Research Associate – Hedge Fund Search

CompanyOCR Alpha

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At1/14/2026

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Business and related research professionals

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

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Description

OCR Alpha is expanding, and we’re hiring a Research Associate to support our Portfolio Management Search team, focused on Fixed Income, Currency, and Commodity (FICC) markets.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to build a long-term career in hedge fund search. You’ll gain direct exposure to world-leading investment teams, front-office mandates, and client-facing work from day one.

Why OCR Alpha?

We are a market-leading, London-based hedge fund specialist search firm with a global footprint. Our research-driven model, deep industry relationships, and strong track record of developing consultants internally set us apart.

With 35 years of front-office search experience across our 7-person investment team, we offer accelerated learning, real responsibility, and a clear path for progression.

What You’ll Do

Conduct research and talent mapping across hedge funds and investment banks, with a focus on FICC markets
Identify, approach, and engage investment professionals
Build detailed market intelligence and talent pipelines to support ongoing mandates

Coordinate interviews, prepare candidates, and support process management end-to-end

Support senior consultants in client meetings and contribute to search strategy

Gather and synthesise market intel from various data vendors to support the PM team

Who You Are

Degree in finance, economics, or a related discipline (advantageous, not essential)
Experience in recruitment, resourcing, sales support, or any commercially driven environment is useful
Exceptionally organised, able to manage multiple priorities with pace and accuracy
Strong communicator, confident, articulate, and able to build rapport quickly
Curious about financial markets and motivated to specialise in hedge fund talent acquisition
Proactive, adaptable, and hungry to develop quickly in a high-performance environment

What We Offer

Early exposure to diverse front-office hedge fund mandates
Competitive base salary + formulaic team-based commission structure
Quarterly team and business-wide incentive events/trips
Hybrid working environment
Hands-on mentorship from experienced consultants
A clear, structured career pathway from Research Associate through to Director
Subsidised gym membership and additional team perks