Director of Research

William Blair·Chicago, Illinois, United States·Posted 21 October 2026

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Solutions for Today’s Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow’s Opportunities. Join William Blair, the Premier Global Partnership. The Director of Research is responsible for setting the strategic direction, overseeing the performance, and driving the continued growth of William Blair’s research franchise. This role leads a large, complex research organization by developing a strong leadership team, establishing clear performance expectations, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The Director provides strategic oversight of research quality, product differentiation, coverage priorities, talent management, compensation, and resource allocation to ensure alignment with the firm’s business objectives. A key priority is maintaining and strengthening the franchise’s differentiated SMID-focused research offering, complemented by coverage of leading large-cap companies, while evolving the research product to meet changing investor needs and market dynamics. Working closely with Institutional Sales & Trading and other senior business leaders, the Director drives the franchise’s competitive positioning, strengthens institutional client engagement,…

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