Associate Recruitment Consultant

Entry Level £30,000 + Commission

London - Office based

What does an Associate Consultant do?

You will play a key role in identifying candidates for important vacancies across high value clients, conducting market research, and managing high-level client and candidate interactions. You will develop search strategies, gain deep industry insights, and build a powerful network—paving the way for a dynamic career in executive recruitment, consulting, or beyond.

About the business

New-comers on the front-office financial services recruitment scene, my client has achieved significant milestones in less than 10 years of operation, and the future looks even more exciting. Specialising in Corporate Finance, Private Equity, Credit, ESG & Sustainability, Investor Relations, and Fundraising, the team thrives on a supportive and collaborative atmosphere, where experienced consultants mentor new talent, fostering both personal and professional development. Career development is high on their agenda, and their headcount growth of 467% since 2021 is a perfect example that this is a journey it would be career defining to be a part of.

The Ideal candidate

This role takes a unique blend of academic excellence, corporate confidence, strong interpersonal skills, and ambition to achieve sustained success. To be considered for this role you will be:

• Academically bright with an entrepreneurial streak looking to graft, learn and establish a name for themselves in the financial services, executive search arena.
• Confidently able to lead conversations with individuals of any level, from graduates to C-Suite.
• Inquisitive and thoughtful, with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to follow instructions and incorporate initiative and creative thinking.
• Intelligent and analytical, always with an actionable outcome in mind.
• Ability to research for complex projects and present findings in a logical way.
• Confident to make cold calls for headhunting purposes.
• Confident to attend and shadow client meetings.
• Articulate with excellent, professional written communication skills.
• Able to execute initiative looking for multiple ways to solve problems of own volition.
• Can work well independently without the need for micromanagement.
• An exceptional recent graduate or someone with up to 2 years of experience in a relevant field, e.g., previous recruitment experience (search or contingent) or experience in the finance sector.

The role

As an Associate, you are at the forefront of activity and learning skills that will form the basis of a long-term career in executive search. The job is multi-faceted requiring both research and sales skills, covering tasks such as:

• Quickly understanding complex role briefs from senior candidates to build a search.
• Market mapping candidates for prestigious clients on high priority mandates.
• Creating market maps and analysis.
• Spotting opportunities to find excellent candidates through initiative and lead generation.
• Presenting research in an actionable way.
• Professional networking.
• Cold calling through lists of individuals identified to headhunt (candidate outreach).
• Running candidate screening calls and in-person candidate meetings.
• Setting up meetings for senior colleagues and helping with prep and follow-up.
• Shadowing on meetings and pitches.
• Supporting with pitch decks and proposals.
• Building a professional brand for yourself within the sector which is key to your career development with the business.

More details on role progression and timeframes are shared with successful applicants.

Salary and Earning Potential

This business has extraordinary employee perks and benefits available at all levels, once you have passed probation.

• Starting base salary: £30,000
• Increase to £35,000 base on first promotion.
• Uncapped quarterly commission, highest tier 40% of billings.
• Unlimited annual leave.
• Target earnings by year 3: £100,000 +.

Next Steps

There is a 3-stage interview process, including a Teams interview, onsite interview, and final presentation on site, including a case study. Only candidates who meet the strict requirements will be contacted– we look forward to meeting you, good luck!