Graduate Recruitment Consultant

About the Role

We are seeking a Graduate Recruitment Consultant to join our newly opened New York office, supporting a team of four high-performing consultants focused on the US market. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with experienced consultants on front office roles within private equity and venture capital-backed firms, collaborating with prestigious global financial institutions. You will play an important role in sourcing, delivering, and managing candidates, contributing to the growth of a global search business.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior consultants in managing live recruitment mandates across investment banking, credit, and private equity sectors.
• Develop and maintain strong candidate pipelines within front-office finance markets.
• Provide exceptional talent placement support to leading investment banks and private equity firms.
• Perform headhunting, market mapping, and competitive analysis.
• Manage recruitment stages from initial candidate outreach to offer acceptance.
• Build and sustain lasting relationships with finance professionals in the US.
• Contribute actively to the expansion and refinement of the delivery function.

Candidate Profile

• Self-driven, ambitious, and motivated by financial incentives.
• Thrives in fast-moving, target-oriented environments and views pressure as a catalyst for performance.
• Confident in initiating contact and communicating effectively with potential candidates.
• Interested in financial services with a desire to develop specialized expertise.
• Demonstrates resilience and openness to constructive feedback.
• Enjoys forming relationships and making a positive impression quickly.
• Excited by growth opportunities and being part of a scaling global organization.
• Eager to learn and develop rapidly with goals for progression into senior or leadership positions.
• Committed to a career in recruitment and sales rather than a temporary role.
• Strong work ethic with an ability to take ownership of responsibilities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of a university degree.
• Prior experience in sales, business development, or recruitment is preferred.
• Background in financial services recruitment is advantageous but not mandatory.

Benefits and Perks

• Clear progression pathway within an expanding international firm.
• A chance to shape and scale the company's delivery function.
• Unlimited annual leave policy.
• Uncapped commission earning potential.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• $400 yearly allowance for dental and optical expenses after probation period.
• $100 per month contribution towards wellbeing or gym memberships.
• Flexible hybrid working model with four days in the office per week.
• Incentive trips to destinations such as Portugal, Malta, and Chamonix.
• Monthly breakfasts and quarterly lunch clubs celebrating high performers.