Junior Analyst

Junior AnalystJob detailsSector PodEVIDENT INSIGHTS LTDFull-time### **Introduction**Evident is an intelligence platform that benchmarks and tracks AI adoption across the financial services sector. Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of AI across the sector by creating the most complete, unbiased and transparent public benchmarks of AI capability.Since the launch of our flagship product in January 2023, the Evident AI Index has rapidly become the global standard benchmark for AI maturity in banking.**Why join us:*** We are index experts. Our Co-Founders Alexandra Mousavizadeh and Annabel Ayles have more than 30 years of experience building complex indices that drive positive change in the world* We are building a cutting edge research team that uses the latest techniques in machine learning to build faster and better data collection and analysis tools* We’ve been backed by some of the world’s leading tech investors, including the backers of Revolut and the tech commentator Scott Galloway* We’re working with some of the world’s largest banks, helping them shape their AI strategies impacting millions of customersIf you are interested in advancing your career at a fast-growing, innovative and impact-driven company, you can read about Our Values and Our Commitment to Responsible AI. Our commitments to diversity and inclusion are set out at the end of this job description.### **The Role**Evident is hiring Junior Analysts to enter into our Graduate Program. This comprises a full-time, permanent position at Evident commencing of an initial career accelerator phase where you’ll gain exposure to a variety of work, usually across our major teams. After the initial phase ends, you’ll be assigned to a dedicated team, based on your skillset and interests.This Program offers outstanding graduates the opportunity to begin their career in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. During the initial phase, you’ll quickly build core business competencies and accelerate your professional growth, followed by the opportunity to build deep domain expertise.Over time, you’ll develop a keen awareness of how AI informs business strategy at the world’s largest financial institutions. You’ll also contribute to the analytics and insights that fuel our research and strategic guidance for clients, and – once the rotational phase completes – you’ll enjoy working on projects of greater complexity, making an even greater business impact.**Details of work streams:*** **Index Research:** Conducting crucial desktop research for the Evident AI Index, generate cutting-edge insights for our clients in the financial services industry and supporting our content generation and research work.* **Client Services:** Honing the ability to convert data into actionable insights which influence decisions taken by senior AI leaders at the largest financial institutions across the globe.* **Intelligence:** Tracking and analysing numerous data sources, deriving practical insights and assimilating these into compelling reports and market updates watched by over 15,000 of our own subscribers, including AI thought leaders.**Core Skills:*** 2025 graduate **or** 0-2 years experience working in research, policy and/or consulting* Experience with desktop / qualitative research* Quantitative and qualitative analysis skills* Proactive, with an eagerness to take on ownership without being asked* Strong attention to detail* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* An interest in technology, digitalisation and/or AI (either professional or personal).* Experience in research design – asking insightful questions, formulating hypotheses and conducting rigorous research (e.g. academic research, think tank research, strategy consulting, equity research).**Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK without visa sponsorship**### **Nice to have*** Previous experience with desktop research within AI or Financial Services* Experience using analytics software such as Google Sheets, Tableau or other BI tools* Experience working on long-term research projects* Experience writing content or insights on AI or Financial ServicesIf you do not fulfil all requirements in the job description, we encourage you to submit your application nonetheless.### **Benefits*** Share options: we offer all employees share options over a 4 year vesting period* Holidays: 28 days of holiday + public bank holidays* Flexible working: 3-4 days per week in our Central London office, 1-2 days remote* Learning & development budget: £1000/year* Pension* Private health insurance### **Our commitments to diversity and inclusion*** Evident is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating all forms of discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.* During our recruitment process, you will not be discriminated against for any of the following reasons: race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), age, disability, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you need us to make certain changes (known as reasonable adjustments) to make sure you are not disadvantaged during the recruitment process, you should contact us as soon as possible.* We strive to create a working environment free of bullying, harassment, victimisation and discrimination, promote dignity and respect for all, and value and recognise individual differences and the contributions of all staff.#J-18808-Ljbffr…