Research Scientist jobs in United Kingdom

Deliver sharp insight into global banking – and build your name doing it.

Join a globally respected provider of financial research, where your analysis informs high-level decisions across banking and capital markets. This is a visible, writing-led role with room to develop specialism, voice, and influence.

What’s On Offer

• Join a specialist team of analysts with global reach
• Blend research rigour with journalistic access – interview senior execs and shape the story
• Work closely with colleagues in Hong Kong and the UK
• Gain exposure across capital markets, regulation, corporate banking and more
• Flexibility: hybrid working (2 days in office) with strong learning culture

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conduct interviews with key players across Asia’s banking landscape
• Research, write and publish long-form analysis on core trends, risks, and innovation
• Build trusted relationships with market leaders, regulators and institutions
• Work closely with senior editors and researchers to refine output
• Support the growth and depth of coverage across APAC

What You’ll Bring

• 4–5 years' experience in research, journalism or financial analysis
• Strong understanding of banking, finance, and capital markets
• Demonstrated long-form writing and editorial skills
• Interviewing experience – able to engage senior professionals
• Strong-level written and Spoken English

Who This Suits

You're a commercially minded writer or researcher with a head for finance and a journalist’s curiosity. You thrive on speaking to market leaders, uncovering what matters, and turning complexity into clarity.

Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.