Research Analyst jobs in United Kingdom

VWA is recruiting for a highly entrepreneurial, successful and reputable investment fund; based in Mayfair, this is a firm with global reach and a strong presence. Our client is now seeking to add to the London-based Research team, to take on a highly stimulating Research Analyst opportunity.

Applicants must be fluent in English and Japanese (required).

Kindly note that this opportunity is not a fast-track to an Investment Professional role.

This Research Analyst position will sit under a Director and work in a small team; the role will offer much interaction internally and with contacts externally across the globe. The research-focused tasks will be broad and include:

• Receiving a multitude of different research tasks in relation to market areas, politics and geographical locations.
• Juggling concurrent research projects with the ability to prioritise and work to sometimes tight deadlines.
• Internal communications with stakeholders across different business areas.
• External communications with consultants, experts, research providers and managing these relationships.
• Other duties as required.

• Fluent English and Japanese.
• Applicants will ideally be degree-educated from a top university (or equivalent qualifications).
• Several years’ experience in business consulting research, financial journalism, or another financial services company with demonstrable skills, and a keen interest, in research.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative skills when handling data.
• Curiosity and adaptability to take on breadth of research tasks.
• Relationship management skills.
• Resilience and creativity.
• Managing workload effectively during periods of intensity.
• A keen interest and demonstrable understanding of financial markets.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel.

• A unique opportunity to join a prestigious company and work within a friendly, high-achieving and supportive group of individuals.

• Core hours for the role are 9am – 6pm and will require flexibility to work towards tight deadlines which may fall outside of core hours.
• Salary will be based on experience plus a discretionary bonus and excellent company benefits.
• Hybrid working (Tuesdays and Wednesdays required to be office-based).

If you are experienced in research and want to work with a close-knit team where you can add value from day one, please apply today!