Trading Research Analyst Pathway Programme

About the Pathway

Trading Research Analyst Pathway Programme

market behaviour, institutional analysis frameworks, reporting discipline, and data-driven insights

trading research, market analysis, or capital-markets strategy

Who Should Apply

This programme is suited for individuals who:

• Have curiosity about how markets move and why prices change
• Prefer structured research work over speculative trading
• Are interested in building strong analytical reasoning skills
• Want to develop research output for their CV (journals, reports, insights)
• Aspire to roles related to trading desk support, research analysis, or financial markets
• Come from academic backgrounds such as:
• Finance | Economics | Statistics | Commerce | Business Administration | Quantitative Subjects

No prior trading or technical background is required—only an analytical mindset and willingness to learn.

What You Will Learn (Research-First Curriculum)

1. Institutional Research Approaches

• How professional research teams observe markets
• Key variables and indicators institutions monitor
• Understanding liquidity, behaviour, and volatility cycles

2. Market Observation & Behaviour Mapping

• Tracking reactions to economic events
• Identifying recurring patterns and structural shifts
• Establishing observation routines used by analysts

3. Analytical Documentation & Reporting

• Writing structured research notes
• Maintaining weekly analytical journals
• Producing clear, evidence-based insights
• Communicating observations effectively

4. Hypothesis Building & Scenario Analysis

• Developing logical market hypotheses
• Testing ideas using real-time and historical data
• Evaluating outcomes using objective reasoning

5. Research Portfolio Development

• Compiling journals, reports, and insights
• Presenting research output professionally
• Building a portfolio to showcase analytical ability

Programme Components

The pathway is built around applied learning and consistent output. Participants receive:

• Live mentor-led sessions

• Weekly research assignments

• Market behaviour tracking tasks

• Structured writing templates

• Detailed feedback on submissions

• Guidance on presenting analytical work

• Certificate of Completion

  upon fulfilling requirements

documenting, interpreting, and explaining

Programme Outcomes

By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:

• Analyse markets using structured research frameworks
• Understand institutional perspectives behind price movements
• Prepare professional research reports and journals
• Articulate insights with clarity and analytical depth
• Build a portfolio demonstrating research competence
• Strengthen applications for roles in:
• Market Research
• Trading Desk Support
• Analyst Roles
• Capital Market Insights

These skills directly support careers in financial markets, asset management, trading teams, and investment research.

Eligibility Criteria

• Undergraduate or postgraduate student, or recent graduate
• Strong interest in market behaviour or financial analysis
• Good observation and communication skills
• Ability to commit to weekly research tasks

Selection Process

1. Submit your application
2. Attend an orientation/screening call
3. Receive programme confirmation
4. Begin the structured analyst pathway

Seats are limited each batch to maintain personalised feedback and research quality.

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Trading Research Analyst Pathway Programme