Research Analyst

VWA (Victoria Wall Associates); London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international investment fund in London is looking for a Research Analyst to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract or permanent basis. You will engage in various research tasks related to market areas and economy, requiring strong qualitative and quantitative skills, along with advanced Excel capabilities. The firm offers a competitive salary of up to £60K plus bonus and benefits, with hybrid working arrangements in place.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Excellent company benefits

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Strong qualitative and quantitative skills when handling data.
• Keen interest and demonstrable understanding of financial markets.
• Additional European languages are ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research tasks related to market areas, politics, and geography.
• Juggle concurrent research projects and manage deadlines.
• Communicate with stakeholders and external experts.

Skills

Strong qualitative and quantitative skills

Relationship management skills

Curiosity and adaptability

Resilience and creativity

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree-calibre from a top university

Job description

Research Analyst

12 Month Fixed Term Contract AND Permanent Roles Available

International Investment Fund

Mayfair

£50K - £60K depending on previous experience

2-JresFTC/MK

The Client:

VWA is recruiting for a highly entrepreneurial, successful and reputable investment fund; based in Mayfair, this is a firm with global reach and a strong presence. Our client is seeking a curious and, engaging individual with a strong set of qualitative and quantitative research skills to join the London-based Research team - roles available on a 12 month fixed term contract and permanent basis.

Kindly note that this opportunity is not a fast-track to an Investment Professional role.

The Research Analyst Role:

This Research Analyst position will sit under the Global Head of Research, and offer much interaction internally and with contacts externally in London and global locations. The research-focused tasks will be broad and include:

• Receiving a multitude of different research tasks in relation to market areas, politics and geographical locations
• Juggling concurrent research projects with the ability to prioritise and work to sometimes tight deadlines
• Internal communications with stakeholders across different business areas
• External communications with consultants, experts, research providers and managing these relationships
• Other duties as required.

Application Requirements:

• Applicants will ideally be of degree-calibre from a top university
• Strong qualitative and quantitative skills when handling data
• Curiosity and adaptability to take on breadth of research tasks
• Relationship management skills
• Resilience and creativity
• Managing workload effectively during periods of intensity
• A keen interest and demonstrable understanding of financial markets
• Additional European languages – ideal not essential
• Advanced Microsoft Excel

This is a unique contract opportunity to join a prestigious company and work within a friendly, high-achieving and supportive group of individuals. The role could suit someone with several years’ experience in business consulting research, financial journalism, or another financial services company.

Details:

• Core hours for the role are 9am – 6pm and will require some flexibility to work beyond these hours as and when required
• Salary will be based on experience up to £60K plus a discretionary bonus and excellent company benefits
• Hybrid working (Tuesdays ,Wednesdays and Thursdays required to be office-based)
• Fixed Term 12 Month Contract AND permanent roles available

If you have some existing research experience and want to work with a close-knit team where you can add value from day one, please apply today!