CD Recruitment
Associate Consultant

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Associate Recruitment Consultant Based Manchester
AI is defining the next generation of $1Bn - $100Bn software companies. From our offices in Europe, USA & APAC, CD builds the best AI & SaaS companies in the world, placing elite Go-to-Market (GTM) talent (Software Sales, Growth Marketing, Sales Engineering, Customer Success, Prof Services).
We've set the standard for software companies GTM hiring over 3 decades -with 19,000+ successful placements globally - we are the hidden engine accelerating over 1500+ successful exits.
FY 25/26 was exceptional but FY 26/27 looks set to be a record breaking year.
Listed in the Recruiter Top 100 every year for 10 years, we have ambitious goals and growth plans and are looking to invest in a number of highly talented Associate Consultants.
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Are you smart, curious, driven and ready to build a successful career in a fast-paced, tough and highly rewarding environment?
Our bar is high, but at Associate level, we hire on intelligence, character, attitude & desire. You will then start a journey, learning your craft and developing the sales skills and industry knowledge vital for success.
The financial rewards can be huge - our most successful recruiters are in the top 1% of earners in the UK.
Also, 44% of our recruiters qualified for Presidents Club in Ibiza and Las Vegas last FY showing the breadth of success across the company.
Why CD?
30 years at the top - we have the trophies in the cabinet to prove it and a huge network of incredible (largely exclusive) clients and industry champions; Structured training programme & mentorship by proven top leaders/billers; Daily coaching from our Learning & Development Team, Top Billers and Directors; Focused targets for progression from Day 1; You will be working on live roles & making an impact from the get-go; Big fees - $30K - $60K fees (mostly retained or exclusive); Multiple $1 million+ billers to learn from; High performance culture; Exceptional client base; Ranked in the Recruiter Top 100 every year for 10 years and regularly listed in the Top 10.


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