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Do you want to tackle the biggest questions in finance with near infinite compute power at your fingertips?
G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology firm, with offices in London and Dallas.
We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture their talent in a dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating culture where world-beating ideas are cultivated and rewarded.
This role is based in our new Soho Place office – opened in 2023 – in the heart of Central London and home to our Research Lab.
HR Placement Year (Sandwich Degree)
Location: London (On-site)
Placement dates: 13th July 2026 – 16th July 2027
Working hours: 09:00–17:30
We are offering a 12-month placement opportunity for students currently enrolled on a sandwich degree programme to join our People team and gain first-hand experience in one of the most dynamic HR environments in the industry.
There are multiple roles available across our People function, including fixed and rotational opportunities in the following areas:
1. People Operations
2. Talent Acquisition
3. Campus and Reward (rotational)
4. Marketing and Organisational Development (rotational)
This placement provides a structured path to develop your knowledge of HR operations, talent strategy, reward and marketing communications, all while supporting the systems and people that power a high-performance technology organisation.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for students who demonstrate a genuine interest in Human Resources and are eager to gain real-world experience across different HR disciplines.
You should:
Be enrolled on a sandwich degree in a relevant field, such as Business, Social Sciences or Organisational Psychology, with a graduation date in 2028
Have a strong academic performer, with an excellent record at A-Level or BTEC
Have excellent organisation and time management skills coupled with a proactive and collaborative approach to work
What will you do?
Depending on your assigned area or rotation, you will work on a wide range of activities.
Examples include:
People Operations
Supporting core HR processes across the employee lifecycle
Being a point of contact for HR and benefits queries
Managing internal HR documentation and support payroll coordination
Owning and delivering defined HR projects
Liaising with third-party providers to ensure seamless benefit delivery
Talent Acquisition – Campus
Sourcing technical talent using a variety of recruitment tools
Helping to coordinate university partnerships and careers events
Contributing to the end-to-end intern and placement hiring process
Championing candidate experience and brand engagement
Reward
Assisting with compensation benchmarking, data collection and salary reviews
Helping to coordinate benefit renewals and wellness initiatives
Supporting internal communications around pay and benefits
Maintaining accurate records and liaising with external providers
Organisational Development
Supporting learning and development programmes and the early careers pipeline
Coordinating internal training delivery and managing the team inbox and calendar
Organising coaching and development interventions
Working with business partners to roll out strategic organisational development initiatives
Marketing and Communications
Assisting in creating and curating internal and external content
Supporting on social media, blogs and website updates
Coordinating marketing materials and branded merchandise
Helping to run internal and external events, including supporting with on-the-day logistics
HR Placement Year (Sandwich Degree) interview process
- Candidates selected after CV review will be invited to submit a short cover letter indicating their preferred role(s)
- Interviews will begin in October and November 2025
- Please note: we can only consider applicants enrolled on a sandwich degree programme with an expected graduation in 2028
Why should you apply?
- Highly competitive compensation
- 30 days’ annual leave
- Lunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and access to a dedicated barista bar
- 9% company pension contributions
- Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance
- Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Monthly company events and socials
G-Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas-driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions.
We want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know in the relevant section
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