Recruitment Consultant Private Equity

This is an unbelievable career opportunity for a 12 months+ experienced Recruitment Consultant who wants to make a name for themselves in the high octane, high caliber, high earning, world of International Private Equity Recruitment.

My client is a leading London-based search and contingent recruitment firm that has built a reputation as one of the market’s most trusted names in front-office finance recruitment. In under 10 years, the company has partnered with many of the world’s top investment banks, private markets investors and advisory boutiques, delivering retained and contingent searches across Corporate Finance, Private Equity, Credit, ESG and Investor Relations.

They have secured the reputation as one of the leading disruptors in front office recruitment due their ability to work with pace, creativity and agility. Winning legacy relationships from old firms due to their proven ability to deliver to exceptional standards.

Their success is driven by precision, transparency and deep market expertise. With over 95% of placements remaining after the first year, the firm is recognised for building relationships that last. Diversity is also central to their approach — in the past year, 40% of placements were women and over 70% came from minority backgrounds.

This is an opportunity to join a high-performing, collaborative team that combines the rigor of a retained search practice with the pace and agility of a boutique. The business offers autonomy, support, and the chance to grow your own desk in an environment that values quality over volume.

Role: Recruitment Consultant

Desk: Generalist Private Equity (360)

Location: Southwark (Hybrid)

Base Salary: £35k +

Equity: Yes

Commission: Up to 40% of billings uncapped

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end searches across front-office mandates (M&A, Private Equity, Credit, ESG, or related verticals); desk hiring focuses on PE and Credit.
• Initially work closely with the high performing team on exclusive live roles to immerse yourself in the sector and learn the vertical nuances before progressing to client side work.
• Leverage the existing network of the business to build a personal network across the UK, European and UAE markets.
• Conduct detailed market mapping and proactive candidate engagement.
• Build and maintain long‑term client relationships through lead generation, client networking and cold outreach.
• Advise senior stakeholders on hiring strategies and market trends through your research and mapping.
• Contribute ideas and initiatives to the wider team strategy.
• Attend in‑person candidate and client meetings alone, and shadow senior staff to support ‘learning in the field’.
• Maintain an open passive candidate network to allow pace and agility to fill exclusive roles.

Ideal Profile

• Proven experience in recruitment or executive search, ideally within financial services; previous vertical is flexible due to in‑house training provided.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to engage senior professionals.
• Polished, confident, conscientious and collaborative.
• Someone who has found their love for recruitment and wants to be part of a business where everyone is a strong performer, meaning the practices and standards you set for yourself are incredibly high.
• Consultative, research‑led approach and passion for excellence.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and collaborative attitude.
• Execution of candidate and client engagement driven by respect, fairness and empathy.

Benefits include E‑Bike Subscription, Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave, Nursery Salary Sacrifice, Incentive Trips Abroad, Shares in the business, Work from Anywhere, and alternating Thursday drinks or lunch.