Research Analyst Associate

Capstone; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading policy analysis firm is seeking candidates for its Analyst Associate Program in London. This year-long program offers a unique opportunity for recent graduates and early career professionals to gain hands-on experience in policy research and strategy. Associates will engage directly with clients, receiving mentorship along the way. Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills and show a keen interest in the interplay between policy and investments. A competitive benefits package, including private medical insurance, is offered.

Benefits

Exposure to various industries

Regular mentoring and training opportunities

Flexible work from home Fridays

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze business and policy research problems.
• Strong analytic writing and communication skills.
• Willingness to master details and ask insightful questions.
• Interest in understanding policy changes and their impact.

Responsibilities

• Work on client engagements with private equity and corporate clients.
• Collaborate with senior analysts and mentors.
• Participate in significant research responsibilities.

Skills

Analytical Capabilities

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

Work Ethic

Interest in policy impact on investments

Education

High academic achievement

Tools

SQL

Python

VBA

Tableau

Job description

London, UK

Company Description

Capstone is a leading policy analysis and regulatory due diligence firm with locations in Washington DC, New York, Houston, London, Paris, and Mumbai. We advise institutional investors and corporations on how changes in EU and UK regulatory policy will impact investments. Capstone leads coverage of public policy investments affecting financial and business services, energy and environment, healthcare, TMT, and more. Our professionals analyse policy to uncover risks, opportunities, and, along the way, unique business and investment strategies for our clients. We live at the nexus of policy and investments.

Role Description

Capstone’s Analyst Associate Program is a year-long program that is designed for recent graduates and early career professionals to gain experience in policy research and strategy. Associates will work primarily on client engagements with our private equity, capital markets, and corporate clients. Participants will take on a significant amount of responsibility, with support from senior analysts and mentors. Upon successful completion of the program, associates will be placed within the firm on specific teams based on fit.

What We Look for In Candidates

• Analytical Capabilities: Ability to break down and solve business and policy research problems through quantitative and qualitative thinking and analysis. Strength combining primary and secondary research to develop your insights including review of large data sets, analyzing the public record, and conducting stakeholder interviews.
• Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Strong analytic writing and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to generate and clearly articulate powerful insights and recommendations from complex and varied information. Ability to explain your insights to clients and address questions effectively. Strong aptitude for teamwork and ability to frequently adapt to new teaming arrangements to complete projects that last for three weeks on average.
• Work Ethic: Willing to take the time to master the details and ability to ask insightful questions to get to the right answers Passion: Interest in determining how a change in policy or regulation will impact investments.
• Other desired (but not required) specialized skills include some of the following: M&A experience, data analytics/data visualization (e.g., SQL, Python, VBA, Tableau), financial modeling, statistics, and econometrics and additional European language skills.

What We Offer

• Exposure to a wide range of industries, geographies, and deals
• Access to client relationships and conversations
• Regular mentoring and training opportunities
• Work in an entrepreneurial environment which values collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for superior research

Who Can Apply

• Open to students graduating in 2026 and early career professionals (one year post grad)
• High academic achievement
• Must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom without employer sponsorship now or in the future
• Capstone's Associate Program will begin 24th August 24 2026
• Capstone offers a competitive benefits package, private medical insurance, pension contribution.

This position is based in our London office. Capstone is in-person Monday through Thursday with flexible work from home Fridays.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.