Talent Acquisition Associate

Catalyst are partnering with a leading global private equity firm with a strong culture and established London presence, supporting a sophisticated investment function across its European platform.

They are seeking a Talent Acquisition Associate to join the London HR team, supporting investment hiring across the European Private Equity business. This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to take ownership of a highly competitive and structured Associate hiring programme, working closely with senior stakeholders and headhunters in a best-in-class investment environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end investment team hiring processes, with a focus on the annual Associate recruitment cycle
• Manage relationships with external search firms, including briefings, pipeline oversight and quality control
• Coordinate all aspects of the recruitment process, including interview scheduling, logistics and candidate communications
• Maintain accurate tracking and ATS systems, ensuring strong data integrity and reporting
• Analyse recruitment data to provide insights on pipeline performance, conversion and process improvements
• Support offer management and contribute to the evolution of hiring processes, including interview frameworks and assessment design
• Partner closely with HR and investment teams to deliver a seamless and high-quality candidate experience

Candidate Profile

• Approximately 3 years’ experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, ideally within financial services or a professional services environment
• Proven experience managing complex, high-volume recruitment processes, either agency-side or in-house
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage with senior professionals and external partners
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical mindset, with experience using data to inform decision-making and improve processes
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach

This is an excellent opportunity for a high potential candidate to work within a fast paced and dynamic environment.

If this could be of interest please apply via the advertisement.