This is a senior leadership position for experienced professionals who want to shape high-quality primary research used by the world's top hedge funds, private equity firms, and consultancies.
You'll be responsible for leading a team of Analysts and Associates, ensuring deliverables exceed client expectations, and cultivating long-term partnerships with investors and decision-makers.
If you are passionate about guiding teams, building client relationships, and delivering market-moving insight, this opportunity is designed for you.
Requirements
What You'll Do
As an Associate Director, you will:
Manage and mentor a team
of Equity Research Analysts and Associates to deliver exceptional research outputs
Oversee end-to-end project delivery
, ensuring all work meets the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and relevance
Act as the primary point of contact
for new and existing clients, providing daily updates and insight
Drive client satisfaction and retention
, addressing needs proactively and identifying new areas to add value
Develop and refine processes
to ensure operational excellence and efficiency across all projects
Collaborate with senior leadership
to define research priorities, resource allocation, and team development
Train and coach team members
, fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement
Who You Are
We're looking for a confident, commercially-minded leader who:
Has
3+ years of experience in equity research
, management consulting, market research, or a related field
Demonstrates
proven team management
and mentoring capabilities
Brings
excellent organisational skills
and a track record of delivering high-quality client deliverables
Has
experience in daily communication with clients
, including handling new business discussions and ongoing project updates
Thrives in a fast-paced, feedback-driven,
entrepreneurial culture
Is comfortable
balancing multiple priorities
while ensuring rigorous standards of excellence
Enjoys building and
strengthening long-term client relationships
Benefits
? What You'll Get
We're looking for a driven, detail-oriented professional who:
50,000-55,000 salary
, depending on location and experience
Annual
performance-based bonuses
recognising exceptional impact
Comprehensive
medical, dental, and vision
insurance
? Flexible
hybrid working
arrangements in Glasgow or London
Study support
for further professional qualifications and learning stipends
Exposure
to global hedge funds, PE firms, and consulting clients
Clear progression
path into senior leadership roles
+
Peer recognition
programmes and regular company-wide shout-outs
Culture
of radical transparency, meritocracy, and continuous learning
* + ?
Team socials
, networking events, and funded outings
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