Research associate - Delivery Consultant (Asset Management Executive Search)

Research Associate / Senior Associate / Delivery Consultant (Asset Management Executive Search)Location: London | Start: Immediate | Sector: Asset Management Executive SearchSalary: £30,000–£50,000+ basic, depending on experienceSector: Executive Search for the Asset management sectorAbout the CompanyAre you curious, ambitious and interested in building a career within investment and executive search?We have an exciting opportunity to join a leading executive search consultancy that partners with some of the world’s top asset managers.This is not your typical recruitment firm. The business operates in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment where market insight, strategy and innovation are central to how they work with clients.Due to continued growth, they currently have capacity to make two new hires and are flexible on level. They are open to ambitious individuals looking to develop their career, as well as more experienced researchers, delivery consultants or recruiters with relevant financial markets experience.The RoleYou will have the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of the global asset management industry and learn how leading investment firms operate, compete and attract talent.Working closely with senior consultants, you will help map markets, identify and engage high-calibre professionals, and uncover valuable competitive intelligence for clients.Depending on your experience, responsibilities will include:Mapping markets and identifying leading talent across the asset management industry.Using cutting-edge research tools, databases and social platforms to identify and engage high-calibre professionals.Building relationships with senior professionals and industry leaders.Working closely with senior consultants on executive search mandates.Developing the skills and market knowledge to progress towards running end-to-end searches.Supporting the delivery and management of advisory, market intelligence and insight projects for clients.Developing a detailed understanding of investment firms, strategies, teams and the competitive landscape.Who They Are Looking ForThey are looking for bright, motivated and intellectually curious individuals who want to build genuine expertise within financial markets.You will ideally be:An exceptional communicator who is confident engaging with senior professionals.Curious and genuinely interested in understanding businesses, people and markets.Proactive, organised and comfortable taking ownership of your work.Ambitious and keen to develop quickly.Interested in finance, investment and asset management.Collaborative and comfortable working closely with colleagues across searches and wider company initiatives.Previous experience within recruitment, executive search, finance or investment markets would be advantageous, particularly for the more senior opportunities.However, attitude, intelligence, curiosity and drive are more important than having followed a particular career path.ProgressionThis is an opportunity to develop beyond a traditional research or delivery position.The business wants individuals who can build deep market expertise, develop strong relationships with candidates and clients, and ultimately progress towards managing and running searches end-to-end.There is also exposure to advisory and intelligence projects, providing the opportunity to develop a broader understanding of how leading asset managers think about talent, organisational structure and their competitive position.Salary & PackageBasic salary: £30,000–£50,000+, depending on experience and relevance to their markets.For individuals bringing strong and directly relevant asset management or financial markets experience, there is flexibility to consider a higher basic salary.The business also offers:Attractive bonus scheme.Salary review after six months.Clear opportunity for progression.Exposure to leading global asset management clients.Significant opportunity to develop specialist financial markets knowledge.Culture & Working EnvironmentThe business is extremely collaborative, with consultants working together across searches and wider company initiatives rather than operating as isolated individual desks.The role is predominantly office-based in London, helping new joiners learn quickly and gain exposure to experienced consultants and senior colleagues.Consultants work from home on Fridays.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to combine executive search, financial markets, research and relationship building within a high-quality, specialist environment.