Nero Partners
Senior Researcher - Financial Services Executive Search

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Senior Researcher | Executive Search | Financial Services
London | £40-60k base + £25-35k bonus
A retained boutique executive search firm, founded in 2012, with a team of 10. Financial services focused, working closely with family offices, PE investors, global asset managers, and investment firms.
The founder you'd be working for directly is a consistent £1.7m+ biller who works exclusively retained, with fees ranging from £100k up to £400k. He's been recognized for years as one of the leading financial headhunters in London.
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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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.
About the Role
The role is purely research focused. It'll suit someone who wants to deliver quality, well-researched projects, shortlists, and client decks. You're probably more interested in solving the puzzle and covering every angle for the client than being the loudest person in the room.
Progression-wise, this person steps into leading research for the firm. Market research, comp analysis, and benchmarking are already a revenue stream there, so you'd own that going forward and be compensated off the back of it.


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Compensation
- Base Salary: £40-60k
- Bonus: £25-35k across commission and bonus, some formulaic and some discretionary
Location
Mayfair based, four days in the office with Fridays from home.
Benefits
- Travel into the office within Zone 3 is covered
- 25 days holiday plus your birthday
How to Apply
Apply here or email chris@neropartners.co.uk
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