Evident is an intelligence platform that benchmarks and tracks AI adoption across the financial services sector. Since the launch of our flagship product in January 2023, the Evident AI Index has rapidly become the global standard benchmark for AI maturity in financial services.
In Q1 2026, we plan to launch our latest expansion to a new industry vertical, extending our existing coverage of Banking into the Payments sector. In addition to publishing a Key Findings Report, the team will launch several recurring data and insight products that enhance the depth and breadth of our expanding coverage of the intersection of AI x Banking.
We are looking for a Research Director to drive our research agenda specific to both the Banking and Payments verticals.
Leveraging the data produced by the Evident AI Index, this role will be responsible for end-to-end production of original research insights - spanning ideation, research design, hypothesis testing, analysis, authorship, and continuing updates.
This job requires a proven history of producing data-driven insights - as well as communicating key takeaways from ongoing analysis in a crisp, informed, and engaging voice. The ideal candidate will blend demonstrable research acumen with technical expertise acquired through work either at a research firm and/or a global bank.
Successful candidates will demonstrate equal comfort with quantitative (data) and qualitative (interview) methods and sources. Most of all, we’re looking for candidates that exhibit intense intellectual curiosity and a passion for data-driven storytelling.