Director, IT Research – Industry (Financial Services) – Info-Tech – Toronto, ON

Company: Info-Tech

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 08 Aug 2025 02:30:45 GMT

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Director, IT Research – Industry (Financial Services) – Info-Tech – Toronto, ON

Company: Info-Tech

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 07 Aug 2025 23:18:24 GMT

Job description: Description :Position PurposeThe Research Director – Industry (Financial Services) is responsible for delivering Info-Tech’s research projects and advisory services to clients in banking, insurance, and capital markets. This includes a range of subsectors such as retail and wholesale banking, credit unions, investment banking, private equity, wealth and asset management, and holding companies.This role requires deep financial services knowledge and a practical, research-driven approach to help IT and business leaders navigate evolving customer expectations, digital transformation, regulatory compliance, and technology modernization. The ideal candidate will provide actionable insights and strategic guidance to IT decision-makers in financial institutions.A successful candidate will stay actively engaged with industry trends, client needs, and regulatory developments, ensuring our research remains timely, trusted, and relevant. This position combines research development, advisory calls, and workshop facilitation, working collaboratively with colleagues across Info-Tech to deliver high-impact, industry-specific guidance.Our Promise to YouYou will work for a rapidly growing company that supports employees through flexibility, inclusiveness, learning and development, internal career mobility, employee experience measurement and feedback, and strong relationship-building.What You Will DoResearch & Industry Insights

  • Conduct industry research through expert interviews, regulatory analysis, and market scanning to generate actionable insights.
  • Stay ahead of emerging trends such as fintech innovation, AI in financial services, open banking, and ESG reporting.
  • Develop structured frameworks, methodologies, and tools tailored to the needs of financial institutions.
  • Shape and contribute to the research agenda to address the top challenges facing IT leaders in financial services.

Advisory Calls with Clients

  • Lead one-on-one calls with financial services members to offer strategic advice and research-backed recommendations.
  • Translate published research into tailored guidance for banks, insurers, and investment firms.
  • Identify research gaps based on client needs and escalate opportunities for new content development.

Facilitate Workshops

  • Guide financial services clients through strategic planning and decision-making using Info-Tech’s research and tools.
  • Ensure workshop outcomes are practical, measurable, and aligned with industry-specific challenges.
  • Deliver clear, actionable outputs that help clients address business and technology priorities.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration & Thought Leadership

  • Partner with colleagues in Advisory, Workshops, and Global Services to deliver integrated support to members.
  • Provide subject matter expertise to Sales, Marketing, and Events teams.
  • Represent Info-Tech at industry events and deliver thought leadership presentations to executive audiences.

To Be Successful, You Will Need:Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • Professional certifications such as CFA, FRM, PMP, or certifications in banking or insurance technology are an asset.
  • 5–10+ years of experience in IT leadership, consulting, or industry analysis in the financial services sector.

Travel Requirement: Must be flexible and able to travel periodically for onsite client workshops across North America and globally.
Visa Requirement: Must be eligible to obtain appropriate work visas for cross-border work.
Work Hours: Must be available periodically for after-hours work to support APAC clients.Domain Expertise (must have experience in some combination of the following):

  • Retail and Wholesale Banking Operations
  • Credit Union Technology Strategy
  • Investment Banking Platforms and Risk
  • Private Equity & Venture Capital Technology Models
  • Asset and Wealth Management Digitization
  • Core Banking and Holding Company Structures
  • Financial Regulation, Compliance, and Audit Readiness
  • Cybersecurity and Fraud Prevention in Financial Institutions

Skills & Attributes

  • Inclusive, collaborative mindset with a strong sense of professional empathy.
  • Able to synthesize complex ideas into actionable guidance.
  • Proven facilitation and consulting skills with executive-level stakeholders.
  • Exceptional communication skills in both written and verbal formats.
  • Strong project management capabilities.
  • Comfortable advising on sensitive or highly regulated technology topics.
  • Proactive in identifying opportunities for growth through member engagement and research insights.

