🧭 About the programme
Woozle Research is offering a 6-month paid graduate programme for future investment researchers looking to fast-track their careers. This position offers the opportunity to transition into a full-time role upon successful completion of the programme, depending upon performance.
The Woozle Research Expert Connections Team (ECT) supports a diverse client base, including hedge funds, private equity firms, venture capital firms, consulting practices, and professional services organizations.
On the Expert Connections Team, you will:
* Be responsible for supporting client projects, including finding and onboarding experts for research projects across a range of industries and sectors.
You’ll gain hands-on exposure to multiple methodologies, sectors, and client types including hedge funds, private equity, and consulting firms.
This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from senior investment professionals, contribute to live projects, and build a network in the investment world.
Requirements
💼 What You’ll Do
As a Graduate Analyst, your responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
* Reach out to prospective experts and deliver compelling pitches using our communication and recruitment strategies in a fast-paced, competitive environment
* Bring strong self-confidence and a drive to consistently hit targets.
* Collaborate with Woozle Senior Analysts serving clients to fulfill urgent, time-sensitive recruiting requests
* Demonstrate outstanding business communication and talent-acquisition skills
* Help to build and leverage Woozle’s network to identify and attract world-class experts across diverse sectors
🙌 Who You Are
This programme is designed for ambitious graduates ready to hit the ground running. You’ll likely:
* Be a recent graduate (any subject welcome)
* Be intellectually curious and commercially aware
* Enjoy speaking to people and extracting insights
* Confidence in making outbound cold calls when needed and various other outreach methods
* Experience gained in a role where you have had outreach experience would be beneficial
* Successful track record managing multiple, simultaneous complex tasks and working in team environments, either during education or within a professional environment
* Thrive in a meritocratic, entrepreneurial culture
* Be excited about learning how investment decisions are made
* Ability to professionally manage resistance and consistently close recruits.
* Full business proficiency in English; another modern European language would be a bonus.
Career Progression
After achieving specific quantitative and qualitative goals (conversion of recruits, consistent quality delivery), Graduate Analysts typically progress onto a client-facing Analyst role. This depends on business need and individual performance.
Benefits
✨ What You’ll Get
* 💰 £26,000 pro-rata salary + performance-based annual bonuses + strong commission structure
* 💎 Monthly & ad-hoc micro-bonuses to recognise standout contributions
* 🩺 Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
* 🧑💻 Flexible hybrid working – 3 days from home, 2 in our Glasgow office
* 📚 Study support for qualifications like the CFA, plus learning stipends
* 🚀 A clear path to a full-time offer and long-term Analyst career
* 🎓 Access to world-class training, live mentorship, and structured feedback
* 🧠 Real exposure to global hedge funds, PE, and consulting firms
* 🔍 Work on meaningful projects from day one — your insight matters
* 💬 Culture of radical transparency, meritocracy, and continuous learning
* ⭐ Peer recognition programmes and regular team shout-outs
* ☕️ Team socials, networking events, and funded outings