What does a recruitment investment role pay at EQ Group?
Investment associate is £55k to £75k, or $95k to $130k in the US, plus bonus. Head of new investments is £110k to £150k, or $170k to $220k, plus carry or deal participation.
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Short answer
EQ Group hires investment professionals to source, assess and support niche recruitment start-ups, with published bases from £55k for an investment associate to £150k for head of new investments, plus carry or deal participation.
The investment team sits inside an operator, not outside one. Diligence uses the group's own market data and the operating experience of the brands already in the house.
That means assessing a founder on the things that actually predict growth in this sector, then staying involved after the investment rather than reporting on it quarterly.
Pay bands
Guaranteed base pay across these roles runs £55k to £150k. Commission, bonus and equity are stated on each role in addition to the base.
| Role | Base | Full package |
|---|---|---|
| Head of New Investments | £110k to £150k | £110k – £150k / $170k – $220k + carry / deal participation |
| Investment Associate | £55k to £75k | £55k – £75k / $95k – $130k + bonus |
How diligence works here
The group builds and uses its own market intelligence layer, covering salary bands, hiring demand and time to hire across US and UK sub-markets, and applies it to investment decisions.
After the investment
The team stays close to the brand through the operating standard, shared infrastructure and hiring engine, rather than handing over at completion.
Open roles
Recruitment investment jobs: common questions
Do you need recruitment experience for an investment role?
Recruitment sector knowledge helps because diligence is operator-led, but the requirements on each role page are the definitive list.
Where are investment roles based?
Manchester or New York for head of new investments, remote across the US or UK for the associate role.
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