Graduate Executive Search Consultant – Capital Markets
Location: London (SE1)
Salary: £28,000–£35,000 DOE base + commission
Start: Flexible
About the Opportunity
My client is a specialist Executive Search firm operating exclusively within global capital markets. With a 15-year track record, 30 staff and deep partnerships across investment banks, hedge funds and asset managers, they are recognised as a premium provider to mid-sized hedge funds.
The team are consistently placing top talent across Fixed Income Trading, Systematic Quant, Commodities, Trading Technology and Prime Broking.
This is one of the best-paying markets in the entire search industry and an exceptional long-term career route.
My client is now hiring motivated, intelligent graduates to join their high-performing team.
What You’ll Be Doing
This is a full 360° Executive Search role where relationships, sales ability and market knowledge are key. You’ll be trained to run high-value mandates within hedge funds, banks and trading firms, with rapid responsibility as soon as you demonstrate capability.
You will:
• Map and research trading, quant and investment markets
• Engage front-office talent – analysts, traders, PMs, quants and senior leadership
• Lead candidate qualification and pitch retained/exclusive mandates
• Support partners on major searches, including senior front-office hires
• Build deep knowledge of macro, discretionary, quant and systematic markets
• Learn how to influence, persuade and become an expert people operator
Candidate Requirements
This is a high-calibre environment – they hire graduates who show excellence and strong commercial instincts.
You must have:
• A–B grade A-levels
• A Top University degree (all disciplines considered)
• Clear communication skills and resilience - proven in achievements to date
• Ideally: evidence of sales ability, BD exposure, cold calling or front-facing experience
Market & Deal Environment
Deal sizes average £90k, rising to £300k–£750k for senior hires.
Commission bands:
• 15% on £50–100k
• 27.5% on £100–200k
• 32.5% on £200–300k
• 40% on £300–400k
• 45% on £400k+
As you start placing over 3/4 people per year you can see how the commission stacks.
Culture
My client is fast-paced, intelligent, commercial and highly committed to developing their people. They compete with some of the world’s top search firms and work exclusively on investment-driven roles where knowledge, curiosity and relationship-building matter.
This is an excellent long-term career path, offering high earnings and deep expertise in a premium, specialist market.
About Hypha
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