Associate Programme – Executive Search

Associate Programme – Executive SearchSpring/Summer 2026 Intake Austin | London No experience requiredAt Morgan Latif, we are a leadership search and development consultancy built to do things differently. Search, but not as you know it.We are hiring for our Associate Programme with Start Dates from May- September 2026, this is a structured entry point into retained executive search. We are looking for individuals who want to build a career in a high performance, commercial and consultative environment.This programme is designed for two routes:Route 1: Early Careers / GraduatesStrong academic or early professional track recordMotivation to build a commercially focused careerCuriosity about business, leadership and performanceRoute 2: Sales to Executive Search / Career ChangeExperience in sales, SDR, AE or BDR rolesComfortable with outreach, pipeline building and working to KPIsLooking to move from transactional sales into a relationship led, advisory roleAcross both routes, you will demonstrate:Drive, resilience and accountabilityConfidence in proactive outreach and stakeholder engagementStrong critical thinking and problem solving abilityNatural curiosity and a desire to learnProfessional communication and attention to detailAlignment to our values of Collaboration, Entrepreneurial, Empathy and ExcellenceYour missionThis is a commercial, consultative role at its core. You will develop the skills to succeed in a relationship led sales environment, working on leadership and mission critical hires where quality and alignment matter.As an Associate you will be trained to:Build market insight and map leadership talentProactively engage C level and senior stakeholders through phone, video, email and face to face outreachSupport new business generation, pipeline development and account growthContribute to a structured, transparent search processSupport delivery of retained leadership hiring projectsOur model combines data led, tech enabled search with rigorous assessment aligned to business outcomes. We assess beyond the CV, using a KPI led approach to deliver leadership hires Right First Time, On Time.Over time, you will develop into a trusted partner, working as an extension of your clients’ teams to help future proof their leadership capability.What makes us differentWe have built a modern executive search model designed to improve both quality and experience.A structured, repeatable delivery process with clear milestones and full transparencyTechnology enabled search, including portal based shortlisting that saves client timeAssessment focused on capability, performance and cultural alignment, not just experienceA commitment to continuous improvement and no surprises throughout the processA 9/10 NPS score, reflecting the quality of our client and candidate experienceWe do not just fill roles. We build long term leadership partnerships.Why join Morgan LatifA structured pathway into retained executive search without any prior experienceA modern, technology enabled search model focused on quality and transparencyThe opportunity to develop high value, consultative sales skillsEarly exposure to C level stakeholders and leadership hiringA B Corp certified, values led business with a strong sense of purposeA collaborative, diverse team and a culture focused on development and accountabilityClear progression based on performance with defined career pathways from day oneBenefitsUnlimited PTOPersonal development budget to invest in any training or development of your choiceEmployer contribution towards medical premiums scaled by level from 75%-100%:Access to HSA plansVirtual access to doctors, fertility and family-building care and mental health professionalsEnhanced maternity and paternity policiesGym or Parking subsidyOngoing internal and external training andWe are building long term careers for individuals who want to combine commercial performance with meaningful, lasting impact. If you are motivated by performance, learning and long term growth, we would be keen to hear from you.