Research Assistant – Hunter Bond Location: London (Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-Time Hunter Bond is a specialist recruitment consultancy serving the financial services, fintech, and technology sectors. We partner with some of the world’s most innovative and ambitious companies to help them find the very best talent. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and intellectually curious — and we’re looking for a Research Assistant to help us go even further. The Role As a Research Assistant, you will be at the heart of our talent identification and market intelligence work. You’ll support our consultants in finding, engaging, and assessing top-tier professionals, while also conducting deep research into market trends, company structures, and candidate pools. Your insights will directly influence our ability to deliver exceptional service to clients. Key Responsibilities Conduct targeted research to map markets, identify potential candidates, and track competitor activity. Maintain and update our internal database to ensure accurate, high-quality candidate records. Assist in drafting job descriptions, market reports, and candidate briefs. Analyse data from multiple sources to uncover talent trends and opportunities. Support consultants with candidate outreach and initial screening. About You A sharp, detail-oriented researcher who loves digging into data and spotting patterns. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable handling large datasets and multiple research tools. Highly organised with a proactive mindset. Why Join Us? Opportunity to learn from highly experienced recruiters in a supportive environment. Exposure to the inner workings of the global financial and technology recruitment market. Clear progression pathways into consulting, research leadership, or market analysis. Competitive salary plus performance-based incentives. Collaborative culture that rewards curiosity, initiative, and results. If you’re energised by research, motivated by results, and ready to grow your career in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating environment, we’d love to hear from you. If the above is of interest please apply or reach out to myself at dperry@hunterbond.com