Executive Search Consultant: Hedge Fund Sector If you enjoy deep market research, have a sharp analytical mindset, and excel at building long-term relationships with senior decision-makers, this Executive Search Consultant role in the Hedge Fund space could be for you... The Company: Executive Search Consultant We are working exclusively with a highly regarded boutique executive search firm as it expands its high-performing team from 15 to 18 consultants.
Operating at the very top end of the market, the firm specialises in retained search mandates for leading hedge funds and investment firms. You will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the industry's most successful consultants, each generating £1.2m in annual revenue and operating as trusted advisors to senior investment leaders. Outstanding Training & Mentorship You will receive direct, hands-on training and long-term mentorship from the Directors, who collectively bring over 50 years of executive search experience.
From day one, you will immerse yourself in the Hedge Fund market, developing specialist knowledge of fund structures, investment strategies and talent landscapes. You will build the expertise to advise senior clients and discreetly headhunt elite investment professionals across the US, UK and Europe. This is a rare opportunity to learn from industry leaders, develop a highly valuable specialist network and build a long-term career at the very top end of executive search.
The Role:
Executive Search Consultant As an Executive Search Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering retained search assignments for hedge fund clients. This is a research-intensive, client-facing role requiring attention to detail, commercial awareness and strong relationship management skills.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Executive Search Consultant Market Research: Conduct in-depth analysis of the hedge fund landscape, including fund strategies, performance trends, team structures and competitor activity, to produce high-quality market intelligence and provide strategic insight that supports client decision-making.
Market Mapping: Build comprehensive market maps by identifying leading hedge funds, investment platforms, portfolio management teams and key decision-makers, clearly outlining organisational structures and pinpointing relevant senior-level talent pools across global markets.
Candidate Sourcing: Proactively identify, approach and engage high-calibre investment professionals through targeted headhunting, proprietary databases, Build professional networks and referral channels, ensuring a discreet and thorough search process aligned with client requirements.
Client Reporting: Deliver detailed client reports that include market mapping findings, longlists and shortlists of qualified candidates, as well as clear, regular progress updates throughout the lifecycle of each retained search assignment. What Is on Offer: Executive Search Consultant £35,000 base salary Discretionary bonus structure (OTE £50,000 in Year 1) Clear and structured salary and bonus progression as you advance within the business Private healthcare 25 days annual leave plus an additional week off over the Christmas period Free gym membership and access to wellbeing initiatives Hybrid working model following initial training period Monthly team socials including pub trips, padel, yoga and other activities Quarterly team events and incentive experiences Supportive, high-performance culture with direct access to senior leadership Long-term career progression within a growing boutique firm What We Are Looking For: Executive Search Consultant Degree from a Top 50 University (2:1 or above) Strong interest in financial markets and hedge funds Enjoys detailed research and analytical work Ambitious to become a specialist within their sector Confident, articulate and relationship-driven
Apply Now: Executive Search Consultant If you're looking to build a long-term career in executive search within the hedge fund space, apply now. Lydia Willis from RULE Recruitment will be in touch with successful applicants.
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