Associate Director, Equity Research

🧭 About the Role

Woozle Research is seeking anAssociate Directorto join our growing team in either ourGlasgow 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 teamof 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 contactfor 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 processesto ensure operational excellence and efficiency across all projects

• Collaborate with senior leadershipto 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:

• Has3+ years of experience in equity research, management consulting, market research, or a related field

• Demonstratesproven team managementand mentoring capabilities

• Bringsexcellent organisational skillsand a track record of delivering high-quality client deliverables

• Hasexperience in daily communication with clients, including handling new business discussions and ongoing project updates

• Thrives in a fast-paced, feedback-driven,entrepreneurial culture

• Is comfortablebalancing multiple prioritieswhile ensuring rigorous standards of excellence

• Enjoys building andstrengthening 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
• 💎 Annualperformance-based bonusesrecognising exceptional impact
• 🩺 Comprehensivemedical, dental, and visioninsurance
• 🧑💻 Flexiblehybrid workingarrangements in Glasgow or London
• 📚Study supportfor further professional qualifications and learning stipends
• 🧠Exposureto global hedge funds, PE firms, and consulting clients
• 🚀Clear progressionpath into senior leadership roles
• ⭐Peer recognitionprogrammes and regular company-wide shout-outs
• 💬Cultureof radical transparency, meritocracy, and continuous learning
• ☕️Team socials, networking events, and funded outings