Associate Partner

Venture Minds Executive Search & Career Advisory; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Minds Executive Search & Career Advisory in Frankfurt is seeking an experienced advisor to lead executive assessments and leadership development assignments for board-level and C-suite clients.

You will conduct in-depth interviews, psychometric analyses and developmental feedback, translate findings into clear recommendations, and mentor junior colleagues while collaborating with an international team.

Qualifications

• Degree in psychology, business psychology, organisational behaviour or related discipline.
• 8+ years in consulting or leadership advisory focused on executive assessment and development.
• Strong track record or high interest in executive assessment and development, including interpreting psychometric profiles.
• Ability to connect psychological insight with business priorities.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive assessments and leadership development assignments for clients, helping understand potential and strengthen leadership teams.
• Translate complex findings into clear, differentiated recommendations and communicate credibly to senior executives.
• Help shape client proposals, develop advisory approaches and mentor junior colleagues.
• Collaborate with an international team and serve DAX-listed companies and private equity clients.

Skills

Executive assessment

German & English communication

Leadership advisory experience

Psychometric interpretation

Education

Degree in Psychology or related discipline

Tools

Psychometric analysis tools

Job description

Our client is a Global partner-owned advisory firm working with boards, CEOs and senior executives on leadership effectiveness, succession and organisational development. Its clients include global corporates and private equity-backed businesses navigating growth, transformation and leadership transitions.

For its German team, we are looking for an experienced advisor who combines psychological expertise, analytical depth and sound commercial judgement.

The opportunity

You will lead executive assessments and leadership development assignments, helping clients understand individual potential, strengthen leadership teams and make informed succession decisions.

The work combines in-depth interviews, psychometric analysis and developmental feedback with team workshops and coaching. Translating complex findings into clear, differentiated recommendations and communicating them credibly to senior executives is central to the role.

You will also help shape client proposals, develop advisory approaches and mentor junior colleagues, working closely with an international team.

Your background

• Ideally, a degree in psychology, business psychology, organisational behaviour or a related discipline.
• At least eight years of relevant professional experience, ideally in consulting or leadership advisory, with a strong focus on executive assessment and development.
• A strong track record or high interest in executive assessment and development, including interpreting psychometric profiles.
• The ability to connect psychological insight with business priorities.
• The confidence and sensitivity to build trust with senior leaders and challenge their thinking.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in German and English.

You will work closely with a highly successful Partner in Board & CEO Advisory, advising DAX-listed companies and private equity clients on senior leadership and succession.