Executive Search Graduate Associate

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Sheffield Haworth Full time

Introduction

Sheffield Haworth is a global consultancy founded in 1993. We have a history of assisting our clients in realising their potential and delivering a competitive advantage in a fast-changing world. Our vision is to be a leading global consultancy in people and transformational change. Our services include executive search, on-demand and interim executives, strategic research and advisory, change consulting, and leadership advisory.

Clients benefit from deep industry insights, our wide-ranging networks and high standards of delivery from our global team. We work with private and public companies across financial services, professional and business services, high-growth technologies, and multinational corporates.

Since its inception in 1993, Sheffield Haworth has undergone significant growth and expansion. We now employ a team of 180 professionals in 15 financial centres throughout the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific regions. We are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability-confident, committed employer.

The Role

As a leading financial services search firm with strong business relationships with major banks and advisory boutiques, the Global Banking team specialises in senior executive searches across investment banking, corporate and commercial banking, global capital markets, credit, macro/rates and FX, equities and derivatives, and structured products. The team recruits for high-level roles such as CEO, COO, Global Head of Banking, and other senior management positions.

The team are looking for a proactive and innovative Graduate Associate to have responsibility for all aspects of research, support the delivery of client engagements and proactively assist with marketing, pitching and candidate management. Associates provide support in the following capacity:

  • Knowledge Management
  • Desk Research
  • Telephone Research
  • Written Work
  • Candidate & Client Interaction
  • Business Development

Core Attributes

  • A Curious and Inquisitive Attitude - Mapping the ‘universe’ for an assignment by networking extensively on the telephone with sources and candidates. During the cycle of a search, calls will include identification, sourcing, profiling and headhunting candidates through to delivering feedback following meetings and finally ‘switching off’ unsuitable candidates at the end of the process.
  • Collaboration - Working proactively with consultants to prepare presentations for client pitches. This may include market/product analysis, competitor structures, organisational charts, salary/benefits information and any other bespoke research required. As required deliver Research & Advisory projects on topics such as perception analysis, compensation, diversity and headcount, team structures, product analysis.
  • Best Practices - Ensuring all information gathered is entered into the system, correctly skill coded, and logs reflect conversations and meetings.
  • Blue Sky Thinking – Not being afraid to make suggestions on how to improve our service offering to both candidates and clients.
  • Keeping your finger on the pulse of updated risk and compliance industry news regarding clients and key developments in the market.
  • Create and execute strategies that build and improve relationships with clients.

Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • 0–1 year professional working experience within contingency recruitment or executive search, including internships.
  • Good telephone manner and excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of seniority, both verbally and in writing.
  • Capable of meeting tight deadlines and prioritising effectively.
  • Ability to exercise absolute discretion and professionalism with confidential information.
  • Proactive and structured approach, able to work at pace.
  • Positive attitude to work and high attention to detail.
  • Strong technology office application skills e.g. PowerPoint and Excel spreadsheet skills including production of presentations, reports, charts and graphical analysis.

Salary & Benefits

  • Competitive Salary offered dependent on skill/ experience
  • Good career progression & international secondments
  • Continuous training and development
  • Discretionary Bonus Award
  • 25 days leave allowance
  • Private Health Insurance
  • 5% Employer pension contribution
  • Hybrid Working (3 days in the office)

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Sheffield Haworth

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our ethos at Sheffield Haworth. We embrace varied perspectives and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and included. Our values of Trust, Humanity, Inclusion, and Excellence guide us in all that we do.

  • Equal Opportunity: We are an equal opportunity and disability-confident employer, adhering to the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and characteristics.
  • Inclusive Culture: Our culture values altruism and encourages professional growth within a supportive community.
  • Support and Accommodations: We ensure reasonable accommodations for all individuals throughout the application process and employment.

For more on our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, visit our DEI page .

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