Job Description

About the Role

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.

Requirements

What You'll Do

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

Who You Are

We're looking for a driven, detail-oriented professional who:

Has

1-3 years of experience

in equity research, management consulting, market research, or a related field Has direct experience or a strong interest in

primary research methodologies

(surveys and expert interviews) Brings

excellent communication

skills, both written and verbal Is comfortable

working with senior stakeholders

and clients in a high-expectation environment Can

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

Benefits

? What You'll Get

We're looking for a driven, detail-oriented professional who:

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