Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futures Strategist to decode emerging trends, disrupt traditional markets, and architect the next decade's competitive landscape. This role merges data-driven forecasting with human-centric innovation to position our clients as industry pioneers. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to translate foresight into actionable blueprints for 2026 and beyond. Our dynamic environment values intellectual curiosity, bold ideas, and collaborative disruption.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 market scenario models using predictive analytics and trend synthesis
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities in AI, climate tech, and bio-economy
- Produce strategic whitepapers and executive briefs quantifying long-term market shifts
- Design innovation roadmaps for clients navigating 2026 regulatory and technological disruptions
- Build and maintain a proprietary futures intelligence database with real-time trend monitoring
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders with compelling data narratives
- Mentor junior analysts in futures research methodologies and strategic foresight frameworks
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic planning, consulting, or futures research with Fortune 500 exposure
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Strong command of quantitative forecasting tools (e.g., Palisade, @RISK) and qualitative research
- Deep understanding of 2026-relevant domains: AI governance, sustainable supply chains, neurotech
- Exceptional storytelling skills translating complex futures into executive-level insights
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ published futures reports or strategic foresight frameworks