Tribeca Recruitment
Research Associate – Executive Search
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Research Associate – Executive Search
London | Hybrid Working
An established, highly respected executive search and recruitment consultancy is looking to hire a Research Associate to join its Senior Finance practice.
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in executive search, working alongside experienced consultants on senior finance and corporate leadership appointments across FTSE-listed businesses, private equity-backed companies, and high-growth organizations. The firm has a long-standing reputation in the market, an impressive employee retention record, and a genuine commitment to developing researchers into consultants.
The Role
As a Research Associate, you’ll be involved in the full lifecycle of executive search assignments, including:
- Market mapping and identifying senior talent across target organizations
- Headhunting and engaging passive candidates
- Conducting candidate screening interviews and assessments
- Supporting both retained and contingent search assignments
- Producing candidate reports, market insights, and shortlist documentation
- Coordinating interview processes and maintaining candidate relationships
- Working closely with experienced consultants throughout each assignment
- Developing expertise within finance, corporate development, and broader commercial markets
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We’re Interested in Individuals Who Are:
- Naturally curious and commercially minded
- Excellent communicators who enjoy speaking with senior professionals
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
- Resilient, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Interested in business, corporate finance, and leadership markets
- Motivated by long-term progression into executive search consulting
Training & Progression
Unlike many larger firms, researchers are given exposure to every stage of the search process, including:
- Client meetings and search briefings
- Candidate interviews and assessments
- Shortlist presentations
- Search strategy discussions
- Offer management and negotiations
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There is a clearly defined career path from Research Associate → Associate Consultant → Consultant, with increasing ownership of retained assignments and client relationships.
Culture
The business prides itself on a collaborative, team-first environment where researchers work directly alongside experienced consultants and partners. New joiners receive extensive mentoring, their opinions are valued from day one, and success is recognized through a supportive, meritocratic culture with regular social events and excellent retention.
Ideal Background
Exceptional graduates with strong commercial awareness and a genuine interest in executive search.
If you’re looking to join a business where you’ll receive genuine training, work on high-profile search assignments, and have a clear pathway into consulting, this is an outstanding opportunity.
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