Posted 25 July, 2026
Graduate Research Associate with European Languages
Fair Recruitment
London, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Graduate Associate (Executive Search) European LanguagesIf you're a recent graduate looking for a career that combines commercial thinking, research and relationship building, executive search offers an exceptional place to start.This is an opportunity to join a high-performing executive search firm that partners with leading investment management businesses across financial services, technology and data.Working on international search assignments, you'll use your language skills to engage with senior professionals across European markets while developing specialist knowledge of the industries and businesses you support.From the outset, you'll be involved in live projects, speaking with senior professionals and building genuine market insight from day one.What You'll Be DoingResearching industries, companies and senior professionals across international marketsMapping talent and identifying the key individuals within specialist sectorsSpeaking directly with senior professionals and building long-term relationshipsSupporting live executive search assignments and delivering high-quality client workConducting market research and competitor analysis to provide valuable client insightLearning how executive search supports strategic hiring decisions for global organisationsThis is a career built around understanding people, markets and how successful businesses grow. Every assignment is different, giving you the opportunity to continually develop your commercial knowledge and professional network.Who They're Looking ForFluent in French, German, Spanish, Italian or ArabicStrong academic background, ideally a 2:1 degree or aboveEvidence of resilience, determination and a strong work ethicA confident communicator who enjoys building relationshipsNaturally curious, commercially aware and interested in business and international marketsOrganised, proactive and eager to learnPrevious executive search or recruitment experience isn't required. The firm is looking for graduates with the ambition, professionalism and potential to build a successful long-term career.What You'll GainEarly responsibility and meaningful project involvement from day oneThe opportunity to use your language skills in an international commercial environmentExposure to senior professionals and global investment marketsStructured training and mentoring from experienced executive search consultantsClear career progression based on performance and developmentCompetitive base salary with strong bonus potentialVisa sponsorship availableIf you're looking for a career that offers intellectual challenge, international exposure and the opportunity to build relationships with senior decision-makers across global markets, executive search provides an exceptional platform to develop your career.TPBN1_UKTJ
