Graduate Executive Search - lucrative Consultant opportunity

Job description

Have you considered a career in Quantitative Trading & Technology search? We're working on behalf of a specialist search firm to find graduates who mix strong academic backgrounds with competitiveness & resilience.

About the Firm

Our client is a specialist search firm delivering exceptional talent to some of the world's most sophisticated financial institutions. Applying a qualitative, research-driven approach to quantitative and technology-driven markets, they partner with proprietary trading firms, hedge funds and Tier-1 investment banks across major global financial centres including London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Paris.

The Opportunity

This is a graduate opportunity to build a career in executive search identifying, engaging and placing the quantitative traders, researchers, developers and data scientists that leading hedge funds and financial institutions depend on. You'll work directly with a Principal/Partner, learning a search methodology covering market mapping, talent identification and client relationship management within one of the most commercially rewarding niches in recruitment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting executive search mandates for the firm's existing client base of hedge funds, proprietary trading firms and investment banks
• Researching, mapping and engaging talent across Quantitative Trading, Quant Research & Development, Front Office Technology and Data Science/Analytics
• Building direct relationships with candidates and helping manage strategic hiring build-outs across Europe, the US and Asia

What We're Looking For

• A strong academic record, open to all degree disciplines, as this is a commercial, relationship-driven role rather than a technical one
• Evidence of drive and competitiveness: sporting achievement, leadership/captaincy, or high-quality internships
• Sharp communication skills, commercial curiosity, and genuine resilience

Why?

• Competitive base salary with a strong first-year bonus expectation, and a clear compensation progression path
• Direct mentorship from a Director/Partner from day one
• Opportunity for promotion and market ownership as your client ownership abilities develop
• International travel and exposure to a truly global market
• A track record of developing graduates into market-leading consultants

This client are actively hiring and ideally looking for graduates to start in September. Please submit your CV for consideration and to learn more.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-09-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

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