Sainty Hird is a specialist executive search firm with over 30 years' experience advising leaders across the investment industry. We are proud to be B Corp Certified and recognised as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work—reflecting our commitment to purpose-led business, high standards and a culture where people thrive.
We're hiring an Associate to join our Asset & Wealth Management Practice in Mayfair (Monday–Thursday in office).
The Opportunity
Our clients include global and boutique asset managers, wealth management firms, private banks, and asset owners such as pension funds and sovereign institutions. We operate exclusively on retained, high-impact mandates, advising on senior appointments across C-suite, C-1 and C-2 leadership roles, as well as Board and Non-Executive Director positions.
This is not a siloed research role. You will work across the full lifecycle of executive search—shaping strategy, engaging senior talent, and delivering work directly to clients operating at the forefront of the investment industry.
A key part of how we work is the integration of advanced AI tools (including Claude) into our research and execution processes. We use AI to enhance market mapping, synthesise complex information, and produce sharper, insight-led outputs—while maintaining the judgement, discretion and precision expected in senior hiring.
The Role
* Designing and executing search strategies across asset and wealth management
* Conducting detailed market mapping and competitive intelligence
* Using AI-enabled research tools (including Claude) to analyse markets, talent flows and leadership dynamics
* Engaging senior executives and building credible candidate relationships
* Producing high-quality, board-ready candidate reports and client materials
* Supporting client delivery through updates, briefings and interview processes
What we are looking for
* Experience in asset management, wealth management, asset owners, or executive search
* Strong analytical and research capability, with an interest in AI-enhanced workflows
* Excellent written communication and high standards of accuracy
* Confidence engaging senior stakeholders
* Intellectual curiosity about investment businesses and leadership
* A collaborative, commercially aware mindset
Why Sainty Hird?
We are a collaborative, high-trust team that values rigour, judgement and long-term relationships. Backed by three decades of sector expertise and a culture recognised for putting people first, we offer a place to build deep expertise, do meaningful work, and grow your career alongside colleagues who hold themselves to the highest standards.