Strategic Talent Scout

Belgie Vacature; Ukkel; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Belgie Vacature in Brussels is seeking a Research Associate in Executive Search and Leadership Advisory. You will dive into markets, map sectors, and identify top leaders who can drive growth for PE-backed and family-owned businesses.

In close collaboration with our consultants, you will create market maps, presentations, and candidate outreach while building a strong professional network. English fluency, professional Dutch, and good French are required, plus a Master’s degree and initial

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (Economics, Finance, Business, Commercial Engineering, HR or related).
• Strong communication and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Fluent in English with professional Dutch and good French understanding.

Responsibilities

• Cracking the market by analyzing sectors, mapping trends, and identifying top-tier talent.
• Crafting market maps, presentations, and updates for clients.
• Building connections with high-potential candidates and guiding them through the process.
• Spotting opportunities and contributing ideas for business development.

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Taken en verantwoordelijkheden

Our client is a specialised executive search and leadership advisory firm based in Brussels. The firm partners with private equity funds, entrepreneurial companies, and family-owned businesses to attract C-level executives and other key leaders who can support their growth and long-term development.

Its activities extend beyond executive search. Through leadership advisory, team development, and interim management services, the firm supports organisations during important periods of growth, change, and transformation. You will join a close-knit and ambitious team working in an entrepreneurial environment built on trust, collaboration, personal initiative, and genuine human connection.

Analytically sharp, entrepreneurial, and ready to make an impact? Join a specialised executive search and leadership advisory firm in Brussels as a Research Associate Executive Search and help build the leadership teams of leading private equity firms, entrepreneurial companies, and family-owned businesses.

As a Research Associate, you are the strategic engine behind every successful search. Working hand-in-hand with our consultants, you will dive deep into markets and industries. Your mission? Not just finding resumes, but uncovering the visionary leaders who will truly drive growth and value creation.

Your Day-to-day Impact

• Cracking the market: You analyze sectors, map out trends, and identify top-tier talent—often professionals who aren’t even actively looking yet.
• Crafting the narrative: You translate complex search strategies into compelling market maps, presentations, and updates that keep our clients ahead of the curve.
• Building connections: You act as the first point of contact for high-potential candidates. You listen to their ambitions, spark their interest, and guide them smoothly through the process.
• Spotting opportunities: You keep your finger on the pulse of market developments and proactively contribute ideas for business development.

Profiel kandidaat

You are naturally curious and love getting to the bottom of things. You easily combine a sharp, business-oriented mindset with a healthy dose of empathy and human intuition.

Your Profile

• You hold a Master’s degree (e.g., Economics, Finance, Business, Commercial Engineering, HR, or a related field) and have a genuine interest in private equity and entrepreneurship.
• A first professional experience or a solid internship in executive search, professional services, or another research-driven environment is a great plus. However, your proactive mindset and eagerness to learn matter just as much.
• You are a strong communicator, take ownership of your work, and thrive in an environment that blends autonomy with strong team spirit.
• You are fluent in English, combined with a professional command of Dutch and a good understanding of French.

Geboden wordt

• A flying start: A role with early responsibility and a steep learning curve within a highly ambitious, close-knit team.
• Strategic exposure: You get a front-row seat to fascinating business cases and start building an impressive professional network at the top level of the business community from day one.
• An entrepreneurial culture: Plenty of room for initiative, a flat hierarchy, and a workplace built on trust, collaboration, and fun.
• A launchpad for growth: The perfect stepping stone to develop yourself into an all-round expert in executive search and leadership advisory.

Meer informatie

Our client is a specialised executive search and leadership advisory firm based in Brussels. The firm partners with private equity funds, entrepreneurial companies, and family-owned businesses to attract C-level executives and other key leaders who can support their growth and long-term development.

Its activities extend beyond executive search. Through leadership advisory, team development, and interim management services, the firm supports organisations during important periods of growth, change, and transformation. You will join a close-knit and ambitious team working in an entrepreneurial environment built on trust, collaboration, personal initiative, and genuine human connection.