Info-Tech Research Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic including Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants. To that end, upon request, ITRG will ensure, to the extent possible, that accommodation be made available to applicants throughout the recruitment and hiring process.#LI-NS2

Summary of the Position: Research Director – Industry (Financial Services)

Role Overview:
The Research Director will lead research projects and advisory services for clients in banking, insurance, and capital markets. This includes working across various subsectors such as retail banking, investment banking, and wealth management. The position demands a strong understanding of financial services to guide IT and business leaders through digital transformation, regulatory compliance, and evolving customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Research & Insights:

    • Conduct industry research to generate actionable insights and develop frameworks tailored for financial institutions.
    • Stay updated on trends like fintech innovation and ESG reporting.

  • Advisory Calls:

    • Offer strategic advice to clients, translating research into tailored recommendations and identifying content development opportunities.

  • Workshop Facilitation:

    • Lead workshops to guide clients through strategic decision-making and deliver practical outcomes aligned with industry challenges.

  • Collaboration & Thought Leadership:

    • Work with various teams to provide integrated support and represent Info-Tech at industry events.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Finance, Business, or Information Systems.
  • Professional certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM) preferred.
  • 5-10+ years of experience in IT leadership or consulting within the financial services sector.

Skills:

  • Strong communication and project management skills.
  • Ability to synthesize complex ideas and facilitate discussions with executive stakeholders.
  • Collaborative mindset with a focus on professional empathy.

Work Environment:
The position offers a flexible and inclusive work culture, supporting continuous learning and relationship-building. Periodic travel and flexibility for after-hours support may be required.

Commitment to Diversity:
Info-Tech Research Group is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and inclusion throughout its hiring practices.

Research Director – Industry (Financial Services) – Info-Tech – Toronto, ON

Company: Info-Tech

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 07 Aug 2025 23:30:27 GMT

Job description: -driven approach to help IT and business leaders navigate evolving customer expectations, digital transformation, regulatory…, and Global Services to deliver integrated support to members. Provide subject matter expertise to Sales, Marketing, and Events…

This content-driven approach assists IT and business leaders in addressing changing customer expectations, digital transformation, and regulatory challenges. It aims to deliver integrated support to members through Global Services. Additionally, it offers subject matter expertise to enhance Sales, Marketing, and Events initiatives.

Research Director – Industry (Financial Services) – Info-Tech – Toronto, ON

Company: Info-Tech

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 08 Aug 2025 04:22:16 GMT

Job description: -driven approach to help IT and business leaders navigate evolving customer expectations, digital transformation, regulatory…, and Global Services to deliver integrated support to members. Provide subject matter expertise to Sales, Marketing, and Events…

This content-driven approach aims to assist IT and business leaders in adapting to changing customer expectations, digital transformation, and regulatory challenges. It emphasizes the delivery of integrated support to members through Global Services. Additionally, it offers subject matter expertise to enhance Sales, Marketing, and Events initiatives.

Info-Tech – Business Development Representative – Hybrid – London, ON

Company: Info-Tech

Location: London, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sun, 24 Aug 2025 06:40:15 GMT

Job description: Description :Info-Tech is one of the world’s fastest-growing IT research and advisory companies, proudly serving over 30,000 IT professionals. We are looking for Sales Development Representatives to join our team.​Why join us?​We are a growth-focused, entrepreneurially-spirited company that has consistently achieved YoY growth in our 25 years of operation, including double-digit growth amid a global pandemic. We are especially proud to be in the Top 3 on LinkedIn’s Top Companies List in Canada.​When you join Info-Tech you get access to unlimited opportunities for professional growth and development in your field of expertise or areas you are interested in. We promote learning to help you be a better professional and we will also pay for some of those certifications.What will you do?

  • Prospect for new leads and qualify marketing-generated leads
  • Create sales opportunities by generating appointments for the wider Sales team
  • Schedule sales presentations for Senior Account Executives
  • Learn from our Sales Leadership, then utilize competent selling and influencing skills to set up qualified appointments
  • This is an introductory role; success in this role may lead to increased responsibility and the opportunity to manage a sales territory independently.

