Head of Research - Executive Search

Head of Research - Executive Search - VC Backed CFO Practice

Remote first

We are currently working with a growing specialist executive search firm that partners with founders, CEOs and investors to appoint CFOs and senior finance leaders into VC and PE-backed businesses across the UK and US

Due to significant growth in retained search activity, they’re looking to hire a Head of Research (or an experienced Senior Researcher ready to step up) to play a central role in delivering senior finance leadership searches.

The position offers the opportunity

• Lead research across high-profile CFO and finance leadership mandates

• Partner closely with founders and senior consultants on UK and US searches

• Own market mapping, candidate identification, outreach and assessment

• Drive improvements to research processes, documentation and delivery standards

• Help shape and build the research function as the business continues to grow

They’re particularly interested in individuals with executive search experience and exposure to

either

• VC-backed startups and scaleups; and/or CFO and senior finance leadership searches

The business operates on a predominantly retained model, has a strong reputation within the investor-backed ecosystem, and offers a remote-first environment with regular London meet ups.

Location: Remote-first, with a preference for candidates who can regularly attend meetings in London. Applications are welcomed from individuals across the UK, and exceptional candidates further afield will also be considered if have a strong track record in Executive Search.

If you’d be open to hearing more, I’d be happy to share further details and arrange a confidential conver

sation.