Executive Search Recruitment Associate - Hedge Fund Recruitment

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique recruitment firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Recruitment Associate to connect top talent with leading hedge funds. The role emphasizes relationship building, research, and learning from industry experts without typical recruitment pressures like cold-calling. Candidates should have a curiosity for finance and strong communication skills. The company offers flexible hours, uncapped commission, and unique perks like paid weekend trips for top performers.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Paid weekend trips for top performers

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Eagerness to learn about finance.
• Common sense and ambition.
• Ability to communicate confidently.

Responsibilities

• Building relationships with top-tier candidates and clients.
• Connecting talented individuals with prime opportunities.
• Learning from senior experts in the field.
• Researching financial markets and hedge funds.

Skills

Curiosity about finance

Clear communication skills

Independence

Job description

Executive Search Recruitment Associate - Hedge Fund Recruitment, Edinburgh

Client:

Fair Recruitment Limited

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

Job Description:

Recruitment Associate - Hedge Fund Recruitment

Looking for a career that challenges and rewards you from day one?

Want a role that stimulates your mind, rewards your efforts, and makes a real impact—without being just another cog in a corporate machine?

Our client is a boutique recruitment firm connecting top-tier talent with leading hedge funds. They work with innovative minds, game-changing strategies, and professionals who stay ahead of the curve.

This isn’t a typical recruitment role. No cold-calling or pointless KPIs. Instead, you’ll headhunt talented individuals—PhDs, quant specialists, and investment professionals—shaping the future of finance.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Building relationships with top-tier candidates and clients
• Connecting exceptional talent with prime opportunities
• Learning from senior experts in the field
• Researching financial markets, hedge funds, and professionals

What We’re Looking For:

• Curiosity about finance or eagerness to learn
• Sharpness, common sense, and ambition
• Clear and confident communication skills
• Initiative and independence

Why This Job?

• Work on high-level mandates across various roles
• No micromanagement—trust to do great work
• One-on-one coaching from industry experts
• Flexible hours and WFH options
• Uncapped commission—your effort directly impacts earnings
• Paid weekend trips for top performers (e.g., Lisbon, Amsterdam, Valencia)
• Social events—because work isn’t just spreadsheets