Graduate Equity Research Analyst - 6-Month Rotational Programme

KLH Capital; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

KLH Capital is offering a 6-month paid graduate programme for aspiring investment researchers. As a Graduate Analyst, you’ll gain hands-on experience by rotating through teams, designing surveys and conducting research, with significant exposure to the investment sector.

Benefits

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

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible hybrid working

Study support for qualifications like CFA

Access to world-class training and mentorship

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication and analytical skills.
• Must be a final-year student or recent graduate.
• Desire to learn about investment decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct surveys and expert interviews.
• Analyse survey data to extract insights.
• Assist in building investment briefs.

Skills

Communication

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.

Requirements

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