Benchmarking Modernization Consultant (Future State Planning Project)

Title: Benchmarking Modernization Consultant (Future State Planning Project) Location: Remote - US Type: Contract (3+ months) About Cutter :At Cutter Associates, we empower the world’s leading asset managers and asset owners with the intelligence they need to stay ahead. For nearly 30 years, and with a global presence, we’ve combined expert consulting with proprietary research and industry benchmarking to help top-tier investment firms make smarter, faster decisions. Our global team is known for its deep domain expertise, collaborative spirit, and relentless curiosity. As we expand into new markets and capabilities, now is the perfect time to grow your career with a company that values insight, innovation, and impact . About the rol e:PLEASE NOTE: This project will begin in Spring of 2026. We are seeking an experienced consultant to help define the future state of our benchmarking service. The project will not involve implementation but will deliver a clearly defined modernization roadmap, including phases, costs, technical dependencies, and skills required. The goal is to transition benchmarking from static, PDF-based surveys into an integrated, data-driven, and interactive experience within our research member porta l. Why Cutt er:At Cutter Associates, we believe people do their best work when they’re trusted, supported, and empowered to thrive - wherever they a • re.Established credibility, entrepreneurial spirit – Founded in 1998 and backed by Nomura Research Institute (NRI), we blend the stability of a global research and technology powerhouse with the agility of a small, fast-moving fi • rm.Small team, global reach - With under 100 employees, your work is recognized and impactful. We partner with leading investment firms across North America, EMEA, and APAC, giving you meaningful exposure and exciting challeng • es.Fully remote, fully connected - We’re a remote-first company with a flexible work model and a deeply collaborative cultu • re.Growth-focused - From client exposure and internal knowledge groups to tailored learning paths, we invest in your development from day o • ne.Performance-driven, people-first - We offer competitive pay, bonuses, profit sharing, and benefits that support your whole se • lf.A culture that values people - We take pride in our thoughtful, collaborative, and inclusive environment. We’re a team of individuals who care deeply - about our work, our clients, and each oth er.Whether you’re launching your consulting career or bringing decades of experience, Cutter is a place where you can thri ve. Role and Responsibilit • ies:Lead discovery activities, including stakeholder interviews and requirements gather • ing.Assess current benchmarking processes, tools, and technology (including MS Acce • ss).Define a future state vision that integrates benchmarking into our member portal and broader business proces • ses.Develop roadmap and phased approach with technologies, costs, dependencies, and resource requireme • nts.Create use cases for benchmarking data across business un • its.Recommend technology stack, including survey tools, visualization platforms, and data repository options (Snowflake or equivale • nt).Design UX and visualization mockups for interactive benchmarking repo • rts.Produce comprehensive process maps for future benchmarking workfl • ows.Deliver a data model strategy to integrate survey data with other data s • ets.Advise on skills gap analysis and training needs for internal st aff. Qualificat ions:In addition to strong consulting skills (analysis, structured communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management), the ideal candidate brings expertis e in:Modern Data Stack & Archite • ctureExperience with modern cloud data warehouses (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, e • tc.).Strong understanding of data modeling, data integration, and migration strate • gies.Familiarity with Microsoft Access for assessing the current survey creation proce sses.Visualization & User Exper • ienceHands-on knowledge of BI and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or simi • lar).Ability to design or guide interactive, user-friendly reporting experie • nces.Awareness of responsive design and accessibility stand ards.Web & CMS Integr • ationExperience embedding or integrating survey tools within CMS-driven webs • ites.Familiarity with survey tools (Alchemer or similar) and APIs for seamless data cap • ture.Understanding of extending CMS platforms (Craft CMS experience a p lus).Strategic & Technical Consu • ltingTrack record of defining future state visions and creating actionable road • maps.Ability to connect technical possibilities with business n • eeds.Strong communication skills to produce executive-ready deliverables and present recommendations cle arly.Delivera • bles:Future state definition, roadmap, and cost estim • ates.Process maps, UX mockups, and data visualization protot • ypes.Technical options assessment and data migration stra • tegy.Skills gap analysis and training recommendat ions.