Careers

RESEARCH EXECUTIVE

Reporting to: Head of Quant
Location: UK-based (global project coverage)
Industry focus: Asset Management, Investments, Insurance, and broader Financial Services 

Overview of the Role 

As a Research Executive reporting to the Head of Quant, you will play an integral role in supporting the delivery of a wide range of bespoke and syndicated B2C and B2B market research projects. Working closely with colleagues across the business, you will gain hands-on experience across both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Over time, you will be expected to manage elements of projects independently and provide support to senior team members.

Key Responsibilities 

The ideal candidate will have an interest in both quantitative and qualitative research and responsibilities may include: 

• Providing general day-to-day support across the research teams 

• Shadowing team members across departments to gain a full understanding of RiF’s operations 

• Scripting surveys using Qualtrics, learning how to phrase and structure questions to achieve clear, actionable outcomes 

• Conducting depth interviews by telephone and face-to-face 

• Managing and reporting from online research communities 

• Supporting the analysis, interpretation, and reporting of findings to ensure outputs reflect clients’ business objectives 

• Helping ensure smooth day-to-day client communication throughout each project
  

What We’re Looking For 

The successful candidate will ideally:

• Be passionate about delivering high-quality work 

• Demonstrate a positive, proactive, ‘can-do’ attitude 

• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team 

• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills 

• Be highly organised with strong time management abilities 

• Show strong attention to detail and accuracy 

• Present themselves professionally and confidently 

• Display commitment, reliability, and a structured approach to workload management 

A proactive team player, you’ll thrive in an environment offering significant opportunity to develop your quantitative and qualitative research skills, build client-facing experience, and deepen your understanding of the financial services industry. You should be comfortable working calmly under pressure and managing multiple priorities when required. 

Skills & Competencies 

The successful candidate will also: 

• Have solid intermediate skills in Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint 

• Be numerate and comfortable working with data 

• Have a good understanding of social media platforms 

• Demonstrate an aptitude for learning new technologies and systems 

• Hold a genuine interest in financial services 

• Be able to follow instruction and recognise when to seek clarification or guidance

Education & Experience 

• No prior financial services experience is required, although an interest in the sector is essential 

• Degree-level education; degrees involving marketing, research, psychology, economics, or finance are an advantage 

• Previous market research experience – such as an internship, placement year, or summer role – is beneficial but not essential 

WORKING AT RESEARCH IN FINANCE 

Research in Finance is a market leading global consultancy, research and publishing business that is about implementing change and making a difference. We work with some of the largest, most influential, and important asset management and insurance companies in the world.  

Since the economic crisis of 2007 it is clear that the role of the financial services sector has become a critical part of all of our lives. The prosperity, health and future of a nation and its people are inextricably linked to the role these companies play in the world economy. Arguably the financial services sector has the greatest ability to direct change for good. Having control of huge amounts of money can drive investment into emerging economies to help develop nations, support the implementation of green energy to prevent further climate change or force companies to act responsibly by withholding funds.  

RiF was created more than 12 years ago and has an amazing team of 30 staff currently and an expanding set of more than 60 loyal clients, many of whom we’ve worked with since our launch, who rely and trust the insights we produce to make important strategic decisions about their businesses. We are much more than just a global consultancy and research agency as we also manage high value panels of global professional and private investors. This means we have unique access to some very “hard to reach” study participants. Our market and client requirements are changing all the time, often in response to changes in regulation, and as a result we have created a fast-moving and responsive team, and where possible, a tech driven response, in order to ensure we continue to be top of mind for our clients and all of their research needs. 

Our company culture is about delivering exceptional products that delight and inspire our clients.  

We don’t adhere to dated corporate practices of tiered management structures and inflexible working hours. Each employee has a “voice” in the company and an integral part of the direction of the business. We also, like to give everyone the space, time and support to deliver outstanding work as we understand that the work we do requires space and time to think! 

We offer a range of benefits including:  

• Pension scheme with 4% contribution by employer 

• Flexible working arrangement as agreed with Chief Operating Officer. Expectation is currently to be in the office full time during training period and minimum two times per week thereafter, in addition to ad hoc client requests for face-to-face meetings 

• Ongoing external and internal training where appropriate  

• One day corporate volunteering to give back to the community 

• 25 days’ holiday (excluding bank holidays) 

• High-end central London office with showers, bike racks, 24-hour access, free quality teas and coffee 

• Company laptop, and budget for home office development 

• Bike to work scheme 
• Christmas and summer party 

The successful candidate must have the legal right to work in the UK. This position is based in the UK and is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

To apply for this position, please submit a brief introduction about yourself, detailing why you are interested in being considered for the role, along with your CV, to charliezander@researchinfinance.co.uk.  Please clearly state the role you are applying for in the subject line or body of your email.