Equity Research Associate

About the Company

Woozle Research is hiring an Equity Research Associate to join our Custom Insights Team in our Glasgow and London offices. This is a full-time opportunity for high-potential talent who want to deepen their exposure to primary research and drive investment decision-making for top hedge funds and private equity firms. You’ll be at the forefront of designing bespoke research, moderating expert calls, extracting market-moving insights, and collaborating directly with clients. If you thrive in a fast-paced, meritocratic environment, and you’re passionate about transforming raw data into actionable intelligence, this role is for you.

About the Role

As an Equity Research Associate, you’ll:

• Lead primary research projects, managing timelines and deliverables with a team of analysts
• Coordinate sample creation of expert participants to ensure high-quality data collection
• Guide and mentor equity research analysts on project execution and deliverable preparation
• Communicate day-to-day with clients, providing progress updates and sharing interim insights
• 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
• 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 insights
• Build concise 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 emerging trends, risks, and areas of interest

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in equity research, management consulting, market research, or a related field
• Direct experience or a strong interest in primary research methodologies (surveys and expert interviews)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and clients in a high-expectation environment
• Ability to balance multiple workstreams and priorities autonomously
• Enjoys analysing data to uncover patterns and investment-relevant insights
• Thrives in a collaborative, feedback-rich, and entrepreneurial culture

Pay range and compensation package

• £38,000–£43,000 salary, depending on location and experience
• Performance-based annual bonuses recognising outstanding contribution
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible hybrid working (Glasgow or London office)
• Study support for qualifications like the CFA, plus dedicated learning stipends
• Exposure to top-tier hedge funds, private equity firms, and institutional investors
• Clear progression path to Senior Associate and beyond
• Peer recognition programmes and regular team shout-outs
• Culture of radical transparency, meritocracy, and continuous development
• Team socials, networking events, and funded outings