OCR Alpha
Recruitment Consultant - Hedge Fund Specialist Search Firm

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OCR Alpha
OCR Alpha is a specialist search firm focused exclusively on the hedge fund industry. We partner with many of the world's leading investment managers, helping them hire across Investment, Quantitative Research, Technology and Business functions.
We've built a reputation for deep market knowledge, long-term relationships and delivering high-quality search solutions across the alternative investment industry.
As we continue to grow, we're looking to hire a Consultant to join our Non-Investment team, supporting hiring across both the London and US hedge fund markets.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building long-term relationships and wants to immerse themselves in a highly specialised market. Whilst previous buy-side recruitment experience would be ideal, we're equally open to speaking with recruiters from adjacent financial services markets who have a genuine interest in investment management and financial markets.
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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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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.
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.
What we're looking for
- Recruitment experience, ideally within buy-side or financial services recruitment.
- A genuine interest in financial markets and the investment management industry.
- Someone who enjoys building relationships and becoming a trusted adviser to clients and candidates.
- An engaging, commercially minded individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- A desire to develop genuine market expertise rather than operate as a generalist recruiter.


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At OCR Alpha, we pride ourselves on having a genuinely collaborative culture. Everyone in the business is operating within the same market, sharing information, relationships and ideas.
If you're looking to build a long-term career within one of the most specialist areas of financial services recruitment, we'd love to hear from you.
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