Junior Research Associate – Executive Search

Build a broad commercial view of fintech while learning how senior leadership teams are shaped. This graduate research role offers varied projects, exposure to different markets and regular contact with experienced professionals from the start.

The Company

Based in London, this specialist executive search firm works across fintech markets including payments, banking, private equity, financial services and credit. You will join a small, close-knit team with experience from established executive search firms. The breadth of client work means you can build knowledge across several areas of fintech while seeing how different organisations approach leadership, growth and senior appointments.

The Role

As a Graduate Research Associate, you will contribute to senior-level search assignments across a changing mix of sectors and projects. Rather than focusing on one narrow market from day one, you will research new organisations, speak with senior professionals and build an understanding of different business models. Alongside live project work, you will learn from Consultants and senior colleagues, developing research, communication and commercial judgement with room to grow as your experience increases.

• Research organisations and markets to identify potential senior-level candidates
• Build talent maps and structured longlists for live executive search projects
• Interview senior professionals to understand experience, suitability and motivation
• Support Consultants and senior colleagues across multiple concurrent assignments
• Analyse leadership trends, governance issues and organisational challenges
• Adapt quickly as projects move into new fintech sectors and subject areas

Benefits and Perks

The team offers a collaborative environment where graduates can learn through varied assignments and close contact with experienced colleagues. As well as a starting salary of £30k-£35k, you will also get the following benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Strong graduate training and development
• Monthly meetings with a Partner to tailor your personal development plan
• Clear, meritocratic progression routes
• Early exposure to board-level and executive leadership assignments

Requirements

You do not need a specific degree subject or previous executive search experience. The essentials are a strong academic foundation, curiosity and evidence that you can research, think clearly and take initiative.

Must-Have

• A 2:1 degree or equivalent, with all disciplines considered
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Evidence of initiative through work, societies, volunteering or similar activities

Apply now

If you want a graduate role that lets you explore different fintech markets while building practical research and commercial skills, apply now to begin your career in executive search.