Job Description
Join Horizon Insights Group at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect next-generation business models, and position our clients for exponential growth in the rapidly evolving post-2025 economy. This role blends deep technological foresight with strategic innovation to shape the future of global industries.
As a pivotal member of our elite Strategy Division, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to translate disruptive technologies into actionable blueprints. Your insights will directly influence multi-billion-dollar investments and organizational transformations.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish forward-looking trend reports on AI, quantum computing, biotechnology, and sustainable infrastructure through 2026
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for clients navigating geopolitical and technological disruptions
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-readiness into corporate strategy roadmaps
- Identify billion-dollar market opportunities in emerging sectors (Web4, climate tech, neuro interfaces)
- Build proprietary forecasting models using predictive analytics and machine learning
- Present strategic recommendations to executive boards and investor summits
- Mentor junior futurists and maintain thought leadership through whitepapers and keynotes
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related quantitative field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology forecasting
- Portfolio demonstrating published trend analysis for Fortune 500 clients
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Proficiency in AI-driven forecasting tools (e.g., GPT-4, Palantir)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Credibility speaking at global forums (Davos, TED, WEF)
- Track record advising on multi-billion-dollar transformation initiatives