Research Assistant (London) - Industrial Placement Year

Capital Economics is one of the world’s leading independent economic research companies. We provide country and regional research on most of the major developed and emerging economies. We also provide overview services covering the global economy and financial markets, and have dedicated services providing research on commodities, the property sector, and climate change.

We have gained an enviable reputation for original and insightful research, building up a wide and distinguished client base. We produce publications for worldwide distribution and offer support to clients in their respective time-zones through our offices in London, Toronto, and Singapore.

Overall, more than 1,500 institutions subscribe to our publications. The majority are in the financial sector, including some of the world’s largest investment banks and wealth managers.

The London team currently consists of around ninety full-time staff based in our office in Victoria. It is vital that you are happy to work in a small, close-knit unit. For further information on the company, visit the website at https://www.capitaleconomics.com/about

The Job:

The role primarily involves data retrieval and analysis and the construction of charts and tables. Towards the end of the placement and once proficiency in these skills has been demonstrated, there will be a chance to play a junior role in the production of research. Research Assistants benefit from exposure to all geographies and markets that Capital Economics covers, and are more than welcome to attend the internal training that forms part of our Graduate Training Scheme (GTS). While there is no guarantee that Research Assistants will be offered an interview for a permanent position with Capital Economics, those who enjoy a successful time with us are highly recommended to the GTS recruitment team. In the past, a number of Research Assistants have returned to the company as permanent employees.

The current incumbents are Tilly Shaw and Jack Piper who would be happy to answer any queries. Please feel free to get in touch.

Fixed-term contract: Summer 2027 to Summer 2028

Interviews: October/November 2026

Application:

Please enclose a covering letter and CV on our Workable advert.

Closing Date: Friday 23rd October 2026.

Requirements

An aptitude and interest in economics, current affairs and financial markets is essential. Successful candidates will have good attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure. Candidates must currently be undertaking the second year of their undergraduate degree in economics or a similar field and have the option to pursue an industrial placement as part of their degree.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Good annual leave (25 days plus your birthday) & sick package (10 days)
• Life assurance
• 24-hour online GP
• Health Assured (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Hybrid working - Flexible working policy
• Training & development
• Bike to work scheme