Our client is a global firm in data, benchmarking and insight for the global banking and financial services industry. They work with the worlds top financial institutions to understand their competitive position, differentiate themselves in the market, and make informed strategic decisions.
Their industry-recognised awards programmes, proprietary rankings, and benchmarking products are trusted by financial institutions worldwide.
The Role
We are hiring for a senior, highly connected and intellectually curious individual to lead the firms data and benchmarking franchise across Asia. This role will span across financial services covering retail banking, private banking, corporate banking, investment banking and market. This role combines client engagement with analytical rigor.
You will be the ambassador of the brand in the region — building relationships with C-suite executives, executing benchmarking and awards programmes, delivering high-impact insight and content across formats. Your focus will be on creating and delivering subscription-grade benchmarking content, supported by qualitative and quantitative research, that sets the standard for excellence in the Asian banking industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive benchmarking leadership : Lead the execution and evolution of benchmarking programmes across Asia, ensuring they deliver valuable competitive insight to subscribers.
- Develop regional rankings and awards : Collaborate with global colleagues to produce credible, data-driven rankings, awards and performance assessments of banks across corporate, investment, retail and private banking.
- Engage with the C-suite : Cultivate and maintain senior-level relationships across Asias financial institutions, leveraging these to inform research, secure interviews, and build brand loyalty.
- Content creation and thought leadership : Produce analysis, write-ups, and opinion pieces based on benchmarking outputs and market interviews. Contribute to sponsored content initiatives, including reports and events.
- Subscription growth : Align research and content with audience needs to drive subscription engagement and growth across the Asia-Pacific region.
- Champion data integrity : Ensure methodological rigour and editorial excellence in all outputs — from ranking decisions to market commentary.
- Represent Euromoney : Act as the public face of the business in Asia — moderating panels, attending industry events, and speaking at conferences to reinforce credibility and insight.
- Collaborate globally : Work closely with other domain and regional heads to ensure cross-market consistency, knowledge-sharing and best practice.
Ideal Experience and Skills
- 7–10 years of experience in banking research, data/benchmarking products, consulting, journalism, investor relations or financial services analysis
- Deep knowledge of the banking industry in Asia, with a network of contacts at leading domestic and international banks
- Demonstrated experience working with (or selling to) senior stakeholders in banks, including CEOs, CFOs, and business line heads
- Strong analytical and writing skills — able to interpret qualitative and quantitative data and turn it into compelling insight
- Familiarity with benchmarking products, competitive intelligence tools, or performance league tables in financial or professional services
- Commercial awareness — experience with subscription products, research monetisation, or business development
- Highly credible in client-facing settings, with strong interpersonal and presentation skills
- Fluent English essential; Mandarin or another major Asian language is beneficial
- Integrity, independence and sound analytical judgment are non-negotiable