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Junior Researcher
Executive Search
Permanent
West End
9-Res/HK
Salary up to 35K + bi-annual bonuses
The Client:
VWA is working with a London-based boutique Executive Search firm in their search for a Junior Researcher to join the team. The firm partners with pre-eminent Private Equity, Venture Capital, Hedge Funds firms, giving the team incredible opportunities to network with future leaders in the industry. They have also fostered a hard-working, collaborative and entrepreneurial company culture.
This is a perfect role for someone with some office-based experience to kickstart their career in Executive Search/Headhunting.
The Junior Researcher role:
Due to a growing number of clients and searches, the firm are looking for a Junior Researcher to support the wider team. Duties will involve but are not limited to:
Reasons to use Rodeo
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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Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
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.
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.
- Reaching out and contacting candidates on the database and external sources such as LinkedIn to discuss potential opportunities
- Supporting the team on existing and upcoming mandates, including preparing of shortlists
- Scheduling of meetings and interviews
- Keeping databases updated with candidate/client activity
- Market mapping
- Producing reports on market relevant topics
- General administration
The successful Junior Researcher will:
- Have prior office or customer service experience (required)
- Demonstrate an excellent academic record including degree education (or equivalent)
- Display excellence in extra curricular activities - such as sports, music or creative endeavours
- Demonstrate curiosity and tenacity
- Be highly service-oriented and people-centric
- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Have a team-orientated approach
- Be highly organised with a strong attention to detail


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Additional Details:
- Competitive salary + twice yearly performance bonuses
- Standard hours: 9.30am – 6.00pm
- Hybrid working – 1 day WFH
- Training and development from day one with clear career trajectories
- Frequent team socials, 1 week work from anywhere in the summer, private healthcare and more!
If you are looking to begin your career in Executive Search, please apply today!
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