Principal Consultant / Associate Director | Accounting & Finance (Opportunity with Coopman Search) in London

At Coopman, we believe recruitment can and should be a force for good. As a B Corp™ Certified, award-winning Financial Services recruitment specialist, we combine commercial excellence with genuine purpose, delivering impact across London, Dublin, and New York.

Our B Corp certification reflects our commitment to the highest standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency. We put people and planet alongside profit, ensuring sustainable growth and creating a brighter future for our employees, clients, and communities.

With deep expertise in Compliance, Risk, Accounting, Finance and Legal, we partner with leading financial institutions, from hedge funds, private equity, and asset managers to global banks, insurers, and consultancies, providing retained, contingent, and interim solutions.

We’re growing our London office and are looking for an experienced recruitment professional to lead and scale our Accounting & Finance practice. Whether you’re currently a Principal Consultant, Manager, or Associate Director, this is a senior opportunity to shape the direction of a high-potential market, engaging with market-leading clients while cultivating and mentoring a talented team around you.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Develop new client relationships while strengthening long-term partnerships with existing ones.
• Proactively engage with both active and passive talent to ensure the strongest cultural and technical fit for our clients.
• Provide tailored recruitment solutions that align with clients’ needs.
• Share market intelligence and insights, positioning yourself and Coopman as trusted advisors.
• Build a strong professional network by attending industry events and leading Coopman-hosted initiatives.
• Leverage our market-leading technology to proactively connect with top industry talent.
• Stay ahead of macro and sector-specific developments, becoming a go-to expert in your field.
• Contribute to wider business and marketing initiatives, playing a key role in Coopman’s continued success.
• Deliver against revenue and operational objectives, contributing directly to Coopman’s continued growth and impact.
• Mentor, coach, and inspire consultants to accelerate their potential.

What we’re looking for:

• A commercially minded recruiter with a track record of success in financial services, Hedge Funds, Private Markets, Asset Managers, or broader financial services.
• Strong relationship-building skills, able to foster trust and credibility with both clients and candidates.
• Resilience, adaptability, and a solutions-focused mindset.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills to manage competing priorities.
• A passion for building a successful practice, developing others, and driving meaningful change.

This is more than a billing role. It’s an opportunity to:

• Lead and grow a key division within a purpose-driven recruitment firm.
• Be part of a B Corp Certified company, where values and impact matter as much as performance.
• Partner with some of the most respected firms in financial services, particularly within the hedge fund and alternative investment markets.
• Thrive in a supportive, forward-thinking culture that invests in your long-term development.

At Coopman, success is measured not only in numbers but also in the positive difference we make for our clients, our candidates, our colleagues, and our communities.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and lead with purpose, please contact william.mccoppin@coopman.uk for a confidential discussion.

As a Certified B Corporation™, we take a different approach to how we do business. Recognised on an international scale as a company that operates for good, we value & incorporate the interests of all of our stakeholders to grow in the most sustainable manner. As a recognised Great Place to Work™, we ensure our workplace is one that fosters professional growth and collaboration.