What are we looking for from you?

  • Intellectual agility and curiosity: Willingness to continually learn about the product and our customers.
  • Excellent communication skills: Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization.
  • Active listening skills: Ability to listen and respond to a customer in a manner that improves mutual understanding.
  • Organizational/time management skills: Work independently and be intrinsically motivated.
  • Persistence and resilience: Demonstrate consistent tenacity in managing the appointment booking process and successfully overcomes setbacks and disappointments; uses creativity and innovation to address challenges and obstacles.
  • 1 year of retail, customer service, or professional experience preferred.
  • A Bachelor’s degree

What do we offer you?

  • Comprehensive benefit coverage
  • Generous time-off policies with summer hours and a winter holiday break
  • RRSP matching
  • Funding for professional development and training
  • An employee scholarship program
  • Service length awards including travel and time off
  • Buy a book program
  • Onsite gym, golf simulator, company fun day and so much more!

Remote/In Office Policy

  • This role will require you to be fully on-site in Toronto, ON, Canada. The Toronto Office is located at 888 Yonge St in the iconic Masonic Temple (also known as The Concert Hall), which was most recently home to MTV Canada and previously hosted famous rock bands like the Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin.

Info-Tech Research Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic including Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants. To that end, upon request, ITRG will ensure, to the extent possible, that accommodation be made available to applicants throughout the recruitment and hiring process.

Info-Tech – Business Development Representative – Hybrid role – Toronto, ON

Company: Info-Tech

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:46:24 GMT

Job description: Description :Are you a motivated self-starter with a passion for sales and building relationships? Info-Tech Research Group is looking for driven Business Development Representatives (BDRs) to fuel our continued growth.If you thrive in a high-performance, HIGH-REWARD sales culture and are excited to kickstart or accelerate your B2B sales career, this could be your next big opportunity. With a competitive base salary, uncapped commission, and exciting incentives—like a yearly top-performer trip—Info-Tech Research Group offers the training, support, and environment to help you succeed.Why join us?​We are a growth-focused, entrepreneurially-spirited company that has consistently achieved YoY growth in our 25 years of operation, including double-digit growth amid a global pandemic. We are especially proud to be in the Top 3 on LinkedIn’s Top Companies List in Canada.​When you join Info-Tech you get access to unlimited opportunities for professional growth and development in your field of expertise or areas you are interested in. We promote learning to help you be a better professional and we will also pay for some of those certifications.What will you do?

  • Prospect for new leads and qualify marketing-generated leads
  • Create sales opportunities by generating appointments for the wider Sales team
  • Schedule sales presentations for Senior Account Executives
  • Learn from our Sales Leadership, then utilize competent selling and influencing skills to set up qualified appointments
  • This is an introductory role; success in this role may lead to increased responsibility and the opportunity to manage a sales territory independently.

What are we looking for from you?

  • Intellectual agility and curiosity: Willingness to continually learn about the product and our customers.
  • Excellent communication skills: Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization.
  • Active listening skills: Ability to listen and respond to a customer in a manner that improves mutual understanding.
  • Organizational/time management skills: Work independently and be intrinsically motivated.
  • Persistence and resilience: Demonstrate consistent tenacity in managing the appointment booking process and successfully overcomes setbacks and disappointments; uses creativity and innovation to address challenges and obstacles.
  • 1 year of retail, customer service, or professional experience preferred.
  • A Bachelor’s degree

What do we offer you?

  • Comprehensive benefit coverage
  • Generous time-off policies with summer hours and a winter holiday break
  • RRSP matching
  • Funding for professional development and training
  • An employee scholarship program
  • Service length awards including travel and time off
  • Buy a book program
  • Onsite gym, golf simulator, company fun day and so much more!

Remote/In Office Policy

  • This role will require you to be in London/Toronto office 3 days and 2 days working from home.

Info-Tech Research Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic including Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants. To that end, upon request, ITRG will ensure, to the extent possible, that accommodation be made available to applicants throughout the recruitment and hiring process. #LI-CF1