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 role:

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 portal.

Why Cutter:

At Cutter Associates, we believe people do their best work when they’re trusted, supported, and empowered to thrive - wherever they are.

• 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 firm.

• 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 challenges.

• Fully remote, fully connected - We’re a remote-first company with a flexible work model and a deeply collaborative culture.

• Growth-focused - From client exposure and internal knowledge groups to tailored learning paths, we invest in your development from day one.

• Performance-driven, people-first - We offer competitive pay, bonuses, profit sharing, and benefits that support your whole self.

• 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 other.

Whether you’re launching your consulting career or bringing decades of experience, Cutter is a place where you can thrive.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Lead discovery activities, including stakeholder interviews and requirements gathering.

• Assess current benchmarking processes, tools, and technology (including MS Access).

• Define a future state vision that integrates benchmarking into our member portal and broader business processes.

• Develop roadmap and phased approach with technologies, costs, dependencies, and resource requirements.

• Create use cases for benchmarking data across business units.

• Recommend technology stack, including survey tools, visualization platforms, and data repository options (Snowflake or equivalent).

• Design UX and visualization mockups for interactive benchmarking reports.

• Produce comprehensive process maps for future benchmarking workflows.

• Deliver a data model strategy to integrate survey data with other data sets.

• Advise on skills gap analysis and training needs for internal staff.

Qualifications:

In addition to strong consulting skills (analysis, structured communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management), the ideal candidate brings expertise in:

Modern Data Stack & Architecture

• Experience with modern cloud data warehouses (Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, etc.).

• Strong understanding of data modeling, data integration, and migration strategies.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Access for assessing the current survey creation processes.

Visualization & User Experience

• Hands-on knowledge of BI and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).

• Ability to design or guide interactive, user-friendly reporting experiences.

• Awareness of responsive design and accessibility standards.

Web & CMS Integration

• Experience embedding or integrating survey tools within CMS-driven websites.

• Familiarity with survey tools (Alchemer or similar) and APIs for seamless data capture.

• Understanding of extending CMS platforms (Craft CMS experience a plus).

Strategic & Technical Consulting

• Track record of defining future state visions and creating actionable roadmaps.

• Ability to connect technical possibilities with business needs.

• Strong communication skills to produce executive-ready deliverables and present recommendations clearly.

Deliverables:

• Future state definition, roadmap, and cost estimates.

• Process maps, UX mockups, and data visualization prototypes.

• Technical options assessment and data migration strategy.

• Skills gap analysis and training recommendations.