering impactful points of view across buyer demand, product innovation, operational evolution, and technology disruption.
• Partner closely with Deloitte Consulting and CQ engagement teams to connect marketplace intelligence to client impact.
• Build and manage relationships with senior industry stakeholders and maintain a pulse on evolving client needs and competitive dynamics.
• Set and manage the annual research agenda, including proprietary studies, timelines, conference engagement and PR connectivity
• Manage Knowledge Center resources, including dedicated team members, research support, and budget.
• Ensure the Knowledge Center's work maintains the highest standards of analytical rigor, relevance, and influence in the market.

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

The Team

Our Strategy offering architects bold strategies to achieve business and mission goals, enabling growth, competitive advantage, technology modernization, and continuous digital and AI transformation.

CQ is an industry-focused strategy consulting team who advises to global asset and wealth managers. Our researchers and practitioners deliver end-to-end solutions that span across business strategy, organizational transformation, and technology implementation. The CQ Knowledge Center is a collaborative, entrepreneurial team at the forefront of advising the world's leading financial institutions. The team plays a pivotal role in shaping the firm's point of view and driving influence across Deloitte's global platform.

Qualifications

Required:

• 8+ years of professional experience in investment management and/or wealth management
• 8+ years of professional experience in market research and consulting
• 8+ years of experience defining financial services industry trends, buyer and product landscapes, and the operational and digital transformation shaping the sector
• 5+ years of experience leading high-performing teams and managing multiple research projects concurrently
• Proven experience authoring thought leadership or market insights that have reached executive audiences or media platforms
• Comfort and skill in executive-level presentations, facilitation, and speaking engagements
• Strong intellectual curiosity and passion for shaping forward-looking market perspectives
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related discipline
• Live within commuting distance to one of Deloitte's consulting offices
• Ability to travel 30%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available

Preferred:

• MBA or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or related discipline
• Prior experience working in or with strategy consulting firms, asset managers, wealth platforms or fintechs
• Ability to translate complex data and insights into clear, concise narratives for broad audiences
• Strong network of contacts in the investment or wealth management ecosystem
• Interest in enhancing current processes and analytical tools, leveraging best-in-class techniques such as GenAI

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $223,700 to $372,900.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Benefits

At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Learn more about what working at Deloitte can mean for you.