Research Associate – Executive Search

Research Associate – Executive SearchLondon | Hybrid Working

An established, highly respected executive search and recruitment consultancy is looking to hire a Research Associate to join its Senior Finance practice

. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in executive search, working alongside experienced consultants on senior finance and corporate leadership appointments across FTSE-listed businesses, private equity-backed companies and high-growth organisations. The firm has a long-standing reputation in the market, an impressive employee retention record and a genuine commitment to developing researchers into consultant

s. The R

oleAs a Research Associate, you’ll be involved in the full lifecycle of executive search assignments, includi

• ng:Market mapping and identifying senior talent across target organisati
• onsHeadhunting and engaging passive candida
• tesConducting candidate screening interviews and assessme
• ntsSupporting both retained and contingent search assignme
• ntsProducing candidate reports, market insights and shortlist documentat
• ionCoordinating interview processes and maintaining candidate relationsh
• ipsWorking closely with experienced consultants throughout each assignm
• entDeveloping expertise within finance, corporate development and broader commercial marke

ts. We’re interested in individuals who

• are:Naturally curious and commercially mi
• ndedExcellent communicators who enjoy speaking with senior professio
• nalsHighly organised with exceptional attention to de
• tailResilient, proactive and able to manage multiple priori
• tiesInterested in business, corporate finance and leadership mar
• ketsMotivated by long-term progression into executive search consult

ing. Training & Progre

ssionUnlike many larger firms, researchers are given exposure to every stage of the search process, inclu

• ding:Client meetings and search brie
• fingsCandidate interviews and assess
• mentsShortlist presenta
• tionsSearch strategy discus
• sionsOffer management and negotia

tions There is a clearly defined career path from Research Associate → Associate Consultant → Consultant, with increasing ownership of retained assignments and client relation

ships.

CultureThe business prides itself on a collaborative, team-first environment where researchers work directly alongside experienced consultants and partners. New joiners receive extensive mentoring, their opinions are valued from day one, and success is recognised through a supportive, meritocratic culture with regular social events and excellent ret

ention.Researcher Briefing Guide - Commerce & Indus

try.pdf Ideal Ba

ckground Exceptional graduates with strong commercial awareness and a genuine interest in executiv

e search. If you’re looking to join a business where you’ll receive genuine training, work on high-profile search assignments and have a clear pathway into consulting, this is an outstanding op

portunity.