Anson McCade
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Graduate Recruitment Consultant – Quant Finance & Systematic Trading
London-based | US market focus (flexible working hours to overlap with US clients)
Anson McCade is a leading executive search and consultancy firm headquartered in the UK, with an international client base including the world’s top hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and investment banks.
We are looking for ambitious graduates from any discipline to join our Quant Finance & Systematic Trading practice in London, supporting our expansion into the U.S. market. This is a unique opportunity to launch a high-impact career in recruitment, working with elite quantitative talent and leading global firms.
What you’ll be doing
- Talent sourcing & headhunting: Engaging with top quantitative talent, from PhDs and developers to traders and portfolio managers.
- Candidate support: Assisting with the recruitment process, including scheduling, interview prep, and managing client interactions.
- Market research: Mapping talent, tracking trends in systematic trading, quant research, and technology.
- Client support: Helping to prepare candidate shortlists, job descriptions, and presentations for U.S. clients.
- Collaboration & learning: Working alongside senior consultants, gaining exposure to executive search techniques, business development, and quantitative finance.
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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.
What we’re looking for
- Recent graduate in any discipline.
- Sharp intellect, strong analytical skills, and the ability to grasp complex, technical material.
- Highly motivated, ambitious, and resilient — relentless in pursuit of results.
- Excellent communication and organisation skills.
- Curious about quant finance and systematic trading, and eager to learn the industry.
- Willingness to work hours overlapping with the U.S. market (typically early mornings / late evenings in London).


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What’s in it for you
- Structured training in executive search and quantitative finance recruitment.
- Exposure to top-tier U.S. hedge funds, prop shops, and trading firms.
- Base salary £30–42k, with uncapped commission potential — high performers can achieve six-figure earnings as they grow.
- Hands-on experience with front-office quantitative mandates from day one.
- Opportunity to fast-track your career in a high-growth, high-performance environment.
- Flexible London-based role with support from a market-leading London HQ.
If you are a hungry, ambitious graduate who can quickly absorb technical material and is motivated to build a career in quantitative finance recruitment, we’d love to hear from you.
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