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Research Consultant – Retained Global Executive Search

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Research Consultant – Retained Global Executive Search
London | Hybrid
Financial Services & Capital Markets
Are you a talented recruiter looking to move into a more elite market, or an exceptional graduate hoping to build a career in executive search?
My client is a leading executive search firm specialising in senior and C-suite appointments across financial services, alternative investments, and capital markets.
You will work on high-value international searches across the UK, EMEA, and US, partnering with asset managers, wealth management firms, private funds, and investment businesses.
The Opportunity
- Work on senior and C-suite search assignments
- Research global financial and investment markets
- Engage with high-calibre executives and investment professionals
- Support searches across Equities, Asset Management, Alternatives, and Wealth Management
- Build relationships with leading financial institutions across EMEA and the US
- Develop into a credible, commercially successful executive search consultant
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.
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.
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.
See breakdownIt 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.
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.
Why Join?
- Predominantly retained executive search
- Search fees ranging from £20,000 to £150,000
- Exposure to genuinely senior, international mandates
- Specialist, high-value markets
- Brighton and London offices
- Flexible 3/2 hybrid working model
- Strong long-term earning and career progression potential
You do not need years of recruitment experience.


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We are looking for someone intelligent, commercially curious, and confident speaking with senior professionals. You must be ambitious, resilient, and motivated to become an expert in your market.
This Could Suit:
- An academic, polished recruiter looking to move into retained executive search
- A graduate with strong academics, commercial awareness, and outstanding communication skills
- Someone working in sales, research, or financial services who wants a more intellectually challenging career
Interested?
Send me a message for a confidential conversation.
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