Graduate Recruitment Consultant (Private Equity)

27 Talent; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency in London is seeking a Graduate Recruitment Consultant to build client relationships and recruit candidates for private equity funds. Starting salary is £28,000 with OTE of £35,000 - £40,000 in the first year, and commission up to 50%. Candidates should be hard-working, competitive, and possess strong social skills. The role offers clear career progression, autonomy, and a sociable work environment with generous holidays.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Incentives and company trips

Qualifications

• Must be career driven and fulfill at least two of the listed criteria.
• Track record of hard work or competitive achievements.
• Confident, communicative, and personable.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with new and existing clients.
• Headhunt appropriate candidates for client positions.
• Undergo training with a dedicated Learning and Development Manager.
• Progress from trainee to director within 5 years based on merit.

Skills

Hard-working

Competitive

Social skills

Strong communication

Results driven

Education

A Levels (A* - B grades)

2:1 degree or above from a Top 40 UK University

Job description

Overview

Graduate Recruitment Consultant (Private Equity)

Salary: Starting Basic Salary £28,000 + commission (1st Year OTE £35,000 - £40,000)

Our client is a specialist Financial Services recruitment agency who specialise in placing finance professionals within Private Equity Funds and their portfolio companies. They have 50 employees across their London and Manchester offices, and they are a multimillion-pound turnover business.

Responsibilities

• Your role as a recruitment consultant is to build relationships with new and existing clients to win their business and then headhunt the appropriate candidates in the market to fill your client’s positions. You will be taught all the necessary skills and industry knowledge in order to make you successful in your role.
• You will be trained by a dedicated Learning and Development Manager and have a bespoke training plan tailored to you.
• The career progression is meritocratic and extremely clear. It is possible for consultants to progressed from a trainee to a director within 5 years!
• On Target Earnings (OTE) Year 1: £45,000; Year 2 £65,000; Year 3 £90,000+

Candidate Profile / Qualifications

We are looking for hard-working, competitive and social individuals who are career driven. You will need to fulfil at least two of the following criteria:

• A Levels (A* - B grades) and 2:1 degree or above from a Top 40 UK University
• A track record of working hard (e.g., worked alongside studies, competed in sports teams, achieved strong academics)
• Highly results driven
• Confident, strong communicator and personable

Package

• Starting basic salary £28,000 + uncapped commission (basic salary increases with each promotion)
• Up to 50% commission
• Autonomy and flexible working arrangements
• Generous holiday allowance
• Sociable environment with lots of incentives and company trips

Apply today and a 27 Talent Consultant will be in touch within 2 weeks if your application is successful.