Graduate Equity Research Analyst - 6-Month Programme

🧭 About the Programme

Woozle Research is offering a 6-month paid graduate programme for future investment researchers looking to fast-track their careers.

You’ll rotate across our two core research teams:

Custom Insights Team – Design bespoke B2B and B2C surveys, conduct expert interviews, and build actionable insights.

Expert Connections Team – Organize and moderate 1:1 calls and expert panels to support live client mandates.

You’ll gain hands-on exposure to multiple methodologies, sectors, and client types including hedge funds, private equity, and consulting firms.

This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from senior investment professionals, contribute to live projects, and build a network in the investment world.

Requirements

💼 What You’ll Do

As a Graduate Analyst, you’ll be trained and supported to:

Design and refine targeted surveys and expert interview guides based on real investor questions

Conduct and moderate expert calls with subject-matter specialists across industries

Help analyse B2B and B2C survey data to extract patterns, red flags, and investment signals

Summarise key takeaways from expert calls and surveys into clear, actionable insight

Assist in building short, punchy investment briefs used by hedge funds and private equity teams

Collaborate closely with senior analysts to support live client research mandates

Join internal research huddles to discuss trends, risks, and new areas of interest

Receive structured mentorship, performance feedback, and ongoing learning support

🙌 Who You Are

This programme is designed for ambitious graduates ready to hit the ground running. You’ll likely:

Be a final-year student or recent graduate (any subject welcome)

Have strong communication and analytical skills

Be intellectually curious and commercially aware

Work well in a fast-paced, feedback-rich environment

Enjoy speaking to people and extracting insights

Thrive in a meritocratic, entrepreneurial culture

Be excited about learning how investment decisions are made

Benefits

✨ What You’ll Get

💰 £26,000 pro-rata salary + performance-based annual bonuses

💎 Monthly & ad-hoc micro-bonuses to recognise standout contributions

🩺 Full medical, dental, and vision insurance

🧑‍💻 Flexible hybrid working – 3 days from home, 2 in our Glasgow HQ

📚 Study support for qualifications like the CFA, plus learning stipends

🚀 A clear path to a full-time offer and long-term equity research career

🎓 Access to world-class training, live mentorship, and structured feedback

🧠 Real exposure to global hedge funds, PE, and consulting firms

🔍 Work on meaningful projects from day one — your insight matters

💬 Culture of radical transparency, meritocracy, and continuous learning

⭐ Peer recognition programmes and regular team shout-outs

☕️ Team socials, networking events, and funded outings