Research Analysts (UK) - January - June 2026 - GRADUATES ONLY

Q5; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading management consultancy in London is seeking a Research Analyst to support consulting teams through research and analysis. In this role, you will work on live client projects, gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates are analytical, skilled in Excel and data visualization, and passionate about consulting. This position will provide mentorship and insight into a future career in management consulting.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical skills to extract insights.
• Proficiency in Excel for data analysis.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research.
• Use data for diagnosing organisational challenges.
• Prepare presentations and reports for stakeholders.
• Participate in training sessions for consulting methodologies.

Skills

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Comfortable using Excel

Effective communicator

Collaborative team player

Curious and eager to learn

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Q5 is looking for graduates to join our team in London for an 8 week period. We have three start dates available - 12/1/26, 9/3/26, & 4/5/26. If you will still be studying at this point, please follow us on LinkedIn to be the first to hear when we open applications for summer 2026 internships. Please note that interviews will be ongoing over the coming months until we have filled all positions, at which point we will close this opening and will inform all applicants if they have been unsuccessful.

Q5 is an award-winning management consultancy that helps organisations across the globe design and deliver lasting change. From strategy to implementation, we work collaboratively to solve complex problems with creativity, clarity, and compassion. With offices in London, Leeds, New York, Houston, Sydney, Melbourne, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, we support clients in both the Private and Public sectors across industries such as healthcare, retail, finance, and media.

Our work spans organisation design, strategic alignment, cultural change, and transformation. We are proud to be a consultancy that puts people at the heart of everything we do—helping businesses not just work better, but become better places to work.

As a Research Analyst, you’ll gain real-world consulting experience in a supportive, collaborative environment. You’ll work alongside experienced consultants on live client projects, and on internal initiatives—applyingcritical thinking, data-driven analysis, and understanding of Q5’s leading edge suite of tools,to help organisations solve complex business challenges.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your consulting skills at an organisation known for its values, people focus, and innovative approach to transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support consulting teams by conducting quantitative and qualitative research, analysis, and synthesis
• Use data and Q5 tools to diagnose organisational challenges, test hypotheses, and support recommendations
• Clean, structure, and interpret data using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools
• Assist in developing models and dashboards to support strategic decision‑making
• Prepare and deliver insightful presentations, reports, and workshop materials
• Participate in stakeholder interviews and workshops
• Contribute to internal projects such as knowledge sharing, marketing, and thought leadership
• Attend training sessions and gain exposure to various methodologies and frameworks used in consulting

What You’ll Gain

• Hands‑on consulting experience across a range of industries and project types
• Exposure to real‑world business problems, including data‑driven analysis and organisational design
• Coaching and mentorship from experienced consultants
• Development of core consulting capabilities: research, modelling, communication, and delivery
• Insight into a potential future career in management consulting with a values‑led organisation

Graduates

• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with an ability to work with data to extract insights to improve business outcomes
• Comfortable using Excel (pivot tables, formulas, charts) and/or data visualisation tools
• Effective communicator—able to convey technical or analytical information clearly to non‑technical audiences
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Passionate about people, culture, and helping organisations thrive