Senior Associate (CFO) - Executive Search in Slough

Senior Associate – Retained Executive Search | CFO Practice

Location: London, UK

Type: Full-Time (Hybrid)

Industry: Executive Search

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. With a strong reputation across sectors including financial services, technology, consumer, industrials, and professional services, they are trusted advisors to boards and C-suites in sourcing, assessing, and securing top executive talent.

As they continue to expand, we are seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate to join their CFO practice. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to play a pivotal role in high-level executive search assignments while developing deep expertise and client exposure within a world-class search environment.

The Role:

As a Senior Associate, you will be responsible for supporting and driving retained search CFO mandates from initial brief through to successful placement. Working closely with Partners and Consultants, you will play a key role in market mapping, candidate engagement, assessment, and project management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with Consultants and Partners to manage and execute retained search assignments across a range of 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 workstreams under pressure.
• Self-motivated and collaborative with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Degree-qualified, with strong academic credentials.