Woozle Research

About the Role 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. 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 Who You Are 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 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

A leading research firm is seeking an Associate Director for its Glasgow or London office. The role focuses on managing and mentoring a team of Analysts while ensuring exceptional research outputs for clients including hedge funds and private equity firms. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in equity research or related fields, proven leadership skills, and strong communication abilities. The position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and flexible working arrangements.