Research Analyst

Victoria Wall Associates

  • London
  • £50,000-60,000 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 30 days ago
Research Analyst - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
International Investment Fund
Permanent
Mayfair
£50K - £60K depending on previous experience
2-JresFTC/MKThe Client: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 seeking a curious and, engaging individual with a strong set of qualitative and quantitative research skills to join the London-based Research team on a 12 month fixed term contract.Kindly note that this opportunity is not a fast-track to an Investment Professional role.The Research Analyst Role:This Research Analyst position will sit under the Global Head of Research, and offer much interaction internally and with contacts externally in London and global locations. 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.
Application Requirements:
  • Applicants will ideally be of degree-calibre from a top university
  • 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
  • Additional European languages - ideal not essential
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel
This is a unique contract opportunity to join a prestigious company and work within a friendly, high-achieving and supportive group of individuals. The role could suit someone with several years' experience in business consulting research, financial journalism, or another financial services company.Details:
  • Core hours for the role are 9am - 6pm and will require some flexibility to work beyond these hours as and when required
  • Salary will be based on experience up to £60K plus a discretionary bonus and excellent company benefits
  • Hybrid working (Tuesdays ,Wednesdays and Thursdays required to be office-based)
  • Fixed Term 12 Month Contract
If you have some existing research experience and want to work with a close-knit team where you can add value from day one, please apply today!

Victoria Wall Associates