Researcher - Quantitative Hedge Funds, HFT
Location: Moorgate, London (Hybrid)
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 base + commission (up to 40%, no threshold)
Market: Quantitative Research, Technology & Trading
Overview
This is a high-impact opportunity to join a specialist executive search firm operating at the top end of the technology and quantitative markets.
The business partners with some of the world’s most sophisticated organisations across quantitative hedge funds, high-frequency trading, and VC and PE-backed technology start-ups. You will be working in a market defined by high-calibre talent, complex hiring needs, and significant deal values.
If you are looking to move into a more intellectually stimulating and high-value recruitment environment without the typical high-pressure agency culture, this role offers exactly that.
The Role
You will focus on identifying, engaging, and placing elite-level talent across engineering, quantitative research, and data science into leading global organisations.
This is a candidate-led role with access to well-established client relationships, meaning there is minimal requirement for cold business development. The emphasis is on quality, credibility, and delivering at a high level.
You will:
Work closely with high-growth technology firms and leading quantitative investment businesses
Engage and place top-tier talent from world-class academic and professional backgrounds
Operate in a high-value market with average fees often exceeding $100,000
Build long-term relationships with both candidates and clients in niche, specialist markets
Develop expertise across quantitative research, trading, and advanced technology hiring
What They Are Looking For
This role suits someone who is driven, commercially aware, and comfortable operating in a high-performance but low-ego environment.
You will likely have:
6+ months experience in recruitment, ideally within technology or finance
A research-led and detail-oriented approach
Strong communication skills and credibility with senior candidates
A proactive and self-motivated mindset
Interest in technology, quantitative finance, or trading markets
Culture
The environment is relaxed, professional, and built on trust. There is no heavy KPI culture or aggressive sales floor. People are given autonomy and expected to perform.
The leadership team are experienced, approachable, and well-respected. Standards are high, and the business suits individuals who want to take ownership and operate at a high level.
How to Apply
If you are currently operating within the £35k – £45k bracket and are ready to take the next step in your internal recruitment career, we want to hear from you.
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Do you want to launch your recruitment career? Caprecruit connects talented professionals, both experienced and recent graduates, with top recruitment consultancies and executive search firms. We partner with a diverse range of businesses, from startups to established multinationals.
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