Lead and mentor an equity research team, oversee end-to-end project delivery, manage client relationships, drive client satisfaction and retention, refine processes for operational excellence, and collaborate with senior leadership on research priorities and resource allocation.
🧭 About the Role
Requirements💼 What You’ll Do
Benefits✨ What You’ll Get
Woozle Research is seeking an Associate Director to join our growing team in either our Glasgow or London office.
This is a senior leadership position for experienced professionals who want to shape high-quality primary research used by the world’s top hedge funds, private equity firms, and consultancies.
You’ll be responsible for leading a team of Analysts and Associates, ensuring deliverables exceed client expectations, and cultivating long-term partnerships with investors and decision-makers.
If you are passionate about guiding teams, building client relationships, and delivering market-moving insight, this opportunity is designed for you.
Requirements💼 What You’ll Do
As an Associate Director, you will:
- Manage and mentor a team of Equity Research Analysts and Associates to deliver exceptional research outputs
- Oversee end-to-end project delivery, ensuring all work meets the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and relevance
- Act as the primary point of contact for new and existing clients, providing daily updates and insight
- Drive client satisfaction and retention, addressing needs proactively and identifying new areas to add value
- Develop and refine processes to ensure operational excellence and efficiency across all projects
- Collaborate with senior leadership to define research priorities, resource allocation, and team development
- Train and coach team members, fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement
We’re looking for a confident, commercially-minded leader who:
- Has 3+ years of experience in equity research, management consulting, market research, or a related field
- Demonstrates proven team management and mentoring capabilities
- Brings excellent organisational skills and a track record of delivering high-quality client deliverables
- Has experience in daily communication with clients, including handling new business discussions and ongoing project updates
- Thrives in a fast-paced, feedback-driven, entrepreneurial culture
- Is comfortable balancing multiple priorities while ensuring rigorous standards of excellence
- Enjoys building and strengthening long-term client relationships
Benefits✨ What You’ll Get
We’re looking for a driven, detail-oriented professional who:
- 💰 £40,000–£55,000 salary, depending on location and experience
- 💎 Annual performance-based bonuses recognising exceptional impact
- 🩺 Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 🧑💻 Flexible hybrid working arrangements in Glasgow or London
- 📚 Study support for further professional qualifications and learning stipends
- 🧠 Exposure to global hedge funds, PE firms, and consulting clients
- 🚀 Clear progression path into senior leadership roles
- ⭐ Peer recognition programmes and regular company-wide shout-outs
- 💬 Culture of radical transparency, meritocracy, and continuous learning
- ☕️ Team socials, networking events, and funded outings
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