Research Manager

Who we are

Liminal is a global market intelligence and strategic advisory firm specializing in digital identity, financial crime and compliance, and IT security technology solutions across industries while also catering to the private equity and venture capital community. Founded in 2016, Liminal offers strategic and analytical services supporting executive decision-making at all product and business lifecycle stages. We advise some of the world’s most prominent business leaders, investors, and policymakers on building, acquiring, and investing in the next generation of solutions and technologies. We provide access to proprietary data and analysis, strategic frameworks, and integrated insights on the industry’s only market intelligence platform. 

Every major company in the world has started focusing on the next generation of digital identity technologies as a necessity for continued growth and security. Our team works with a myriad of organizations, from Fortune 100s to startups, across industries including financial services, technology, telecommunications, and the P2P economy. At Liminal, we help businesses build solutions, execute strategies, invest intelligently, and connect with key decision-makers. We know that it’s in the sharing of discovery and insights that groundwork is laid, problems are solved, and entire sectors advance at the speed of light. Keeping information to ourselves delays progress for all. At Liminal, we don't just respond to the market; we define it.

What you’ll do

We are seeking an experienced Research Manager to lead our team of analysts in conducting comprehensive market studies within the digital identity, financial crime compliance, and IT security sectors. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in market research and quantitative analysis, such as equity research, and will be adept at drafting hypotheses, calculating market sizing, identifying buyer trends, and performing competitive benchmarking. You’ll have the opportunity to evaluate companies and market trends across a variety of industry use cases including financial services, technology, telecommunications, e-Commerce, gaming, and the P2P economy. As a player-coach, you’ll apply your versatility and expertise towards the responsibilities of day-to-day management while inspiring research analysts to produce best-in-industry insights. 

• Oversee a team of analysts in the design and execution of market research projects including market guides, competitive benchmarking reports, and whitepapers
• Manage the process of conducting analyst briefings with our customers, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of their product offerings and roadmap
• Review market sizing and forecast trends to inform strategic decision-making
• Identify buyer trends and conduct competitive benchmarking to position our clients effectively and objectively in the market
• Manage the full lifecycle of research projects, including budgeting, timeline, and quality control
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate research findings into broader business strategies
• Work closely with team members from sales and marketing on the go-to-market motion for our research reports
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements
• Present research findings to senior management and external stakeholders, providing actionable insights through additional channels such as webinars and events
• Look for opportunities to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects
• Identify gaps in the market and spot opportunities to create new knowledge pools and competitive differentiators
• Oversee performance management and professional development of the research team, ensuring alignment with internal processes and standards
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the research team