Graduate Executive Search Consultant - Hedge Funds & Asset Management

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm in London is seeking a Graduate Executive Search Consultant to join their team. This position offers a base salary of £28,000–£32,000 with uncapped commission, potential earnings of £40,000–£50,000 in the first year, and the chance to work with top-tier investment firms. Applicants should be Russell Group graduates with strong analytical and communication skills. A dynamic team culture encourages career development and global opportunities.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Early-finish Fridays

Quarterly team incentives

Ongoing mentorship and coaching

Dynamic team culture

Qualifications

• Recent or upcoming Russell Group graduate.
• Preference for subjects requiring strong analysis and research.
• Polished, articulate, and credible in conversations with senior professionals.

Responsibilities

• Research and map hedge fund and buy-side talent markets.
• Build relationships with senior investment professionals globally.
• Negotiate high-value offers and close deals that shape the investment world.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Commercial awareness

Resilience under pressure

Self-starting and ambitious

Education

Russell Group graduate

Job description

Job Description

Graduate Executive Search Consultant – Hedge Funds & Asset Management

Location: London HQ | £28,000–£32,000 base + Uncapped Commission | £40K–£50K OTE Year 1

Are you a recent or upcoming Russell Group graduate (Class of 2024 or 2025) with top-tier communication skills and advanced research capabilities?

Break into an intellectually demanding and financially rewarding sector—Executive Search for global hedge funds and asset management firms.

We're hiring five outstanding graduates to join a specialist Executive Search team partnering with some of the world’s most prestigious buy-side investment houses, multi-strategy hedge funds, and high-performing asset managers across London, New York, and the Middle East.

Why Choose Executive Search in Investment Recruitment?

Strategic Career Development

You’ll receive best-in-class training in research, headhunting, and client management, setting you up for a future in elite-level consulting, leadership, or international business development.

Analytical & Commercial Exposure

You’ll work on high-value mandates, often directly with investment partners and portfolio managers. Understand market trends, analyse talent data, and operate at the intersection of finance, talent, and strategy.

High-Earning Potential

Base salary: £28,000–£32,000 + uncapped commission. First-year earnings of £40,000–£50,000, rising to £60,000+ in year two. Top performers reach six figures within three years.

Global Opportunities

After 12–18 months in London, high performers may relocate to our offices in New York or Dubai. International exposure, world-class clients, and accelerated earnings await.

Entrepreneurial Environment

This is a meritocratic, start-up energy culture within a structured, high-growth business. You'll be encouraged to build your own portfolio, own your results, and think like a partner.

The Offer

• £28,000–£32,000 base salary + uncapped commission
• OTE £40,000–£50,000 Year 1
• Early-finish Fridays & hybrid working
• Global mobility pathway
• Quarterly team incentives – think Michelin-star dinners, Europe weekenders, NYC trips
• Ongoing mentorship & executive coaching
• Dynamic, supportive team culture – no egos, just ambition

You Are:

• A Russell Group graduate (any discipline, but preference for subjects requiring strong analysis and research)
• Naturally polished, articulate, and credible in conversations with senior investment professionals
• Highly analytical, commercially aware
• A strong communicator – persuasive, confident, and resilient under pressure
• Self-starting, ambitious, and hungry to learn in a competitive, fast-moving industry
• Humble, collaborative, and ready to be part of something high-growth

The Role (360 Executive Search)

This is a full-cycle search role where you'll:

• Research and map hedge fund and buy-side talent markets
• Build relationships with senior investment professionals globally
• Create and manage hiring strategies for elite fund clients
• Negotiate high-value offers and close deals that shape the investment world

Reach out to Vicky at Hypha Recruit for more information.

Hypha Recruit

We partner with elite Executive Search and recruitment firms across London and beyond. Our clients work across Hedge Funds, Private Equity, FinTech, Legal, Life Sciences, Tech, and more. We represent high-potential grads who want more than just a job—they want influence, progression, and serious earning potential.

Let’s talk about what your career could be.