Sr Director Analyst - Innovation and Emerging Technologies

Role overview

This is a senior thought-leadership position centered on innovation and emerging technologies, with particular attention to digital assets, tokenization, blockchain-based systems, and new financial and enterprise operating models. The role is based in Germany and is posted on behalf of a partner organization that handles applications and the next stages of the hiring process.

In this position, you will serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, helping them make sense of how disruptive technologies are changing industries and reshaping business architecture. The work combines market research, forward-looking analysis, and executive-level engagement to generate insights that help CIOs, digital executives, and other decision-makers act with confidence. You will also help shape research priorities and influence how organizations adopt and scale new technologies, making this a highly visible role with global reach.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out detailed research and interpretation of innovation trends and emerging technologies, especially digital assets, tokenization, blockchain, and modern enterprise architectures.
• Create credible, executive-ready insights that explain market direction, risks, and growth opportunities.
• Monitor global technology and market developments and turn complex changes into practical guidance for business leaders.
• Work directly with senior executives in advisory meetings, briefings, conferences, and client conversations to recommend strategic actions.
• Develop research papers, presentations, and analytical frameworks that influence decisions across industries.
• Help define and refine research agendas by spotting new themes, unmet needs, and areas of disruptive innovation.
• Partner with internal teams on client support, content creation, and market insights.
• Represent the organization at industry events and public forums as a voice on innovation and emerging technologies.

Requirements

• At least 12 years of experience in enterprise technology, fintech, digital assets, consulting, or advisory work in complex international settings.
• Strong knowledge of digital asset ecosystems, including tokenization, blockchain, stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and related technologies.
• Solid understanding of enterprise architecture and how emerging technologies are integrated into large-scale systems.
• Experience advising large enterprises or public-sector clients on technology strategy and transformation.
• Strong analytical ability to assess technical and market information and convert it into executive-level recommendations.
• Demonstrated success in producing high-quality research, advisory output, or thought-leadership content.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and executive audiences.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of the global technology and financial services landscape.
• Bachelor’s degree is mandatory; an advanced degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.

Perks and benefits

• Senior-level compensation with performance-linked rewards.
• Flexible remote and hybrid working options across the United Kingdom and Europe.
• Access to leading research tools and global expert networks.
• A high-impact role with significant visibility and influence.
• Opportunities to present at major industry conferences and executive forums.
• An inclusive, collaborative, and intellectually engaging environment.
• Strong career growth potential within a globally recognized research organization.

Application and hiring notes

The hiring partner manages applications, screening, and next steps. A shortlist of top-matching candidates is prepared through an AI-supported evaluation process and then shared with the employer. Final interviews, assessments, and hiring decisions are handled by the partner company’s internal team.

Privacy notice

By applying, candidates acknowledge that personal data will be processed to assess candidacy and share relevant information with the employer. This is done under applicable data protection laws, including GDPR, using legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures. Applicants may request access, correction, deletion, or objection regarding their data at any time.

AI tools may be used to assist with parts of the recruitment workflow, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, and identifying possible inconsistencies or verification signals. These tools support the recruitment team but do not replace human judgment, and final hiring decisions are made by people.

Working arrangement

This is a remote-first position, with hybrid and remote flexibility available across the United Kingdom and Europe.