Director of Research & Insights

About the role

Flagright is seeking a Director of Research & Insights to lead the creation and publication of industry‑focused research that positions the company as a trusted thought leader in financial‑crime compliance. You will own the end‑to‑end research agenda, turning market trends and regulatory developments into data‑driven narratives that influence customers and the broader industry.

Key responsibilities

• Define and own Flagright’s research and insights agenda, aligning topics with commercial priorities.
• Conduct deep research on market trends, regulatory changes, emerging risks, compliance operations, and product‑relevant themes.
• Write, produce, and publish research‑led content such as reports, whitepapers, executive perspectives, regulatory briefs, and insight articles.
• Provide pre‑ and post‑sales teams with expert support on AML and regulatory scenarios.
• Act as editor‑in‑chief for flagship publications, ensuring editorial quality, analytical rigor, and consistency.
• Interview customers, partners, internal teams, and external experts to gather primary insights and validate research findings.
• Collaborate with the Financial Crime Industry Engagement lead and other subject‑matter experts to incorporate practitioner perspectives.

Required profile

• Resilient – able to bounce back from setbacks.
• Resourceful – can figure out solutions with available tools.
• Strong‑opinionated yet adaptable – defend ideas but change them when evidence warrants.
• Goal‑oriented – prefers owning targets over a simple task list.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and thrives in a fast‑paced, no‑BS environment.

Required skills

What we offer

• High‑impact role within a lean, high‑performance team.
• Direct access to leadership and ownership of strategic research initiatives.
• Opportunity to shape industry conversations on financial‑crime compliance.