Graduate Associate (Executive Search) with Languages – London | 2026 Start
If you are graduating in 2026 and want a role that is commercial, people-focused and genuinely challenging from day one, this is worth a look.
This is an opportunity to join a high-performing executive search team working with global investment management businesses across financial services, technology and data.
You will not be sitting on the sidelines. You will be involved in live projects early, speaking to senior professionals and building real market insight from day one.
What you will be doing
- Researching industries, companies and senior individuals across global markets
- Mapping talent and building a clear picture of who the key players are
- Speaking directly with senior professionals and building long-term relationships
- Supporting live search projects and delivering high-quality client work
- Learning how to influence hiring decisions at a senior level
This role is about understanding people, markets and how businesses grow. That is why it is highly valued long term.
Who this suits
- 2026 graduates only
- Fluent or native in French, German, Spanish, Italian or Arabic
- Strong academics, ideally a 2:1 or above
- Clear evidence of grit, resilience and work ethic
- Confident communicator who builds relationships naturally
- Curious about business, markets and how companies hire leaders
You do not need recruitment experience. You do need drive, maturity and the ability to learn quickly.
What you get
- Early responsibility from day one
- Exposure to senior clients and global markets
- Structured training with real on-the-job learning
- Clear progression based on performance, not time served
- Competitive base salary with strong bonus potential
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