Executive Search Researcher: Market Intelligence & Mapping

HRM Search Partners; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HRM is seeking a commercially astute, curious and insight-driven Researcher to join our Executive Search team in Dublin. You will map senior leadership talent, develop market intelligence and engage candidates, contributing to early-stage assessment across Ireland and international markets.

You will work with consultants and cross-functional colleagues to turn detailed research into clear, evidence-based insights and candidate reports, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Experience in executive search, market intelligence, or related research environments is preferred.
• Strong research, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to turn detailed information into clear, evidence-based insights and reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market mapping and talent research across Ireland and international markets.
• Develop sector intelligence, organisational structures, and competitor analysis.
• Use research tools, databases and networks to uncover visible and less accessible talent.
• Engage senior professionals with credibility, discretion and professionalism.
• Explore candidate motivation, career trajectory and cultural fit.
• Prepare accurate, insight-led candidate reports and present findings with commercial relevance.
• Collaborate with consultants and colleagues across the business.
• Maintain accurate documentation and the highest standards of confidentiality.

Skills

Market mapping

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Research skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Job description

HRM is seeking a commercially astute, curious and insight-driven Researcher to join our Executive Search team in Dublin. You will map senior leadership talent, develop market intelligence and engage candidates, contributing to early-stage assessment across Ireland and international markets.

You will work with consultants and cross-functional colleagues to turn detailed research into clear, evidence-based insights and candidate reports, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in a collaborative,