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Graduate Recruitment Consultant (Hedge Funds & Quant Finance)

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Graduate Recruitment Consultant – Hedge Funds \& Quant Finance

London \| Hybrid Working
Starting Salary £28,000 \+ Uncapped Commission (Year 1 OTE £50k–£70k\+)
Basic Salary increase to £35,000 after probation

Looking to start your career in one of the most intellectually challenging and financially rewarding markets in recruitment?

Our client is a boutique executive search firm specialising exclusively in the global hedge fund market. Established over 12 years ago by experienced search professionals, they partner with some of the world’s leading hedge funds across the US, UK and Asia to deliver senior\-level talent across trading, quantitative research, technology and investment functions.

They are now looking for ambitious graduates to join their London office as Graduate Associate Consultants.

Graduate Recruitment Consultant – What You’ll Be Doing

This is a candidate\-focused executive search role where you’ll learn how to operate within the elite hedge fund market while building relationships with some of the most talented individuals in finance and technology.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Researching global hedge fund markets and mapping key talent

  • Building relationships with traders, quantitative researchers, analysts and technology professionals

  • Headhunting high\-level candidates for retained executive search mandates

  • Supporting senior consultants on complex, high\-value assignments

  • Managing candidate processes from introduction through to offer stage

  • Writing market insights and candidate briefs

  • Conducting detailed market research and competitor analysis

  • Working closely with senior stakeholders and industry\-leading clients

  • Developing long\-term networks across the investment and quant finance space
Graduate Recruitment Consultant – What They’re Looking For
  • Genuine interest in financial markets, hedge funds or global economics

  • Strong academic track record and evidence of work ethic or achievement outside studies

  • Intellectually curious with strong attention to detail

  • Excellent communication and relationship\-building skills

  • Motivated by long\-term career progression and earning potential

  • Professional, humble and comfortable engaging with high\-performing individuals

  • Willingness to work flexibly around global markets when required
Graduate Recruitment Consultant – What’s On Offer
  • £28k starting salary \+ uncapped commission (Year 1 OTE £50k\-£70k)

  • Commission structure rising from 10% up to 40%

  • Exposure to £100k\+ recruitment fees from day one

  • Clear progression into client ownership and account management

  • Exceptional training and one\-to\-one mentorship from experienced hedge fund search specialists

  • High\-quality, research\-led environment with no aggressive KPI culture

  • Adult, flexible and trust\-based working environment

  • Hybrid working once established in the role

  • International market exposure across the US and Asia

  • Two overseas company trips per year (including Ibiza and European city breaks)

  • Fully expensed incentive weekends for top performers

  • Regular team socials and challenge events

  • Opportunity to build a long\-term career in one of the most lucrative areas of executive search
This is an opportunity to join a genuinely elite boutique search firm operating at the highest level of the hedge fund market, offering exceptional earning potential, long\-term career progression and exposure to some of the most sophisticated markets in the world.

Interested in finding out more? Apply now

Pay: £28,000\.00\-£70,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Additional leave

  • Casual dress

  • Company events

  • Company pension

  • Employee mentoring programme

  • Gym membership

  • Health \& wellbeing programme

  • Private medical insurance

  • Work from home
Work Location: In person

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