• Associate – Retained Executive Search
• £40,000–£55,000 base + £1,500 per assignment
• London | Hybrid (3-4 days in-office)
Delighted to be partnered with a well-established retained search platform renowned for its specialist focus across financial services and private equity.
With a longstanding track record of success and deep partner relationships, this firm delivers high-quality mandates with exceptional consistency—executing over 85 fully retained searches annually, with fees ranging from £30K- £150K.
As an Associate you will join a dynamic and highly collaborative team, working shoulder-to-shoulder with Partners who are working on numerous high value searches at any given time, with work spanning across Investments, Insurance, CFO, CHRO, Actuaries, amongst others.
The opportunity also brings strong financial rewards and a transparent track to future progression.
The Associate will…
– Lead research and candidate engagement across high-profile, fully retained mandates
– Partner directly with senior consultants on multiple simultaneous assignments
– Manage workflows from briefing through to candidate shortlist and offer negotiation
– Build long-term market intelligence across FS and private equity search verticals
– Shape client strategy through insight, feedback, and competitor benchmarking
You Will Need…
– 2 years experience in retained search, research or delivery within executive recruitment
– Confidence handling complex briefs and engaging senior stakeholders
– A clear interest in financial services, private equity or adjacent markets
– Ambition to grow into a Partner-level role in time
– A collegiate mindset and passion for delivering outstanding outcomes
Why You’ll Love It…
– £40K–£55K base + £1,500 bonus per completed assignment
– Clear pathway to Partner with hands-on mentorship
– Consistent pipeline of retained work—no business development required
– Inclusive, long-tenured team culture with exceptional internal retention
– Hybrid model offering flexibility with strong in-office collaboration
Apply today to grow your career with a forward-thinking employer committed to equal opportunity.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we strive to create and maintain a working environment in which everyone is able to make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
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