• Principal Consultant
• £45,000–£60,000 + commission up to 40%
• London | Hybrid 3 days
We’re working with a high-performing search firm specialising in front-office recruitment across global financial services. With 135% NFI growth and top billers exceeding £700k, the business is scaling fast with an eye on US expansion, new hires and a 2027 target of 100 consultants worldwide.
Their average fee is £26k, their client base includes global buy-side giants and elite investment banks, and their commission structure is among the most generous in the industry. You’ll join a lean, entrepreneurial team with clear ambition, market credibility, and high-trust access to C-suite and Partner-level mandates.
The Principal Consultant
will lead either an Infrastructure or M&A desk, focused on delivering mandates across the US market.
Role Highlights The Principal Consultant
will…
– Build and grow a high-fee desk in M&A or Infrastructure
– Own client relationships across US and transatlantic markets
– Place mid-to-senior level front-office talent with global firms
– Deliver mandates using retained and exclusive contingent models
– Partner closely with senior leadership on strategic hiring
You Will Need:
– Track record of success in financial services recruitment
– Experience placing into M&A, Infrastructure, or adjacent markets
– Comfort working US hours or transatlantic time zones
– Confidence handling retained or exclusive search processes
– Strong commercial instincts and relationship-building skills
Why You’ll Love It:
– £45k–£60k base + up to 40% commission
– Work on £26k average fees with elite financial clients
– 135% YoY NFI growth + £4m revenue in 2024
– Build your desk with warm client relationships since 2015
– High-trust, adult environment with low KPIs
– Opportunity to work on mandates with Brookfield, GIC & more
– US market focus with London base and NYC expansion planned
– Opportunity to relocate to the US
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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