Graduate Equity Research Analyst

Graduate Analyst programme at Woozle Research providing hands-on investment research experience through surveys, expert interviews, and data analysis for hedge funds and private equity clients, with mentorship and career progression into finance research

Description

🧭 About the Programme

Woozle Research is offering a 6-month paid graduate programme for future investment researchers looking to fast-track their careers.

You’ll rotate across our two core research teams:

• Custom Insights Team – Design bespoke B2B and B2C surveys, conduct expert interviews, and build actionable insights.

• Expert Connections Team – Organize and moderate 1:1 calls and expert panels to support live client mandates.

You’ll gain hands-on exposure to multiple methodologies, sectors, and client types including hedge funds, private equity, and consulting firms.

This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from senior investment professionals, contribute to live projects, and build a network in the investment world.

💼 What You’ll Do

As a Graduate Analyst, you’ll be trained and supported to:

• Design and refine targeted surveys and expert interview guides based on real investor questions

• Conduct and moderate expert calls with subject-matter specialists across industries

• Help analyse B2B and B2C survey data to extract patterns, red flags, and investment signals

• Summarise key takeaways from expert calls and surveys into clear, actionable insight

• Assist in building short, punchy investment briefs used by hedge funds and private equity teams

• Collaborate closely with senior analysts to support live client research mandates

• Join internal research huddles to discuss trends, risks, and new areas of interest

• Receive structured mentorship, performance feedback, and ongoing learning support

🙌 Who You Are

This programme is designed for ambitious graduates ready to hit the ground running.

You’ll likely:

• Be a final-year student or recent graduate (any subject welcome)

• Have strong communication and analytical skills

• Be intellectually curious and commercially aware

• Work well in a fast-paced, feedback-rich environment

• Enjoy speaking to people and extracting insights

• Thrive in a meritocratic, entrepreneurial culture

• Be excited about learning how investment decisions are made

Benefits

✨ What You’ll Get

• 💰 £26,000 pro-rata salary + performance-based annual bonuses

• 💎 Monthly & ad-hoc micro-bonuses to recognise standout contributions

• 🩺 Full medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 🧑‍💻 Flexible hybrid working – 3 days from home, 2 in our Glasgow HQ

• 📚 Study support for qualifications like the CFA, plus learning stipends

• 🚀 A clear path to a full-time offer and long-term equity research career

• 🎓 Access to world-class training, live mentorship, and structured feedback

• 🧠 Real exposure to global hedge funds, PE, and consulting firms

• 🔍 Work on meaningful projects from day one — your insight matters

• 💬 Culture of radical transparency, meritocracy, and continuous learning

• ⭐ Peer recognition programmes and regular team shout-outs

• ☕️ Team socials, networking events, and funded outings