Sr Director Analyst - Innovation and Emerging Technologies

Role overview

This senior advisory position is centered on shaping executive thinking around innovation and new technologies. The focus is on digital assets, tokenization, blockchain-based systems, and the next wave of financial and enterprise architecture. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, you will turn market change and technology disruption into practical guidance for organizations operating globally.

The role combines strategic analysis, market forecasting, and high-level engagement with executives. Your work will help CIOs, digital leaders, and decision-makers understand how emerging technologies are changing industries and business operating models. You will also help influence research priorities and contribute to a globally visible body of thought leadership.

Accountabilities

• Perform detailed research and analysis on innovation and emerging technologies, especially digital assets, tokenization, blockchain, and modern enterprise architecture.
• Create authoritative insights and thought leadership material that help executives evaluate market shifts, risks, and growth opportunities.
• Monitor worldwide technology and market developments, then translate complex signals into clear guidance for enterprise leadership.
• Work directly with senior executives through advisory meetings, briefings, conferences, and client conversations to share strategic recommendations.
• Develop influential research outputs, presentations, and frameworks that inform decision-making across sectors.
• Help shape and refine research priorities by identifying new themes, gaps, and disruptive innovation opportunities.
• Partner with internal teams on client engagement, content creation, and market-facing analysis.
• Represent the organization at major industry events and forums by presenting thought leadership on innovation and emerging technologies.

Requirements

• At least 12 years of experience in enterprise technology, fintech, digital assets, consulting, or advisory work in complex global settings.
• Strong command of digital asset ecosystems, including tokenization, blockchain, stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and related solutions.
• Solid understanding of enterprise architecture and how emerging technologies are integrated into large-scale organizational systems.
• Background advising or working with large enterprises or government clients on technology strategy and transformation.
• Ability to evaluate complex technical and market information and distill it into executive-ready insights.
• Demonstrated success in producing high-quality research, advisory content, or thought leadership publications.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders and executive audiences.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of global technology and financial services environments.
• Bachelor’s degree is mandatory; a relevant advanced degree is a plus.

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 communities.
• A high-visibility role with broad influence and meaningful industry impact.
• Opportunities to present at prominent conferences and executive forums.
• An inclusive, collaborative, and intellectually engaging workplace.
• Strong career growth opportunities within a globally recognized research organization.

Additional information

This role is advertised on behalf of a partner company, which handles all applications and subsequent hiring steps. The partner company is seeking a Sr Director Analyst - Innovation and Emerging Technologies based in Ireland.

Data privacy and hiring process

Applications are reviewed through an AI-assisted matching process designed to assess candidates quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role’s core requirements. The strongest matches are shortlisted and forwarded to the hiring company, while the hiring team manages interviews, assessments, and final decisions.

By submitting an application, you consent to the processing of your personal data for candidate evaluation and for sharing relevant details with the employer, in line with applicable data protection laws including GDPR. You may request access, correction, deletion, or objection to processing at any time.

Artificial intelligence may be used to support parts of the recruitment workflow, including resume review, application analysis, and inconsistency checks. These tools assist recruiters but do not replace human judgment, and final hiring decisions are made by people.