Recruitment Team Lead - Risk

Thurn Partners; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Team Lead to spearhead their Risk practice. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape a new market vertical within a high-performance search firm, working closely with elite hedge funds and alternative investment firms. You will build and mentor a specialized team, driving candidate generation and client management while upholding the highest professional standards. With a culture of collaboration and excellence, this position promises significant career growth and the chance to make a substantial impact in the alternative investment sector.

Benefits

Uncapped Commission

25 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays

Wellness Benefits

Paid Sabbatical Every 5 Years

Incentive Trips for Top Performers

Complimentary Breakfast and Snacks

Flexible Working Hours

Career Growth Opportunities

Social Events

Full-Pay Maternity Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in executive search or recruitment within financial services.
• Proven track record in business development and client management.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a specialist Risk search team for hedge funds.
• Advise senior leadership on hiring strategy and deliver top talent.

Skills

Executive Search

Business Development

Client Management

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Relevant Certifications

Job description

Who are we?
At Thurn Partners, we don't just connect dots; we create connections that transform businesses. As a specialist high-end search business, our footprint spans across North America and Western Europe, with an unwavering focus on the Alternative Investment Management sector. Our mission? To unite the visionary leadership teams of hedge funds, trading firms, and alternative investment management businesses with the best talent in investment, research, and technology. Our approach is twofold: harnessing innovative technology and adopting a data-driven, systematic mindset in all that we do. Collaboration is at the core of our culture, fostering an environment where ideas thrive, and continuous improvement is a shared commitment.

Position Overview Thurn Partners is looking for a Team Lead to establish and grow our Risk practice, partnering with elite hedge funds, trading firms, and alternative investment managers. This is a chance to take full ownership of a new market vertical within a high-performance search firm operating at the highest levels of the alternative investment space. In this role, you will build and lead a specialist team, driving candidate generation, client management, and business growth while maintaining the highest professional standards. Whether you are an experienced manager or a top-performing consultant ready to step up, this is a chance to shape a practice, develop talent, and contribute to the continued success of Thurn Partners.

Your Role & Impact

• Build and lead – Establish and develop a specialist Risk search team, recruiting for hedge funds and alternative investment firms globally.
• Client access and market impact – Work directly with senior leadership, advising them on hiring strategy and delivering top-tier talent.
• Performance and standards – Set the bar for excellence, both in revenue generation, team growth and client service.
• Development and mentorship – Coach, guide, and develop a team of consultants, helping them to grow and excel in the search industry.

Why Join Thurn Partners?

At Thurn Partners, we champion a long-term mind-set, cultivating real relationships and applying in-depth systematic sector research to deliver exceptional results. Our culture is collaborative, rigorous, and performance-focused, and we work with some of the most prestigious investment firms globally. Building your Career at Thurn Partners, you’ll:

• Get out what you put in - We play generous base salaries and o ur commission is uncapped - earning £100k is common and our highest earners surpass £300k.
• Build and Own Your Success with backing -Take full ownership of a new practice area, shaping a team and driving impact with strong backing from the business
• Clear Leadership Pathway - A structured career progression plan with long-term growth opportunities and leadership development.
• A culture of excellence - Professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement are at the heart of what we do.
• Work at the Highest Level - Engage directly with top-tier hedge funds and alternative investment firms in a high-performance environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in executive search or recruitment, ideally within financial services, risk, or alternative investments.
• A track record of delivery with success in business development, candidate generation, and client management.
• Leadership potential, whether you’re an established manager or an experienced consultant ready to step up.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to think long-term, build a market presence, and execute a growth plan.
• Commitment to excellence and a client-first approach with the ability to operate in a highly professional and high-performance environment.

Our Values

• Always Think Long Term. Work as a Team. Continually Improve. Be Accountable.

Perks of Joining Our Team

• Clear Career Growth pathways and opportunities for learning and development.
• Our commission is uncapped - earning £100k is common and our highest earners surpass £300k.
• We run two incentive trips for top performers every year (winter and summer).
• Start with 25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays. For every year you're with us, earn an extra day, up to a max of 30 days. Plus, we close the offices and scale back operations for two weeks over Christmas, allowing you to balance working from home with spending time with friends and family without affecting your holiday allowance.
• Prioritise your well-being with our wellness benefits, including discounted gym memberships and access to mental health support through our partnership with MYNDUP.
• Been with us for 5 years? Enjoy a 3-month paid sabbatical every 5 years. It's our way of saying thank you.
• Revel in company-hosted social events. From lunches to team-building escapades, we believe in bonding over fun!
• Planning a family? Benefit from 6 months of full-pay maternity leave and 4 weeks of full-pay partner leave, ensuring you have both time and resources for what matters most.
• Seize opportunities to meet our international clientele in Europe and the US.
• Our state-of-the-art office isn't just a workspace. Designed for comfort, creativity, and collaboration we offer complimentary breakfast, snacks, drinks, and gourmet coffee from our in-house barista.

The interview process We have designed our interview process to ensure that we are right for you as much as you are for us. Each process may vary, but our usual format is:

• Online Interview – A bit about you, a bit about us
• Onsite Interview – Meet more of the team in a more formal interview
• Final On-Site Interview & Presentation – Meet more of the team. We will get to know you more and you can ask us anything you want

The Dynamics of Our Workspace

• While our official working hours span from 08:30-18:00, we're not a clock-in, clock-out establishment. Success here often means collaborating outside conventional hours, especially given our international clientele. If you never want to deal with work outside work, this job will not be for you.
• Collaboration is our lifeblood. Thus, we encourage our team to be present at the office 4-5 days a week to learn and grow together. Post-probation, we work from home on Wednesday, and there's room for flexibility for occasional remote work for travel or managing personal errands.

Inclusivity at Thurn Partners

• At Thurn Partners, we don't just accept diversity – we celebrate it. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, and our commitment is rooted deep. Every individual, with their unique strengths and experiences, is a valued member of our team.
• Equality for All: Our mission extends beyond work. It's about creating an environment where everyone, irrespective of background or belief, feels safe, respected, and empowered to grow.
• Your Needs Matter: If there are any accommodations or adjustments you need to thrive in an interview process with us, please don’t hesitate to let us know. Your comfort and success are paramount to us.

If you are ready to take on this challenge, apply now or contact Anna Bethell for a confidential discussion.

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