Graduate Equity Research Analyst Rotational Programme

Woozle Research; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research firm in Glasgow is offering a 6-month paid graduate programme for ambitious graduates to develop their careers in investment research. As a Graduate Analyst, you will design targeted surveys, conduct expert calls, and analyse data to support client projects. The position includes a pro-rata salary of £26,000, flexible hybrid working, and robust training opportunities. Ideal candidates are final-year students or recent graduates with strong communication and analytical skills, ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

£26,000 pro-rata salary

Performance-based bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible hybrid working

Study support for qualifications

Access to training and mentorship

Peer recognition programmes

Team socials and networking events

Qualifications

• Ready to hit the ground running.
• Work well in a fast-paced, feedback-rich environment.
• Excited about learning how investment decisions are made.

Responsibilities

• Design and refine targeted surveys and expert interview guides.
• Conduct and moderate expert calls with specialists.
• Analyse survey data to extract investment signals.
• Summarise key takeaways into clear insights.
• Assist in building investment briefs.
• Collaborate with senior analysts on research mandates.
• Join research huddles to discuss trends and risks.
• Receive structured mentorship and feedback.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Intellectual curiosity

Commercial awareness

People skills

Education

Final-year student or recent graduate

Job 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

✨ 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