Associate Recruitment Consultant

Aurum Search Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Quarterly team events

Annual all-expenses-paid trip abroad

High-performance culture

Job summary

Aurum Search Limited, a London-based boutique recruitment firm specialising in the hedge fund sector, is seeking an Associate Consultant to join its Investment team. You will work on live mandates across technology, risk and trading, and build relationships with candidates and funds in London and the US in a 180-degree role.

This graduate-focused position offers a competitive base salary with uncapped commission, quarterly events, an annual all-expenses-paid trip abroad, and a high-performance

Qualifications

• A strong academic background - a STEM / Finance degree is preferred.
• A genuine interest in the Finance and Investment sectors.
• A strong work ethic.
• No prior sales or customer-facing experience required.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build lasting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Work on live mandates across multiple technology areas while developing knowledge of financial markets and recruitment.
• Initially focus on candidate delivery in a 180° role with no business development until ready to progress.
• Build, manage, and nurture a strong candidate network across London and the US.
• Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Strong work ethic

Interest in finance/investment sectors

No prior sales experience

Education

STEM degree

Finance degree (preferred)

Job description

We are a London-based boutique recruitment firm specialising exclusively in the hedge fund sector. Using a blend of traditional and research-based recruitment, we partner with some of the most innovative and high-performing funds globally. We recruit across all business areas, including trading, risk, and technology.

We are now looking for an Associate Consultant to join our growing Investment team, which covers a wide range of mandates - from Portfolio Managers and Traders through to Quantitative Analysts and Quantitative Researchers.

The Role

As an Associate Consultant, you will:

• Work on live mandates across multiple technology areas while developing your knowledge of financial markets and the recruitment process.
• Initially, focus on candidate delivery in a 180° role — no business development required until you’re ready to progress into account management.
• Build, manage, and nurture a strong candidate network across both London and the US.
• Gain hands‑on experience in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment.

What We’re Looking For

• A strong academic background - a STEM / Finance degree is preferred.
• A genuine interest in the Finance and Investment sectors.
• A strong work ethic
• No prior sales or customer‑facing experience required
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build lasting relationships.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission.
• Quarterly team events and socials.
• Annual all-expenses-paid trip abroad (previous destinations include Portugal, Mexico, and Greece).
• A supportive, high-performance culture that encourages progression.

This is an exceptional opportunity for ambitious graduates who want to build a career at the intersection of technology, finance, and talent acquisition.