Global Executive Search Senior Associate

Korn Ferry Group; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry in Brussels is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join our Executive Search team. You will work with an experienced Senior Client Partner on international assignments across technology, telecommunications and digital infrastructure, spanning European and international markets.

This role offers considerable autonomy, direct exposure to senior clients and executives, and a pathway towards broader client responsibility within a global Korn Ferry network.

Qualifications

• Experience in executive search, recruitment, talent intelligence, leadership advisory or related professional services.
• Ability to demonstrate analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and spoken English with senior executives and clients.
• Experience using AI tools for research, analysis or content development.
• Ability to create executive-level reports and presentations.
• Strong project management, organisation and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Deliver international executive search assignments from strategy through completion.
• Conduct market analysis, talent mapping and candidate identification.
• Assess profiles and determine which candidates should progress.
• Engage directly with senior executives, primarily by telephone and personal communication.
• Prepare high-quality candidate profiles, market reports and client presentations.
• Coordinate multiple assignments, stakeholders and deadlines.
• Use AI tools to improve research, profiling and reporting.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Brussels and the Korn Ferry network.
• Contribute ideas to continuously improve how assignments are delivered.

Skills

Executive search

Market analysis

Candidate identification

English communication

Project management

AI tools usage

Tools

AI tools

CRM/databases

Job description

Korn Ferry in Brussels is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join our Executive Search team. You will work with an experienced Senior Client Partner on international assignments across technology, telecommunications and digital infrastructure, spanning European and international markets.

This role offers considerable autonomy, direct exposure to senior clients and executives, and a pathway towards broader client responsibility within a global Korn Ferry network.