Looking for a recruitment career where you can work with some of the most talented people in technology, operate in a specialist market and earn exceptionally well?
We're working with a specialist search business focused on placing elite technology professionals into leading hedge funds, quantitative trading firms and other buy-side investment businesses, primarily across the US.
This is a boutique business with an impressive track record, built around high-quality recruitment rather than high-volume sales activity. The team includes some of the industry's most successful billers, offering the opportunity to learn directly from people operating at the very top of the market.
The market
The focus is on two particularly lucrative areas of technology recruitment:
- Quantitative Trading: Working with quantitative developers, researchers and engineers within leading hedge funds and trading firms.
- Software Engineering: Placing exceptional software engineering talent into some of the world's most sophisticated investment businesses.
The candidate market is particularly interesting, with around 70% of placements coming from outside Financial Services, including major technology businesses such as Google and Meta. The remainder are typically experienced professionals moving between hedge funds.
These are highly specialised searches, often involving candidates with eight-figure compensation packages and clients operating at the very top of the financial markets.
Why is this different?
This isn't a traditional 360 recruitment role built around constant cold business development.
The model is predominantly 180/270 recruitment, with no requirement to go out and win new clients. Instead, you'll focus on developing relationships with exceptional candidates, understanding their career ambitions and managing sophisticated recruitment processes with established clients.
You'll be working on assignments where the quality of your research, candidate engagement and relationship management really matters.
Some of the commercial figures give an indication of the market:
- Average placement fee in 2025: $240,000
- Average placement fee in 2026: $300,000
- Largest individual fee in 2026: $1 million
- Typical recruitment processes: approximately six weeks to six months.
Earnings and development
The commission structure pays out up to 70%, giving high performers the opportunity to retain a significant proportion of the revenue they generate.
You'll also work directly alongside seven-figure billers, learning from people who have built successful careers in one of the most lucrative areas of recruitment.
The emphasis is on developing genuine market expertise, building a strong professional network and becoming an expert in your chosen specialism.
The environment
The business offers something a little different from the traditional recruitment environment.
It's a boutique operation with high standards and ambitious people, but without the stuffy corporate culture or unnecessary hierarchy.
You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, develop relationships with senior professionals and build a career in a specialist market where knowledge and expertise are highly valued.
Who would suit this opportunity?
We're interested in people who:
- Have experience in recruitment, sales, research or another relationship-led commercial role.
- Are articulate, confident and comfortable engaging with senior professionals.
- Enjoy building relationships and understanding what motivates people.
- Are curious about technology, financial markets and specialist industries.
- Are organised, self-motivated and comfortable managing longer recruitment processes.
- Want to develop expertise and build a high-earning career.
If you're looking for something beyond traditional recruitment, with access to an exceptional market, a high-performing team and a very different commission opportunity, this is worth exploring.
An opportunity to build a career in one of the most lucrative areas of technology recruitment
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Associate Consultant – Entry Level employer: TRM Recruitment
TRM Recruitment is an exceptional employer for graduates seeking to kickstart their careers in recruitment. With a strong focus on professional development, you will receive tailored training from experienced Directors and gain immediate access to senior leadership, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration. The hybrid work environment and the opportunity to engage with prestigious global clients like TikTok and Amazon make this role not only rewarding but also a unique chance to build a robust professional network.
