Full job descriptionGraduate Executive Search Consultant | Executive Search Graduate Scheme London 2026

£28,000 - £30,000 Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission + £100,000+ OTEGraduate Executive Search Consultant | Graduate Headhunter | Financial Services Recruitment | Executive Search London


Looking for more than a standard graduate job?
Edmund & Evans are exclusively partnering with one of London’s most respected Executive Search firms to hire ambitious graduates for their 2026 intake.
This is an opportunity to enter the world of Executive Search, partnering with some of the biggest names across Investment Banking, Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Asset Management and Trading Technology.
Unlike traditional recruitment, Executive Search focuses on identifying, engaging and advising senior professionals within highly specialised markets. You will work on retained assignments, exclusive mandates and strategic hires that can generate six-figure fees.
If you are ambitious, commercially driven and want to build a career with genuine long-term earning potential, this could be one of the most exciting graduate opportunities available in London.

Why Executive Search?Executive Search sits at the highest end of the recruitment industry.
You won’t be competing against dozens of agencies for jobs or sending hundreds of CVs.
Instead, you’ll become a trusted adviser to leading financial institutions, helping them identify and secure exceptional talent globally.
You’ll develop expertise within specialist markets including:
*Investment Banking
*Hedge Funds
*Private Equity
*Asset Management
*Trading Technology
*Quantitative Finance
*Capital Markets
*Financial Technology
This is a career that combines sales, research, relationship management, market intelligence and strategic consulting.

Exceptional Earning PotentialRecruitment is one of the few graduate careers where your earnings are directly linked to your performance.
Within this business:
*Half of the team earn 49% commission
*Many consultants earn £100,000+ annually
*Several consultants earn £300,000+ per year
*One graduate billed £1.4 million by year five and earned more than £500,000
If you’re motivated by achievement, progression and financial success, few graduate careers offer comparable opportunities.

What You’ll Be DoingAs a Graduate Executive Search Consultant, you’ll be trained to identify and engage senior professionals across global financial markets.
Responsibilities include:
*Conducting market research and competitor analysis
*Identifying high-calibre candidates across global markets
*Speaking with senior professionals about career opportunities
*Managing executive search projects from start to finish
*Building relationships with investment firms and hiring leaders
*Conducting detailed candidate interviews
*Advising clients on market trends and talent strategy
*Supporting retained search assignments
*Developing expertise within a specialist financial market
You will work across EMEA, North America, APAC and LATAM, giving you genuine international exposure from the beginning of your career.

Graduate Training ProgrammeYou’ll receive industry-leading training from experienced Executive Search professionals and Partners.
Training includes:
*Executive Search methodology
*Headhunting and candidate engagement
*Financial markets training
*Investment Banking and Hedge Fund market knowledge
*Negotiation and influencing skills
*Business development
*Client management
*Leadership development
The aim is to develop you into a genuine market specialist rather than a transactional recruiter.

Benefits*£30,000 - £32,000 starting salary
*Uncapped commission
*Industry-leading commission structure
*Hybrid working
*International travel opportunities
*Structured graduate training programme
*Fast-track progression
*Lunch clubs and incentive trips
*Company socials
*Pension scheme
*Wellness support
*Exposure to some of the world’s leading financial institutions

CultureThis is a high-performance environment without the aggressive culture often associated with sales organisations.
The business offers:
*Collaborative team environment
*Shared success culture
*Outstanding mentorship
*Regular social events
*International incentive trips
*Charity and community initiatives
*Merit-based progression
Many consultants remain with the business long-term because of the culture, earning potential and career opportunities available.

What We’re Looking ForSuccessful Executive Search Consultants are typically:
*Degree educated (or graduating in 2026)
*Intelligent and commercially aware
*Strong communicators
*Naturally curious
*Ambitious and competitive
*Interested in business and financial markets
*Resilient and driven
*Relationship-focused
Previous sales experience, leadership positions, competitive sport, fundraising or entrepreneurial experience can be advantageous but is not essential.
Attitude, work ethic and ambition are what matter most.

About Edmund & EvansEdmund & Evans specialise in placing graduates into London’s leading Recruitment and Executive Search firms.
In 2024, we successfully placed 56 graduates and trainee consultants, with 95% still thriving in the industry today.
We only partner with businesses that offer genuine training, progression and long-term career opportunities.

Apply TodayThis opportunity is ideal for graduates searching for:
*Executive Search Graduate Scheme
*Graduate Executive Search Consultant
*Graduate Headhunter Jobs London
*Graduate Recruitment Consultant Financial Services
*Hedge Fund Recruitment Jobs
*Investment Banking Recruitment Careers
*Executive Search Analyst
*Graduate Recruiter London
*Private Equity Recruitment Jobs
Applications are now open for the 2026 intake.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 3 working days.