Graduates joining Paragon Alpha begin their careers through Alpha Academy, a structured, high-performance training programme designed to develop the next generation of top recruiters.
This is a full-time, on-site role based in London, offering direct exposure to the hedge fund industry from day one.
What You’ll Gain
- Structured training led by Dan Alexander, focused on recruitment methodology, communication, and performance
- Direct exposure to Colin McGhee, bringing over 20 years of hedge fund market experience
- 1:1 mentorship from a dedicated Principal Consultant
- Hands-on experience working on live mandates from the outset
- Early exposure to leading multi-strategy hedge funds and their hiring expectations
As you progress, you will move from research and resourcing into managing your own client relationships and leading search processes, following a clear and merit-based progression path.
Who This Is For
This role is suited to individuals who are ambitious, commercially driven, and motivated to build a long-term career in a high-performance environment.
Benefits at Paragon Alpha
We offer a competitive package designed to support your performance, wellbeing, and development:
- Competitive base salary (no draws)
- Uncapped commission structure
- End-of-year bonus
- 25 days holiday
- Hybrid working and flexible hours
- Fully expensed mobile phone and company laptop
- Gym subsidy
- Funded training and development
- Free business books
- Employee referral scheme
- One-month paid sabbatical after four years
- Annual ski trip
- Modern open-plan office with in-house barista bar
About Paragon Alpha
Paragon Alpha is a specialist hedge fund recruitment and advisory firm with a global presence across London, New York, Chicago, Geneva, UAE, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
We partner with leading hedge funds to help them grow by connecting them with exceptional talent and delivering valuable market insights. With over 35 years of combined experience, our team is committed to operating at the highest level.