Assistant Manager, Research and Insights, Global

Basic information

Location

Bristol, Cardiff, Manchester, Reading

Business Line

Enabling Functions

Job Type

Permanent / FTC

Date published

26-Aug-2026

Req #

24824

Connect to your IndustryOur cultureAt Deloitte Global people are valued and respected for who they are – with opportunities to bring their unique perspectives, talents and passions to business challenges. Our global workspace creates room for individuality and collaboration. Ours is an inclusive, supportive, connected culture with a focus on development, flexibility, and well-being. This culture makes Deloitte Global one of the most rewarding places to work, and to transform your career. The teamGlobal CoRe is a shared service within Deloitte Global, providing fundamental services to Deloitte People around the world: Knowledge Services, Creative Services, Contact Center, Procurement and Strategic Insights Center. We deliver essential capabilities that save time, convey insights, minimize risk, enhance client service delivery, solve problems, and contribute to Deloitte’s success.Connect to your career at Deloitte       Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.What brings us all together at Deloitte? It’s how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.Connect to your opportunity Work you'll doDrive consultative discussions with stakeholders across the Deloitte network to gauge their current and future needs, suggesting alternatives and designing customized solutions to meet the unique needs of diverse customer groupsApply advanced research methodologies and frameworks to develop consultative, insight-led solutionsAnalyze complex datasets and market signals to identify trends, whitespace opportunities, partnerships, and growth pathways across industriesYou will take ownership of workstreams, deepen stakeholder relationships, and help shape the narrative on critical business topics.Manage projects across various industries, developing research plans, methodologies, and timelines in collaboration with stakeholdersPresent crisp and actionable insights and recommendations for senior leadership, with an acute focus on the "so what" for Deloitte's clients and businessesManage end-to-end delivery of projects following best practices in project and time management, while always adhering to quality guidelinesLiaise with colleagues from Deloitte offices spread across the globe and stakeholders to understand, refine, and manage project expectationsEngage confidently with global stakeholders, moving relationships beyond transactional interactions to trusted advisor statusConnect to your skills and professional experienceQualificationsExperience and Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field (e.g. Business, Economics, Finance, STEM)Proven experience in research, consulting, or professional services environmentsProficiency in one or more industries, in terms of understanding business and value chains, benchmarks, and trendsCore Skills & Capabilities:Understanding of one or more industries:Key business drivers, value chains, and regulatory dynamics shaping each. Ability to quickly build working knowledge of unfamiliar sectors and apply cross-sector insights to identify parallels, transferable trends, and growth opportunities across marketsTechnical & Research SkillsProficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word). Solid research skills and familiarity with research databases (e.g. Capital IQ, Factiva, Refinitiv, EMIS). Exposure to data visualization or analytics tools is beneficialProject & Delivery ManagementProven ability to manage priorities, timelines, and quality across multiple deliverables. Strong attention to detail, high level of project ownership, and a track record of executing high-impact projects and initiativesStrategic Thinking & AnalysisStrong ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights. Experience identifying trends, competitive dynamics, and market opportunitiesConsultative & Stakeholder Management SkillsStrong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills to drive business growth. Experience increasing team visibility by proactively engaging internal and external stakeholdersCommunication & StorytellingExceptional business writing and report writing skills, with the ability to distil complex information into concise, executive-ready narrativesStrong presentation skills with experience presenting to senior audiencesProblem Solving & Comfort with AmbiguityExperience working with loosely defined problems and building hypothesis-led approaches. Ability to propose creative, well-reasoned solutionsInnovation & Digital AwarenessHands-on experience working with Generative AI tools, with fluency in prompting techniques; exposure to prompt engineering is an added advantageCuriosity and willingness to adopt new approachesConnect to your business - Enabling FunctionsCollaboration is central to everything we do at Deloitte. From IT to HR, marketing and more, our teams help to support the wider business in everything they do. Bringing your individual skills and specialist knowledge, you can make a far-reaching impact. Come join us.Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.Connect with your colleagues Everyone at Deloitte builds relationships with their peers and puts in effort to get to know one another, making the work more enjoyable." – Deloitte EmployeeOur hybrid working policyYou’ll be based in Cardiff with hybrid working.At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life.  That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at SLICSS BAGLOB LOCCAR