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Graduate Executive Search Researcher - £32.5K-£35K + Commission (£50K OTE Year 1) (£50K OTE Year 2) (£100K OTE Year 3)
Are you ambitious, driven, and eager to break into the world of executive search? Do you have an interest in finance & technology and a passion for doing a job to the best of your ability?
About Us
We are a specialist Executive Search firm that partners with some of the world’s most sophisticated hedge funds, private equity firms, and investment banks, helping them secure elite technology talent. Our expertise lies in sourcing and placing highly skilled software engineers, quantitative developers, and data specialists who play a pivotal role in shaping the future of global finance.
With a deep understanding of both cutting-edge technology and the financial markets, we act as trusted advisors to our clients, providing market intelligence, strategic hiring solutions, and access to the industry’s top-tier talent.
We are a high-performance, high-reward team that values ambition, collaboration, and innovation. Our culture is both fast-paced and highly sociable, with regular team events, Michelin-star dining experiences, and holidays to world-class destinations to celebrate success.
As we continue to scale, we’re looking for exceptional individuals to join us and grow into future leaders within the business.
The Role
As a Junior Researcher, you will be at the heart of our talent identification process, working on exciting global projects to source and engage top-tier professionals. Your key responsibilities will include:
?? Talent Sourcing: Using LinkedIn and other tools to find and engage with the best technology specialists in finance.?? Market Research: Gaining deep insights into hiring trends, salary benchmarks, and industry developments.?? Project Building: Developing strategic research projects to ensure we identify the highest-caliber candidates.?? Candidate Engagement: Reaching out to potential candidates, qualifying their suitability, and building relationships.?? Collaboration: Working closely with Consultants to match top talent with exclusive roles.
What We’re Looking For
? Strong Communication Skills - Confident, professional, and able to engage with senior-level candidates.? Curious & Analytical Mindset - You enjoy research, problem-solving, and spotting trends.? Interest in Finance & Technology - A passion for the evolving tech landscape within financial markets.? Ambitious & Goal-Oriented - You thrive in a results-driven environment and are motivated by success.? Degree-Educated (or Equivalent Experience) - A background in research, recruitment, finance, or tech is a plus, but not essential.
What’s in it for You?
?? Competitive Salary & Lucrative Commission - £30,000 base with realistic OTE of £50,000 in Year 1.?? Fast Career Progression - A clear path from Researcher ? Consultant ? Senior Consultant ? Partner.�? Unrivalled Social Culture - Regular team events, Michelin-star dining experiences, and holidays to top destinations.�? Work with High-Profile Clients - Engage with some of the world’s most prestigious hedge funds and investment banks.?? Exciting, Fast-Paced Environment - No two days are the same, and hard work is well rewarded.?? Long-Term Leadership Potential - Develop into a Partner role, leading your own team and driving business strategy.
Virtus Talent are here to guide you through the interview process, make sure you are fully prepared for interviews and coach you on how to get your transferable skills and traits across in the interview. We will aim to secure you several interviews with several companies that you like the look of with the view of securing you several jobs offers.
