Associate Director | Wealth | London, UK

Join the Wealth team and collaborate with world-renowned luxury brands and financial institutions, shaping client strategies and truly make an impact by connecting with exclusive, high-value audiences.

Savanta is a data, market research and advisory company with teams in the UK, Americas, and APAC. Working with high-profile organizations and some of the world’s best-known brands, we Inform & Inspire our clients to Make Better Decisions through powerful data, empowering technology and high-impact consulting.

Savanta is on a bold journey - transforming from a traditional market research firm into a tech-first, insights-driven leader. 

This role is suitable to a candidate who has worked in the Consumer/FS sector within a research agency setting for a number of years.

About the Role:

The Wealth team specialises in qualitative & quantitative research with wealthy audiences across different categories, with particular focus on luxury and wealth management sector.

Working with some of the most prestigious brands in the world from famous fashion houses, supercars to private banks, etc. We are trusted partners to our clients, advising them on how to engage, understand and access these niche and valuable audiences and this role offers the opportunity to support clients in a truly consultative manner.

Knowledge of these audiences is beneficial but not essential, we can teach you everything you need to know about these unique and niche audiences.

This is a hands-on role in the delivery of high-quality quantitative and qualitative projects, applying your knowledge, expertise, and analytical skills to support clients in better decision-making.

AD’s lead the delivery of high-quality custom research projects from design through to delivery working across a wide range of methodologies and accessing hard-to-reach audiences.

About You:

Working as part of a small, supportive team, this is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to advance their research career working with an exciting client base.  You will be a highly experienced mixed methodology researcher within an agency setting. 

Having an interest in the luxury and wealth management sector is essential but experience of working with these clients is not.

Experienced in developing and nurturing client relationships, with the ability to articulate insights to clients.  Spotting opportunities to develop new business will be a key strength, and you will be confident writing compelling proposals and recommending methodological approaches to meet client needs.

Naturally curious, you will be someone who is always wanting to learn more. You will thrive on variety and challenge and be able to balance competing demands on your time. You will be able to inspire and support others in the team.

Comfortable or open to learning how to use a range of Tech platforms.

Please click here to view the full job description

And in return, Savanta offers:

• Salary range: £44,000 - £55,000
• Commission scheme
• Unlimited annual leave
• Hybrid working
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Flexible working practices
• Health & wellbeing package
• Financial health (pension, life assurance, etc.)
• Team & Company Socials
• Committees for Health & Well Being, Charities & Volunteering and DE&I

Why Join Us:

With offices in the US, Canada, India and the UK, over 500 staff globally, and ambitious growth plans, Savanta offers the benefits of scale, whilst our specialists with their deep expertise and nimble teams, make life at Savanta feel more like working at a ‘boutique’ agency.

Our client portfolio includes some of the world’s most recognizable and valuable brands such as Google, Meta, Pandora, Vodafone, Samsung, Heineken, LEGO, Aston Martin, Unilever, and the Cabinet Office. 

The company was founded on the belief that tech should be integral to its success, and this culture of tech innovation makes us best placed to put Savanta at the heart of our clients’ businesses offering solutions before they even know the problem. 

Part of the vibrant Next 15 Communications Group, we have an entrepreneurial and inclusive company culture that actively recognizes and values its people and offers unrivalled scope for career development, including mentoring, coaching as well as extensive training programs.

Savanta is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and continuously strives to be an employer of choice. Our people are our greatest asset - we value workplace diversity and inclusion, oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination, and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds.

All candidates will be considered equally, however, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As we are looking for information specific to you, we would ask that you don’t just use Generative Al tools to write your cover letter or any questions in the application process.  We may use Al Decoders as part of the review process and if your answers match to a high extent that will be factored into the review.

For information on how Savanta uses your data, please see https://savanta.com/about/careers/job-opportunities