Description

This is an opportunity to join a specialist executive search firm that partners with some of the world's leading hedge funds, quantitative trading firms and investment managers to identify exceptional talent.

Working on retained searches across investment, technology and quantitative research, the business has built a reputation for delivering high-calibre professionals into some of the most competitive organisations in global finance. With an established international client base and ambitious growth plans, you'll gain exposure to senior-level search assignments from day one.

You'll join a collaborative, high-performing team where you'll receive exceptional training, work alongside experienced executive search consultants and develop the research, networking and relationship-building skills that underpin a successful career in executive search. With clear progression, a meritocratic culture and uncapped earning potential, it's an ideal opportunity for ambitious graduates looking to build a long-term career within financial services recruitment.

The Role

As a Research Analyst, you'll play a key role in delivering executive search assignments for leading hedge funds, investment managers and quantitative trading firms across North America.

Working alongside experienced consultants, you'll be responsible for researching markets, identifying exceptional talent and building detailed intelligence on senior professionals. You'll develop a deep understanding of the financial services landscape while learning how executive search firms advise clients on strategic hiring decisions.

This is an intellectually challenging, research-led role that combines analytical thinking with relationship building, giving you exposure to high-profile search assignments from day one.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed market mapping and executive research across the hedge fund and investment management sectors.
• Identify and evaluate senior investment, technology and quantitative professionals for retained search assignments.
• Utilise LinkedIn, Bloomberg and other research platforms to build comprehensive talent pipelines and market intelligence.
• Engage prospective candidates through discreet, professional outreach and develop long-term relationships with industry leaders.
• Produce candidate assessments, market reports and search documentation to support client mandates.
• Maintain accurate research records and contribute to knowledge management across the business.
• Work closely with senior consultants to deliver successful executive search projects from initial research through to final appointment.

Career Development

The business operates a clear, meritocratic progression structure where advancement is based on performance and impact rather than time served.

• You'll begin your career as a Research Analyst, developing expertise in executive search, market intelligence and talent mapping before progressing into an Associate role with increasing client exposure and responsibility.
• From there, you'll continue to develop into a consultant and ultimately have the opportunity to build a long-term career advising some of the world's most prestigious hedge funds and investment firms on their most critical hiring decisions.
• Throughout your career, you'll receive structured training, ongoing mentorship and the opportunity to work on high-profile international search assignments, with uncapped commission and excellent long-term earning potential.

About You

We're looking for ambitious, resilient and commercially minded graduates who are excited by the opportunity to build a career in executive search.

You'll ideally have:

• A 2:1 degree or above in any discipline.
• At least one year's experience in a customer-facing role (this can be in hospitality, sales or similar
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence speaking with people over the phone.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and a strong work ethic.
• A genuine desire to learn, develop and build a long-term career.
• Evidence of achievement through sport, work, leadership or other competitive environments.

What's on Offer

• £27,000-£28,000 basic salary with first-year OTE of approximately £35,000.
• Structured training and mentoring from experienced executive search professionals.
• Clear, merit-based career progression with transparent promotion criteria.
• Hybrid working, including remote Fridays.
• The opportunity to work on high-value executive search assignments across the US technology sector.
• A collaborative, ambitious culture where high performance is recognised and rewarded.

If you're looking for a challenging, rewarding graduate opportunity with genuine career progression and the chance to work in a high-growth international market, we'd love to hear from you.