Associate, Equity Research

🧭 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. 

💼 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 

✨ 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