Do you want to tackle the biggest questions in finance with near infinite compute power at your fingertips?
G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology firm, with offices in London and Dallas. We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture their talent in a dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating culture where world-beating ideas are cultivated and rewarded.
This is a hybrid role based in our new Soho Place office – opened in 2023 - in the heart of Central London and home to our Research Lab.
The roleThis position is based within the Data Analytics team, part of the wider Strategy and Insights function, which is collectively responsible for providing timely insights on business health and for the development and delivery of G-Research's strategy.
Data is at the heart of our business and we see the ability to embed data-driven insight into the fabric of daily management as a core driver of competitive advantage for the firm.
As an Insight Analyst, you will be at the forefront of data-driven decision making across a business operating at the cutting edge of technology, working closely with senior leadership to structure, analyse and drive outcomes for complex and strategic problems.
Key responsibilities of the role include:Leading and delivering projects to improve business performance and decision making, using a variety of analytical and modelling techniques
Supporting the smooth running and augmentation of business operations through the provision of insight on metrics that matter
Working with senior leadership to identify key hypotheses and assumptions, quantifying and challenging throughout
- Building strong relationships across the business, proactively seeking the context needed to frame and solve the right problems
Visualising and communicating insights in a way which resonates with both technical and non-technical audiences
Providing technical oversight and advice on modelling and simulation projects, mentoring other members of the team
- Building, deploying and operating products to deliver trusted insight
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
- Practical experience in a business analytics setting, with demonstrable experience owning and delivering end-to-end analytics projects from data extraction to outputs that create business impact
- Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage C-Suite stakeholders
- An innovative, adaptable mind-set and a desire to continuously improve every aspect of how we work and a willingness to evangelise best practice and mentor colleagues
- Ability to dissect ambiguous problems, identify key drivers and determine the appropriate analytical techniques, underpinned by the ability to apply statistical methods to analysis
- Experience of modelling and simulation, such as discrete events, systems dynamics and optimisation, is highly preferential
- Strong systems thinking with a focus on quality and trust — understanding how the component pieces fit together
- An understanding of AI-enabled development, with sound judgement on when and why to apply these tools
- Strong technical capability, with experience in SQL and Python highly beneficial (other coding skills advantageous)
- Experience creating compelling visualisations, whether through tools such as Tableau or Power BI, or via front-end UX development
Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus
Lunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar
30 days’ annual leave
9% company pension contributions
Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance
Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance
Cycle-to-work scheme
Monthly company events
G-Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas-driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions.
We want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know in the relevant section
Skills Required
- Practical experience in a business analytics setting
- Experience owning and delivering end-to-end analytics projects
- Experience of modelling and simulation (discrete events, systems dynamics, optimisation)
- Minimum 2.1 degree or equivalent
- Strong communication and facilitation skills, ability to engage C-Suite stakeholders
- Ability to dissect ambiguous problems and determine appropriate analytical techniques
- High proficiency creating end-to-end reporting solutions including data extraction, cleaning, analysis and report building
- Good understanding of statistics and ability to apply statistical methods
- Willingness to evangelise best practice and mentor colleagues
- Innovative mindset with desire to continuously improve ways of working
- Experience with SQL, Python, Tableau or similar
What We Do
G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology firm, with offices in London and Dallas. We hire the brightest minds in the world to tackle some of the biggest questions in finance. We pair this expertise with machine learning, big data, and some of the most advanced technology available to predict movements in financial markets. We take pride in our dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating culture where world-beating ideas are prized and rewarded. We employ some of the best people in their field and are keen to nurture their talent in a supportive working environment.
