Research Associate – Executive Search

Research Associate – Executive Search

London | Hybrid Working

An established, highly respected executive search and recruitment consultancy is looking to hire a Research Associate to join its Senior Finance practice

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in executive search, working alongside experienced consultants on senior finance and corporate leadership appointments across FTSE-listed businesses, private equity-backed companies and high-growth organisations. The firm has a long-standing reputation in the market, an impressive employee retention record and a genuine commitment to developing researchers into consultants.

The Role

As a Research Associate, you’ll be involved in the full lifecycle of executive search assignments, including:

• Market mapping and identifying senior talent across target organisati
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• tesConducting candidate screening interviews and assessme
• ntsSupporting both retained and contingent search assignme
• ntsProducing candidate reports, market insights and shortlist documentat
• ionCoordinating interview processes and maintaining candidate relationsh
• ipsWorking closely with experienced consultants throughout each assignm
• entDeveloping expertise within finance, corporate development and broader commercial markets.

We’re interested in individuals who are:

• Naturally curious and commercially minded
• Excellent communicators who enjoy speaking with senior professionals
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Resilient, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities
• Interested in business, corporate finance and leadership markets
• Motivated by long-term progression into executive search consulting.

Training & Progression

Unlike many larger firms, researchers are given exposure to every stage of the search process, including

• Client meetings and search briefings
• Candidate interviews and assess
• Shortlist presentations
• Search strategy discus
• Offer management and negotiations

There is a clearly defined career path from Research Associate → Associate Consultant → Consultant, with increasing ownership of retained assignments and client relationships.

Culture

The business prides itself on a collaborative, team-first environment where researchers work directly alongside experienced consultants and partners. New joiners receive extensive mentoring, their opinions are valued from day one, and success is recognised through a supportive, meritocratic culture with regular social events and excellent retention

ention.

Ideal Background

Exceptional graduates with strong commercial awareness and a genuine interest in executive search.

If you’re looking to join a business where you’ll receive genuine training, work on high-profile search assignments and have a clear pathway into a consultant role this is an outstanding opportunity.