Talent Acquisition Associate

Job description

Catalyst are partnering with a leading global private equity firm with a strong culture and established London presence, supporting a sophisticated investment function across its European platform.

They are seeking a Talent Acquisition Associate to join the London HR team, supporting investment hiring across the European Private Equity business. This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to take ownership of a highly competitive and structured Associate hiring programme, working closely with senior stakeholders and headhunters in a best-in-class investment environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end investment team hiring processes, with a focus on the annual Associate recruitment cycle
• Manage relationships with external search firms, including briefings, pipeline oversight and quality control
• Coordinate all aspects of the recruitment process, including interview scheduling, logistics and candidate communications
• Maintain accurate tracking and ATS systems, ensuring strong data integrity and reporting
• Analyse recruitment data to provide insights on pipeline performance, conversion and process improvements
• Support offer management and contribute to the evolution of hiring processes, including interview frameworks and assessment design
• Partner closely with HR and investment teams to deliver a seamless and high-quality candidate experience

Candidate Profile

• Approximately 3 years’ experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, ideally within financial services or a professional services environment
• Proven experience managing complex, high-volume recruitment processes, either agency-side or in-house
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage with senior professionals and external partners
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical mindset, with experience using data to inform decision-making and improve processes
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach

This is an excellent opportunity for a high potential candidate to work within a fast paced and dynamic environment.

If this could be of interest please apply via the advertisement.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

13-06-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English