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Posted 25 July, 2026

Graduate Recruitment Consultant - Executive Search

Edmund and Evans Limited
City of London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Graduate Recruitment Consultant Executive Search | London £30,000 basic + uncapped commissionOne graduate billed £1.4m within five years, earning over £500,000. Many consultants earn £300,000+ annually.Edmund & Evans are exclusively partnering with one of London's most respected Executive Search firms to recruit their next intake of graduates.This is not high-volume recruitment. You'll work on retained executive search assignments, partnering with investment banks, hedge funds, private equity firms and trading technology businesses to identify senior talent across EMEA, North America, APAC and LATAM.If you're ambitious, commercially minded and looking for a career where your earning potential is genuinely uncapped, this is an opportunity to learn from some of the best in the industry.About the Company This boutique Executive Search firm has built an outstanding reputation within financial services, advising some of the world's leading investment banks, hedge funds and private equity firms on critical senior appointments.Rather than filling vacancies, they partner with clients on retained search projects, becoming trusted advisers in highly specialised markets. Their reputation has been built on quality, long-term relationships and developing graduates into industry-leading consultants.What's in it for you? £30,000 basic salaryUncapped commission from day oneIndustry-leading training from experienced Executive Search PartnersWork with global financial institutions across EMEA, North America, APAC and LATAMInternational travel to meet clients and candidatesHybrid working after your inductionClear progression from Graduate Consultant through to PartnerA collaborative, high-performing culture with regular socials and team incentivesExceptional earning potential This is one of the highest-earning graduate recruitment opportunities in London.One graduate billed £1.4 million within five years, earning over £500,000.Many consultants earn £300,000+ every year.Half the business earns 49% commission.First-year consultants regularly work on projects generating more than £250,000 in fees.The Role You'll be trained to become a specialist Executive Search Consultant, managing retained assignments from research through to placement.You'll learn how to:Identify and engage senior professionals across global financial marketsBuild long-term relationships with candidates and clientsDeliver retained executive search assignments from brief to placementAdvise clients on talent strategy and market insightNegotiate offers and manage complex recruitment processesBecome a recognised specialist within your marketWho We're Looking For A graduate with a strong academic or commercial backgroundAmbitious, driven and motivated by long-term successExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsCurious about financial markets and global businessResilient, professional and eager to learnNo recruitment experience is required. If you have the ambition, drive and work ethic to succeed, this firm will provide the training and support to build an exceptional career.Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days of submitting your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in Edmund & Evans, and we wish you every success in your job search.TPBN1_UKTJ