Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Analyst to decode emerging trends and shape strategic roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role combines deep analytical rigor with creative foresight to transform uncertainty into opportunity.
You'll collaborate with Fortune 500 clients across tech, healthcare, and energy sectors, leveraging proprietary forecasting models and scenario-planning frameworks. Our dynamic team thrives on intellectual curiosity and data-driven innovation in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop 3-5 year trend forecasts using quantitative analysis and qualitative research
- Create scenario-planning models for disruptive technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Design strategic roadmaps for clients navigating 2026 market transitions
- Lead cross-functional workshops on future-proofing business models
- Produce executive briefings on geopolitical and socioeconomic megatrends
- Maintain proprietary knowledge base of emerging signals and weak signals
- Mentor junior analysts on futures research methodologies
Qualifications
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futurist analysis
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Proven ability to translate complex trends into actionable business strategies
- Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Published thought leadership on future trends or technology impacts
- Experience facilitating C-suite workshops on strategic foresight
- Certification in Futures Research (e.g., APF, WFS preferred)