Executive Research Consultant

27 Talent; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading boutique recruitment firm in London is seeking an Executive Research Consultant to join their team. The role offers a competitive base salary of £30,000 with significant earning potential through commission, alongside fast-tracked career growth and specialist training. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background and proven success in competitive environments.

Benefits

Fast-track career growth

Exclusive retained projects

Specialist training & development

Career-long commission ownership

Qualifications

• Degree from a Top 30 university.
• AAB+ A-Level results or equivalent.
• Experience in sales or customer service is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Engage with senior stakeholders.
• Full ownership of high-value mandates.
• Accelerated career progression in recruitment.

Skills

Strong academic background

Commercial experience

Confident & articulate

Driven & adaptable

Education

Degree from a Top 30 university

A-Level Results: AAB+

Job description

Executive Research Consultant

Location: London

Salary: £30,000 base salary + commission

Earning Potential:

• Year 1: £45,000 - £50,000 OTE
• Year 2: £65,000 - £80,000 OTE
• Year 3: £120,000+ OTE

The Company;

Leading boutique recruitment firm specialising in the technology and quantitative finance sectors, this business partners with some of the most prestigious hedge funds, trading firms, and tech companies globally. With a sharp focus on high-calibre talent and deep industry expertise, they operate at the cutting edge of recruitment—placing exceptional candidates into roles across software engineering, data science, quant research, and trading. All searches are 100% retained, providing an exclusive, high-level recruitment experience.

What They’re Looking For in a Executive Research Consultant;

Strong academic background – Degree from a Top 30 university

A-Level Results: AAB+ (or IB: 38+ points)

Commercial experience / placement year

High achievers – proven success in competitive environments

Confident & articulate – able to engage with senior stakeholders

Driven & adaptable – thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance setting

Experience in sales or customer service (e.g., Enterprise, Grad Schemes etc) is a bonus

What’s on offer for a Executive Research Consultant;

Fast-track career growth – accelerated progression vs. traditional executive search models

Exclusive retained projects – full ownership of high-value mandates

Specialist training & development – build your own niche market within the business

Career-long commission ownership – earn on every client you bring in

Apply today to find out more!