Senior Associate (CFO) - Executive Search

Senior Associate (CFO) – Retained Executive Search

Location: London, UK

Type: Full-Time (Hybrid)

Our Client: Our client is a leading retained executive search firm based in the heart of London, known for delivering high‑impact leadership solutions to a global client base. They serve a wide range of sectors, including financial services, technology, consumer, industrials, and professional services.

The Role: As a Senior Associate, you will support and drive retained CFO search mandates from the initial brief to successful placement. You will work closely with Partners and Consultants on market mapping, candidate engagement, assessment, and project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Consultants and Partners to manage retained search assignments across various sectors and functions.
• Conduct targeted market research and talent mapping to identify prospective candidates.
• Engage candidates through direct outreach, screening calls, and in‑depth interviews.
• Prepare high‑quality candidate briefing packs and search documentation.
• Maintain regular client communication and progress reporting throughout the search process.
• Ensure accurate data management and pipeline tracking using our CRM system.
• Contribute to firm‑wide knowledge sharing, pitch preparation, and thought‑leadership initiatives.

About You

• 2+ years’ experience in retained executive search.
• Strong research, analytical, and project management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Commercial acumen and a client‑first mindset.
• Confidence and maturity when engaging with senior executives.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple work streams under pressure.
• Self‑motivated and collaborative with a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Degree‑qualified, with strong academic credentials.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting