Empowered to live. Inspired to work. Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally. How we support you: Hybrid model - up to 50% work from home Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match) Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off Learning and development programs Mentorship programs Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.) Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more! Casual/seasonal & intern team members are not eligible for benefits except for state-mandated programs. To learn more about Compeer Financial visit www.compeer.com/careers. Where you will work: This position offers a hybrid work option up to 50% remote and is based out of the MN-Lakeville, WI-Sun Prairie, or IL-Bloomington office locations. The contributions you will make: This position plays a critical role in shaping Compeer's client understanding, competitive positioning, and strategic focus. The incumbent oversees the enterprise-wide research agenda; including both primary and secondary research, to generate actionable insights that guide strategic growth, client experience, and brand development. Manages research vendor and agency relationships and leads the planning and execution of client surveys (including the Compeer Collective), brand health tracking, and Net Promoter Score (NPS) and Overall Satisfaction (OSAT) measurement. Provide leadership in evaluating market trends, competitive activity, and market opportunities across all major business lines, including Ag Lending, Rural Home Lending, and Capital Markets. A typical day: li" roman",469775450,"ul="" objectid":"8d7a56e0-a7b7-54f4-a484-015288fb6a82|1","classid":1073872969,"properties":[268442635,"22",469777841,"times=""> li",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"ulli",335572020,"1",469778324,"Normal"]}">Leads development and implementation of Compeer's enterprise research agenda. li">Oversees primary research efforts including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and usability testing. li">Manages Compeer li">Collective, the enterprise's client insight panel. li">Oversees NPS and OSAT measurement and ensures proper survey methodologies are used. li">Partners with Marketing, Business Units, and Client Experience teams to gather actionable feedback across the li">client li"> journey. li">Guides segmentation, persona development, and journey mapping initiatives to support omnichannel strategy. li" roman",469775450,"ul="" objectid":"8d7a56e0-a7b7-54f4-a484-015288fb6a82|1","classid":1073872969,"properties":[268442635,"22",469777841,"times=""> li",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"ulli",335572020,"1",469778324,"Normal"]}">Leads secondary research, competitive benchmarking, and trend analysis to inform enterprise and business unit strategy. li">Provides li"> actionable insights related to client behavior, industry dynamics, market sizing, growth forecasting, and business model innovation. li">Synthesizes research findings into strategic recommendations for li">senior leaders. li">Develops frameworks for strategic foresight and scenario planning. li">Collaborates with Finance, Credit, and Marketing to align insights with performance, risk, and growth li">objectives li">. li" roman",469775450,"ul="" objectid":"8d7a56e0-a7b7-54f4-a484-015288fb6a82|1","classid":1073872969,"properties":[268442635,"22",469777841,"times=""> li",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"ulli",335572020,"1",469778324,"Normal"]}">Assists li"> leadership in defining the li">team's strategic direction and goals. li">Keeps abreast of industry best practices. li">Identifies li"> and executes efficient and effective practices that enhance the team's value. li">Translates vision and strategies into practical, effective, and efficient operating plans in order to achieve the li">organizations li"> short- and long-term sales objectives. li">Communicates expectations and goals to the team and li">is responsible for li"> team results. li">Aligns business unit goals to the budget and strategic imperatives of the organization. li">Builds trusted relationships with executive stakeholders, functional leaders, and cross-functional teams. li">Prepares and presents insights to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Board. li">Coaches team members and li">helps li"> build internal capabilities for research and analytics. li">Advocates for a data-driven, client-centric culture throughout the organization. li" roman",469775450,"ul="" objectid":"8d7a56e0-a7b7-54f4-a484-015288fb6a82|1","classid":1073872969,"properties":[268442635,"22",469777841,"times=""> li",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"ulli",335572020,"1",469778324,"Normal"]}">Manages relationships with research agencies and vendors to ensure high-quality and cost-effective execution. li">Oversees RFPs, contracting, and performance evaluation for external partners. li">Ensures research methodologies and tools align with industry best practices and business needs. The skills and experience we prefer you have: li" roman",469775450,"ul="" objectid":"8d7a56e0-a7b7-54f4-a484-015288fb6a82|1","classid":1073872969,"properties":[268442635,"22",469777841,"times=""> li",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"ulli",335572020,"1",469778324,"Normal"]}">Bachelor's degree in li">business administration, marketing, economics or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job. MBA or equivalent, strongly preferred. li">Expert-level of li">experience in market research, insights, or strategy consulting. li">Advanced-level of leadership and management experience preferred. li" roman",469775450,"ul="" objectid":"8d7a56e0-a7b7-54f4-a484-015288fb6a82|1","classid":1073872969,"properties":[268442635,"22",469777841,"times=""> li",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"ulli",335572020,"1",469778324,"Normal"]}">Proven li">track record li"> of independently leading complex enterprise initiatives and influencing VP- and C-level executives. li" roman",469775450,"ul="" objectid":"8d7a56e0-a7b7-54f4-a484-015288fb6a82|1","classid":1073872969,"properties":[268442635,"22",469777841,"times=""> li",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"ulli",335572020,"1",469778324,"Normal"]}">Experience in financial services, healthcare, or a top-tier market research agency is strongly preferred. li" roman",469775450,"ul="" objectid":"8d7a56e0-a7b7-54f4-a484-015288fb6a82|1","classid":1073872969,"properties":[268442635,"22",469777841,"times=""> li",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"ulli",335572020,"1",469778324,"Normal"]}">Demonstrated li">success li"> managing both qualitative and quantitative... For full info follow application link. Compeer Financial is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Compeer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
