Executive Search Researcher – Financial Services - Graduate

Timberseed; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international executive search firm is seeking an Executive Search Researcher to join their team in Greater London. This role offers a £25,000 basic salary plus bonuses and promises excellent career development opportunities. Researchers will work collaboratively, gaining hands-on training without requiring prior experience in the field. Responsibilities include identifying candidates, tracking market developments, and building strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background and be detail-oriented with excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Hands-on training

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• A 2:1 or above degree from a Russell Group University.
• A strong interest in business, finance, and current affairs.
• Excellent research skills, highly detail-oriented.
• Ability to work in a team while being ambitious and driven.
• Strong interpersonal skills and personal credibility.

Responsibilities

• Identifying new candidates using various sourcing methods.
• Arranging and attending client progress report discussions.
• Tracking market developments and providing insights.
• Providing synthesised analysis of markets and competitors.
• Building strong relationships with clients and candidates.

Skills

Excellent research skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

2:1 or above 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.