Research Analyst

The role

Key responsibilities

• Research alternative data providers and datasets in depth.
• Write reports on alternative datasets and industry trends.
• Share findings with data buyers through reports and research calls.
• Engage with data buyers and sellers, primarily through calls and emails.
• Build industry relationships and gather intelligence.
• Apply independent thought and critical thinking.

What you’ll bring

• Enthusiasm for data and its impact across industries, particularly finance.
• Strong written and communication skills, relationship-building interest and an inquisitive mindset.
• Eagerness to become an alternative data expert and discover emerging datasets.
• Investment management or alternative data market knowledge is a plus, not a necessity.
• Advanced data science knowledge or experience is not required; this is not a data science role.

Benefits and perks

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with an extra day per service year up to 30 days; one paid volunteering day and two paid study days annually.
• Hybrid and flexible working, including up to 10 working days per year from a location of choice.
• Private medical insurance, enhanced family leave policies, enhanced pension, and a £1,000 employee referral bonus per successful hire.

Location and working arrangements

• The role is based in London (Moorgate).
• Hybrid and flexible working are offered.

Recruitment process