Research and Content Analyst (x2)

CFTE - Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CFTE seeks a junior, student or early-career candidate to assist in developing workshops, professional programmes and online learning content spanning AI, fintech and finance. You will research, structure and refine material, turning complex topics into clear learning experiences for professionals.

You will use AI to accelerate work, question information, and deliver credible outputs, joining a small, entrepreneurial team in London. Applicants must have unrestricted UK work rights.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, research and structured-thinking skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• High ownership and attention to detail.
• Ability to work at pace in a small team.
• Genuine interest in education, AI and fintech.
• No prior expert knowledge required; learning quickly matters.

Responsibilities

• Conduct AI-enabled research across AI, fintech, finance and emerging technologies.
• Turn complex research into clear insights, narratives and learning structures.
• Help develop workshops, courses, reports and professional learning materials from early concept through to delivery.
• Design practical activities and applications that connect emerging technology with real working environments.
• Work with experts and internal teams to challenge, refine and strengthen the quality of the content.
• Use AI to work faster and go deeper, while applying independent judgement to ensure the output is credible.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Structured thinking

English proficiency

Curiosity/learning

AI tools familiarity

Education

Student or recent graduate

Tools

AI research tools

Job description

CFTE is one of the world’s leading education platforms in finance, technology and artificial intelligence. We work with tier-one banks, central banks, regulators, technology companies and governments around the world to help individuals, organisations and countries build the capabilities they need for the future.

Our mission is simple: In a tech world, we bet on people. Previous interns and early-career team members at CFTE have gone on to organisations including Goldman Sachs, Jane Street, McKinsey and Amazon, while others have continued their journey with CFTE.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a junior role suited to a student, recent graduate or early-career candidate who is intellectually curious, comfortable using AI and excited by the challenge of making sense of fast-moving topics. You will help develop workshops, professional programmes and online learning content across AI, fintech, finance and emerging technologies.

The work often starts with an early concept, a question or a session brief. Your job is to take that ambiguity and turn it into something credible and useful: Research → assess → challenge → structure → refine → build

You will use AI extensively to accelerate your work, but AI does not replace thinking. You will be expected to question information, validate sources, identify what matters and turn complex topics into clear learning experiences for professional audiences.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

You will work on complex and emerging topics that professionals and organisations are trying to understand now, from AI in financial services and emerging technologies to new workshops, case studies and practical learning experiences.

You will:

• Conduct AI-enabled research across AI, fintech, finance and emerging technologies.
• Turn complex research into clear insights, narratives and learning structures.
• Help develop workshops, courses, reports and professional learning materials from early concept through to delivery.
• Design practical activities and applications that connect emerging technology with real working environments.
• Work with experts and internal teams to challenge, refine and strengthen the quality of the content.
• Use AI to work faster and go deeper, while applying independent judgement to ensure the output is credible.

ABOUT YOU

What we're looking for

• Strong analytical, research and structured-thinking skills. Genuine curiosity and the ability to learn unfamiliar topics quickly.
• Confidence using AI tools as part of everyday research and knowledge work. The ability to question, verify and improve AI-generated information. Excellent written and spoken English.
• High ownership, strong attention to detail and a willingness to produce excellent work.
• Comfortable working at pace in a small, entrepreneurial team.
• A genuine interest in education, AI, fintech and emerging technologies.
• You do not need to already be an expert in finance, AI or education. We care more about whether you can think, research, learn quickly and produce high-quality work.

Additional experience that would be valuable

• Academic background in finance, economics, technology, business or a related field.
• Previous research experience through university, internships or work.
• Familiarity with financial services, fintech or emerging technologies.
• Experience creating presentations, reports, workshops or educational content.
• Experience with AI research and productivity tools.

WHY JOIN CFTE

This is not a role where you simply observe or complete isolated tasks.

You will contribute to real programmes and projects used by professionals and organisations around the world.You will have the opportunity to:

• Develop strong AI-enabled research and analytical skills.
• Learn how complex ideas are turned into professional learning experiences.
• Work closely with industry experts and experienced practitioners. Gain exposure to leading financial institutions and organisations.
• Take meaningful ownership early in your career. Build expertise at the intersection of education, finance and emerging technology.

For someone ambitious, curious and serious about learning quickly, this is an opportunity to build a strong foundation for a high-impact career.

Applicants must already have the unrestricted right to work in the UK.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

London, office-based 5 days a week