Senior Research Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial research firm in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced researcher to lead global banking market analysis. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in financial analysis or high-quality business journalism, with strong analytical skills and deep understanding of the banking ecosystem. This role offers hybrid working in a high-performance team focused on growth and impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in financial analysis, consultancy, or high-quality business journalism.
• Deep understanding of the global banking ecosystem.
• Exceptional analytical and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading global banking market research using primary and secondary sources.
• Producing rankings, benchmarking tools, and award-based research products.
• Interviewing senior banking executives for original analysis.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Research strategy

Job description

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Travel: Occasional global travel for in-person interviews and conferences

Compensation: Reflecting seniority and scope, with strong base + performance-linked bonus

Drive global insight in a role that blends deep research with high-level access.

Join a globally respected provider of banking intelligence — currently investing in growth, evolving its strategy, and expanding its analytical research function.

What’s on offer

• Access to C-suite leaders and global financial institutions
• Intellectual autonomy to lead research strategy, not editorial opinion
• Influence industry perception through respected benchmarking and rankings
• Hybrid working in a collaborative, high-performance team
• A business on a growth trajectory — reshaping how financial research is delivered

Why this business

This organisation is widely known in the financial services world for its impact, reach, and heritage. Now part of a high-growth intelligence group, it is moving away from traditional editorial journalism — instead sharpening its focus on primary research and market analysis that banking institutions use to drive strategy, attract investment, and win clients.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading global banking market research using both primary and secondary sources
• Producing rankings, benchmarking tools, and award-based research products
• Interviewing senior banking executives to inform original analysis
• Shaping insight-led content that drives decision-making across financial services
• Maintaining high engagement with institutional stakeholders

What you’ll bring

• 5+ years’ experience in financial analysis, consultancy, or high-quality business journalism
• Deep understanding of the global banking ecosystem
• Exceptional analytical and research skills — not just editorial flair
• Strong interviewing and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Experience with benchmarking or performance analysis in financial services

Who this suits

You’re a commercially minded researcher who thrives on autonomy, values strategic visibility, and wants your work to shape industry standards. You’re ready to move away from editorial-style content and into analysis that drives action at the highest levels.

Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.