Research Associate, LP

PEI Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Gym on site

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Volunteer days

Job summary

PEI Group in London is seeking a Research Associate to join a growing global team dedicated to tracking capital flows in private markets.

You will build and maintain written and data-driven profiles of fund managers, investors and service providers, using online sources and PEI databases, and conduct interviews with senior executives to feed our analytics. A detail-oriented, communication-focused candidate with Excel skills is ideal.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel and data management skills.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• First-rate organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data-driven profiles of fund managers and investors.
• Use online sources to keep PEI's databases up to date.
• Telephone interviews with senior executives at fund managers and investors.
• Translate conversations into accurate data entries for PEI's databases.
• Develop data analysis and presentation skills in Excel (charts/graphs).
• Collaborate with colleagues to survey market participants and publish results.

Skills

Research skills

Self-motivation

Verbal communication

Written English

Attention to detail

Time management

Multitasking

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

About The Role

We at PEI Group are looking for Research Associates to join our welcoming, diverse and growing team in London. The successful research associate will be a part of a global team, responsible for the research and maintenance of online intelligence services that track the flow of capital between investors and fund managers active in the alternative asset classes.

The role demands first-rate organisational skills, excellent verbal and written communication, strong excel and data management skills and an analytical mind. The ability to focus and a keen eye for detail are essential to ensure that we maintain accuracy and a high quality of output. The research associate also needs to be comfortable with processes and must be thorough in their work.

The role would suit individuals with;

• Highly developed research skills,
• High levels of self-motivation,
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• The ability or willingness to learn the dynamics of the industry to have informed conversations with its players.
• Experience within a research role is useful, but not necessary.
• Attention to detail and patience so that work is completed on time and to the required standard.
• Multitasking and strong time management skills are also essential.
• Excellent spoken and written English skills and be degree educated.
• Excellent research skills.
• Be inquisitive and have a proactive, methodological and enthusiastic approach to work.
• A working knowledge of and interest in financial services would be an advantage. The potential to grasp the dynamics of the private markets industry is also required. The ability to work on one’s own initiative whilst maintaining close and effective relationships within a team is needed.

This role would suit recent graduates, individuals looking for a step up onto the career ladder or someone looking for a career change.

About You

The Research Associate is primarily engaged in the following activities:

Research

• Building and maintaining written and data-driven company profiles of fund managers, investors and service providers in private markets for publication in our online products.
• Using online sources, including company websites, regulatory filings and news sources to maintain up-to-date and accurate data and intelligence in PEI's proprietary databases.
• Telephone interviews with senior executives at fund management firms, institutional investors and service providers to identify their future plans.
• Translation of these phone conversations into the accurate input of data and intelligence into PEI's databases.
• Data & Analysis.
• Becoming an expert in how best to collect and present data in excel, chart and graph form.
• Working as a team to survey market participants and analysing the results for publication across PEI’s editorial titles.

Knowledge:

• Maintaining an excellent knowledge of alternative assets through reading multiple intelligence sources to spot trends and contribute ideas for analysis.
• The balance of the above tasks, along with other duties, will vary.
• The role demands first-rate organisational skills, excellent verbal and written communication, strong excel and data management skills and an analytical mind. The ability to focus and a keen eye for detail are essential to ensure that we maintain accuracy and a high quality of output. The research associate also needs to be comfortable with processes and must be thorough in his/her work.

Key relationships:

• The Research Associate will work with a team of research associates within the local office and will be expected to build relationships with colleagues in other offices. The Research Associate will also need to build relationships with editorial, sales, event and marketing staff members where necessary.
• The Research Associate is responsible for building relationships with senior contacts in the industry through telephone and e-mail correspondence and occasional face-to-face meetings.

Key success measures:

• Meeting agreed deadlines.
• Meeting agreed targets of numbers of institutions researched and updated.
• Accuracy of data researched.
• Maintenance of an enthusiastic and positive attitude towards work.

Benefits UK

• 25 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional leave for long service and a gifted Christmas break
• 10 days rolling sick leave
• Holiday flex option to buy or sell up to 3 days of leave
• Employee incentive reward program (EIRP) tied to future exit events (PERM ONLY)
• 4 paid volunteer days per year
• On site 24/7 gym with classes and full facilities
• Life insurance (4x basic salary) and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Private medical insurance (post-probation), annual eye tests and DSE eyewear allowance
• Pension scheme with 4.5% matched contributions and enhanced matching over time
• Cycle to work scheme, interest-free travel loan and employee referral bonus

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About Us

PEI Group is the leading global provider of business intelligence, data, analytics, and events for private markets professionals.

Through meticulously sourced data, deep analytical expertise, and a trusted journalistic heritage, PEI delivers vital intelligence to sharpen the decision-making of more than 30,000 investors, asset managers, and service providers.

With over two decades of strong growth, PEI operates across ten asset classes including private equity, private credit, private real estate, and private infrastructure, through our portfolio of premium research platforms, membership networks, and global events.

Our 500-strong team operating from six offices, equips private market professionals with the relationships, opportunities, and critical market insights they need to navigate evolving markets and achieve stronger investment outcomes.

At PEI we value diverse talent and welcome applications from everyone – regardless of background.

We are an equ al opportunity employer and our inclusive culture at PEI is reflected in every stage of the recruitment journey.

Please inform us at initial stages of the recruitment process if you require any reasonable adjustments and we can accommodate this.

PEI Group supports flexible working arrangements, and we welcome career returners.