Executive Search Researcher – Financial Services

Timberseed; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm in London is looking for an Executive Search Researcher specializing in financial services. This role offers a basic salary of £25,000 plus bonuses and features outstanding opportunities for career development. Candidates will be trained by senior consultants without prior experience required, making it an excellent entry point into the industry. Responsibilities include identifying candidates, attending client meetings, and tracking market trends. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, ambitious, and possess strong research skills.

Qualifications

• A 2:1 or above degree from a Russell Group University.
• Strong interest in business, finance, and current affairs.
• Excellent research skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Identify new candidates using various methods.
• Arrange client progress meetings with senior team members.
• Track market, client, and candidate developments.
• Provide analysis of markets and compensation.
• Build relationships with clients and candidates.

Skills

Research skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree from a Russell Group University

Job description

Overview

Executive Search Researcher– Financial Services

London

£25,000 basic salary + bonuses

Our client is an international executive search firm looking to add two researchers to their team. They work both nationally and internationally, specialising in financial services with a focus on Private Equity, Asset Management, Fin Tech, Mergers and Acquisitions. They work on the most senior level assignments, placing CEOs, CFOs and other top professionals in the leading financial companies around the world.

Our client offers their Executive Search Researchers outstanding career development opportunities. Researchers can become consultant within a couple years. Researchers with our client do not need any prior experience in the field, instead they will receive market leading hands on training, where you will learn alongside senior consultants ensuring you have the knowledge and skills to be a successful researcher. New Researchers will also work in a very collaborative and supportive team environment, where the team helps and encourages each other. Due to our client’s international client base, researcher will be able to work and meet with clients and candidates from around the world.

Responsibilities

• Identifying new candidates using a variety of methods, including utilising both internal knowledge and networks and sourcing external contacts
• Arranging and attending client progress report discussions with the senior members of the team
• Tracking market, client, and candidate developments in a targeted manner and proactively providing insights on industry trends and key clients
• Providing synthesised analysis of markets, competitors and compensation
• Building strong and lasting relationships with clients, candidates and contacts

Qualifications

• A 2 : 1 or above degree from a Russel Group University
• A Strong Interest in business, finance and current affairs
• Excellent research skill, a natural curiosity and highly detail-oriented
• To be great team player whilst also being ambitious and driven
• Strong interpersonal skills and personal credibility

If you are an excellent researcher who can present their findings accurately, confidently and persuasively. If you are driven and confident with an interest in international business, then apply now to be an Executive Search Researcher.