Graduate Researcher – Executive Search

Updated: September 14, 2026

by The GRB Team

Graduate
Recruitment, Sales
London
£35,000 OTE

Graduate Researcher – Executive Search

Graduate Executive Search Researcher

London | £27,000 + OTE £35,000 | Hybrid

Looking to launch your career in executive search with an ambitious, fast-growing business? You’ll work on senior technology appointments across the US market, gaining high-level commercial exposure and a clear, performance-led route for progression.

The Company

Based in Bank, London, this specialist executive search business partners with leading organisations across technology, finance, investment banking and asset management. The company is growing quickly, with strong investor backing, an established client network and an experienced leadership team. You’ll join an entrepreneurial environment where junior talent is given responsibility early, supported closely and rewarded for performance rather than time served.

The Role

As a Graduate Researcher, you’ll play a key role in identifying and engaging exceptional technology professionals for senior-level opportunities across the US market.

Working closely with experienced consultants, you’ll learn every stage of the recuitment process, developing your commercial awareness, communication skills and ability to build lasting professional relationships. This is a fast-paced, phone-based role that offers significant responsibility from day one and the opportunity to work with high-calibre candidates and prestigious clients.

Responsibilities

  • Research and identify high-calibre technology professionals for executive-level positions.
  • Proactively approach and engage candidates through LinkedIn, Bloomberg and other sourcing platforms.
  • Conduct candidate interviews to assess skills, experience and career aspirations.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
  • Prepare professional candidate profiles, CVs and interview notes.
  • Manage and maintain an organised candidate database.
  • Support consultants in delivering outstanding recruitment solutions for clients across the US technology market.

Benefits and Perks

You’ll join a fast-growing, performance-led business that rewards ambition, gives junior employees early responsibility and offers a clear route to increase your earnings as you progress. As well as a starting salary of £27,000 + OTE £35,000, you will also get the following benefits:

  • Hybrid working from the company’s Bank, London office.
  • Uncapped commission with earnings increasing as you progress.
  • Clear progression from Analyst to Associate and Vice President.
  • Close support from experienced consultants and senior leaders.
  • Early exposure to senior candidates and prestigious international clients.
  • Access to specialist sourcing platforms including LinkedIn and Bloomberg.
  • A genuine pathway towards six-figure earnings based on performance.

Requirements

Must-Have

  • A 2:1 degree or above in any discipline.
  • At least one year’s customer-facing experience, including hospitality.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A strong work ethic and genuine ambition to build a long-term career.

Nice-to-Have

  • Confidence using Microsoft Office and learning new systems.
  • Evidence of competitiveness through sport, work or other achievements.

Apply now

If you’re ambitious, commercially minded and excited by executive search, apply today to start building an international recruitment career with significant room to progress.

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Job details

Job ID: 37780
Type: Graduate
Company: The GRB Team
Locations: London
Salary: £35,000 OTE
Industries: Recruitment, Sales
Courses: Any
Grade: 2:1
Updated: September 14, 2026
Closing: September 22, 2026
Starting: ASAP

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