Insights Manager - Melbourne/Sydney

Company Overview

RFI Global is the world's leading research and intelligence business dedicated to retail banking, business banking, and payments. We work with the senior executives who shape the future of financial services — from strategy and product leaders at the world's largest banks to the technology vendors building the next generation of financial infrastructure. Partnering with the world’s top financial institutions, our expert team delivers tailored insights through a unique hybrid syndicated approach, drawing from over 200,000 consumer and 60,000 business interviews each year.

The Role

The Insights Manager is an exciting role within our RFI Global Council Insights team, dedicated to delivering high-impact research and strategic guidance to our financial services clients across Australia and New Zealand.

As a senior member of the team, you will work closely with the Insights Director to elevate client engagement, drive operational excellence, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

This role combines leadership, analytical rigour, and client-centric delivery, giving you the opportunity to shape insights that inform decision-making and unlock growth opportunities for leading financial institutions. You will play a key role in strengthening client relationships, enhancing our offering, and contributing to the ongoing success of the team.

Key Responsibilities

Client Delivery

Present to clients with confidence, ensuring outputs exceed expectations in actionability, accuracy, timeliness, and engagement

Own client and internal research briefings, clearly communicating requirements and expectations

Maintain a strong understanding of clients’ strategic priorities and reflect this in all delivery and interactions

Proactively identify opportunities to enhance our offering in response to client needs and market dynamics

Work closely with Sales and Client Success teams to support and grow existing client relationships

High Quality Research and Insights

Translate insights into tangible business impact by linking outputs to client strategic priorities

Design and deliver client research programs end-to-end

Develop clear, impactful reports that support strategic decision-making

Proactively identify key business questions to unlock additional value for clients

Explore and apply innovative research approaches and methodologies where appropriate

Data Analysis

Lead high-quality, accurate, and timely data analysis projects

Collaborate with internal teams to address complex and time-sensitive analytical requests

Apply advanced analytical techniques (descriptive, diagnostic, and statistical) using tools such as SPSS, Q, and DisplayR

Bring data to life through clear storytelling and insightful reporting

Process Optimisation

Collaborate with the Insights Director and Senior Resourcing Manager to prioritise work effectively

Contribute to initiatives that enhance client experience, team efficiency, and commercial outcomes

Support continuous improvement in QA processes, outputs, and automation techniques

Partner with the Senior Resourcing Manager on forward planning and resource allocation

Team Leadership

Review and provide constructive feedback to support the development of junior team members

Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture

Support knowledge sharing and lead training sessions where appropriate

Requirements

We recognise that strong candidates may not meet every requirement listed below. If you’re excited about the role and bring relevant experience, we encourage you to apply.

Experience in market research, data analytics, or a related field (typically 5+ years)

Experience presenting research and insights to senior stakeholders

Background in a research agency or insights-focused role

Experience in financial services is advantageous, but not essential

Degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent practical experience)

Experience with data analysis, visualisation, and statistical techniques

Familiarity with tools such as SPSS, Survey Reporter, Q, DisplayR, or similar

Strong ability to translate complex analysis into clear, actionable insights for a range of stakeholders

Proven experience delivering end-to-end analysis, from problem definition through to insight generation

Curious and proactive mindset, with a drive to understand underlying business challenges

Strong planning and time management skills in a fast-paced, client-driven environment

Collaborative approach, with experience working across cross-functional teams

Interest in mentoring and supporting the development of junior team members

Understanding of research methodologies is highly regarded

Please note that RFI Global is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia to be considered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and superannuation

Hybrid working arrangements, supporting flexibility and work-life balance

25 days’ annual leave + public holidays + birthday leave + 2 charity days

Learning and development budget, alongside ongoing opportunities to build skills and progress your career

Wellness and education contribution fund

Opportunity to work with a global team and leading financial institutions

Monthly breakfast and quarterly social events

Loyalty leave

Access to Perkbox