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Job Title


Graduate Executive Search Consultant


Company : Virtus Talent


Location : Brighton, England


Created : 2026-03-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Package: £35,000-38,000 Basic Salary + Bonus + Full TrainingOur client is a market-leading Executive Search firm with a global footprint across London, New York, and Singapore. They specialise in the placement of C-suite and senior leadership talent within Investment Banking and Hedge Funds. This is an incredible opportunity to build a high-level professional network in the FS space and leverage this into a seriously high earning potential role.As a Graduate Executive Search Consultant, you will rotate across multiple teams during your early years, gaining broad exposure to different markets and strategies. This structured approach allows you to discover where your strengths lie before specialising in a niche that best suits your interests and ambitions.The business is entering an exciting phase of growth and is seeking driven, high-performing graduates who are motivated by progression. You will have a clear pathway from Associate through to Partner, supported by industry-leading training, mentorship, and performance-based rewards.The Role:Create high-quality reports, formatting CV's and other client-facing and internal presentationsDevelop market maps at regional and global level that contain accurate organisational structuresSupporting client meetings on active searches with relevant market contentBegin to develop a network of professionals in the market you specialise inConducting phone interviews to qualify prospective candidates against position requirements and present qualified candidates to the lead Consultant, Principal, Partner you work closely withWhy Join?Fantastic earning potential with performance-based bonuses on top of competitive basic salariesCareer development and progression tailored to youTraining & development - you'll receive 1:1 training directly from Senior PartnersComprehensive benefits packageMature and autonomous working environmentInternational client visitsWellbeing daysCompany pension, laptop and iPhoneMonthly and yearly incentives and socialsAbout you:2:1 or 1st class degree from a red brick or Russell Group university and strong A level resultsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidatesExceptional organisational and time management skillsAbility to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a teamDetermination to succeed in a competitive industryA curious mindset and a willingness to learnVirtus Talent are here to guide you through the interview process, make sure you are fully prepared for interviews and coach you on how to get your transferable skills and traits across in the interview. We will aim to secure you several interviews with several companies that you like the look of with the view of securing you several job offers.