TRM Recruitment
Executive Search Consultant- No Experience Needed
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This isn't traditional recruitment.
You'll specialise in Quantitative Trading and Software Engineering, identifying and representing some of the most sought-after technology talent in the market and placing them into elite buy-side firms across the US.
Think software engineers from Google, Meta and other leading technology companies, as well as experienced talent moving between the world's leading hedge funds and quantitative trading firms.
These are highly specialised hires, often involving compensation packages worth millions of dollars over the course of a career. The market is genuinely high-value: current US buy-side demand remains particularly strong across quantitative research, trading and engineering.
The numbers
- Average fee in 2025: $240,000
- Average fee in 2026: $300,000
- Highest fee in 2026: $1,000,000
- Typical deal cycle: 6 weeks – 6 months
- 70% of candidates: sourced from outside financial services, including companies such as Google and Meta
- 30%: lateral moves between hedge funds and quantitative trading firms
- Commission: up to 70%
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
You're not working a volume desk. You're working on a small number of highly valuable searches where the quality of your research, candidate management and execution matters.
Why this role is different
180/270-degree search
There is no traditional cold-calling BD requirement. The focus is on finding, engaging and managing exceptional candidates through complex hiring processes.
You'll work on searches where you're dealing with:
- Elite software engineers, quants and technology specialists
- Hedge funds, quantitative trading firms and investment businesses
- Candidates commanding eight-figure compensation packages
- Complex processes lasting anywhere from six weeks to six months
You'll also learn directly from consultants who have already built seven-figure billing desks, giving you exposure to how genuine executive search is done from day one.
Boutique, without the stuffiness.
Small enough that you'll get responsibility quickly, but established enough to have the clients, network and track record to work on searches that most graduate recruiters simply won't see.
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What we're looking for
We're less interested in whether you've recruited before and more interested in how you think and how you operate.
We're looking for graduates who are:
- Methodical – able to work through complex information without losing sight of the bigger picture
- Commercially curious – interested in understanding businesses, markets and what motivates high-performing people
- Driven – genuinely ambitious about developing a career rather than simply finding a first job
- Personable – confident speaking with senior candidates and clients and able to build credibility quickly
- Resilient – comfortable working on searches where patience and persistence matter
- Detail-focused – able to manage multiple moving parts across a six-week to six-month process
You don't need previous recruitment experience.
You could be a 2:1 graduate from a strong university, someone with sales or commercial experience, or simply someone who can demonstrate that you've consistently pushed yourself to perform at a high level.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
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