Graduate Recruitment Consultant Quant Trading, Tech & Big Data Sectors

Location: Central London (Hybrid: 3 days in-office, 2 days WFH after 6 months)

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 base + uncapped commission (up to 40%)

OTE Year 1: £45,000£70,000+

Start Date: Flexible (Summer/Autumn 2025 intake)

About Our Client:
Our client is a specialist headhunting firm working at the cutting edge of technology and finance. Since 2009, theyve built a global reputation for connecting top-tier talent with elite trading firms, investment banks, and more recently, the fast-growing crypto and blockchain space.

They operate in high-value markets, with an average deal size of £40k£60k, allowing top performers to earn exceptional commission early in their careers. This is a unique opportunity to launch your recruitment career in one of the most intellectually engaging and lucrative sectors.

What You'll Be Doing:

Sourcing and engaging high-calibre candidates (e.g. data scientists, engineers, quants, traders)
Managing end-to-end recruitment cycles, from research and outreach to offer negotiation
Building strong relationships with global clients in the quantitative trading, tech, and crypto sectors
Conducting interviews, market mapping, and headhunting passive talent
Contributing to team revenue targets and company growth

What We're Looking For:

Recent graduate (2:1 or above preferred) from a top university
Resilient, highly financial motivated, and eager to build a long-term career in recruitment
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
Competitive mindset sports, sales, or entrepreneurial backgrounds are a bonus
Strong interest in finance, technology, or data-driven industries

Perks & Benefits:

Uncapped commission earn up to 40% of billings
Two all-expenses-paid team holidays annually (recent trips include Ibiza and the Alps)
Michelin-star lunch clubs for top billers
Hybrid working (3 days in-office, 2 WFH after 6 months)
Ongoing training and mentorship from seasoned headhunters
Fast-track career progression based on merit, not tenure

Ready to launch your career with a firm operating at the heart of the most exciting industries in the world?

Virtus 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.