Location: London
Salary: £30k - £50k OTE + added bonuses
Contact: Lydia Willis
Graduate Recruitment Consultant: Financial Services
Want to work directly with Hedge Funds and Investment Banks?
Want a role where ambition directly equals income?
Earn commission from day one, and expect to take home £50k in your first year.
The Company: Graduate Recruitment Consultant
I am exclusively partnered with one of London’s leading Financial Services headhunting firms. This business works closely with senior decision-makers at leading Hedge Funds and Investment Banks across London, placing high-impact talent into front-office and strategic roles.
Graduates here are realistically earning £50k in their first year on top of a competitive base salary – with uncapped commission and rapid progression for top performers.
Currently a close-knit team of 12 and scaling to 16 by year-end, this is a prime opportunity to join a business in its growth phase and build your reputation alongside experienced, high-billing consultants. You will receive hands-on training and mentorship directly from the Founders, who bring over 40 years of combined experience in Financial Services recruitment.
If you are ambitious, competitive, and money-motivated – this is where careers accelerate.
What You Will Be Doing: Graduate Recruitment Consultant
- Proactively headhunting top-tier talent across Financial Services
- Building and managing your own portfolio of hedge fund and investment banking clients
- Running the full recruitment lifecycle from first call to placement
- Leading offer negotiations and contract discussions
- Developing long-term relationships with senior industry professionals
What is on Offer: Graduate Recruitment Consultant
- £30,000 base salary plus uncapped commission
- £50,000 realistic first-year earnings
- Market-leading commission structure up to 40% with no threshold
- Commission earned from day one
- Hybrid working (2 days WFH after probation)
- Structured learning and development programme
- Monthly team socials with a dedicated budget
- Annual incentive trips – previous destinations include Mykonos and Barbados
- Clear, performance-led promotion pathway
People Who Succeed in This Role: Graduate Recruitment Consultant
- Graduate from a top university with grade 2:1 and above
- Worked throughout school and university (commercial or sales experience preferred)
- Highly driven, ambitious and financially motivated
- Competitive mindset – sporting or athletic backgrounds stand out
- Confident, resilient and relationship-focused
Next Steps: Graduate Recruitment Consultant
If you’re ready to build a high-earning career in Financial Services recruitment, apply now with your CV.
Lydia Willis at RULE Recruitment will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
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