Executive Search Research Consultant, Gurgaon or Mumbai

Russell Reynolds Associates; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Reynolds Associates in India (Gurgaon or Mumbai) seeks an experienced Researcher to support the executive search process across the firm’s global network. You will assist consultants in identifying business development opportunities and manage the end-to-end search lifecycle from research to closure.

You will articulate search strategies, build diverse candidate slates, maintain client and candidate communications, mentor junior team members, and contribute to knowledge sharing with the

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of business experience in data gathering and insights analysis.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of other languages is a plus.
• Background in management consulting/strategy is advantageous.
• Experience in top-tier executive search or related research functions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute search strategies independently and contribute to their execution.
• Identify high-quality, diverse candidate slates for assignments.
• Manage candidate and client communications throughout the search process.
• Leverage Russell Reynolds Associates’ global network across offices.
• Deliver insights via client status reports in collaboration with support teams.
• Mentor, train, and sponsor junior team members.

Skills

Analytical

Project management

Communication

Relationship building

Education

University degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Researcher to join our team in Gurgaon or Mumbai. You will be involved in a wide variety of activities including the value chain of entire search life cycle from assisting consultants in the identification of business development opportunities through the executive search process, to the closure of an assignment.

Broadly, the role accountabilities include:

Managing the Search Pipeline & Process

• Formulate and execute compelling search strategies independently and contribute to its execution
• Consistently identify and develop “best in class”, high quality, diverse candidate slates
• Manage candidate and client communications throughout the search process.
• Leverage RRA’s global network by collaborating with colleagues across offices.
• Deliver content-rich, insight-driven client status reports in partnership with administrative support.
• Assist consultants in managing candidate and client communications throughout the search process.
• Maintain the highest quality information on the database, including the timely and rigorous capture of insight gathered during the course of search work.

Business Development

• Provide domain expertise and insights to inform consultants’ strategic views and RRA’s market position.
• Monitor market trends and industry news to identify business opportunities.
• Conduct research and generate insights for pitches and client presentations, collaborating with RRA Knowledge teams.
• Attend and contribute to client pitches and meetings, as appropriate.
• Work with our Knowledge team in capturing key search and non-search information in the RRA database.

Research & Community Support

• Develop, share and promote best practices, driving continuous improvement across the research function.
• Promote a strong research community and serve as a cultural ambassador within RRA.
• Identify and introduce potential employees to the firm, both opportunistically and when there is a specific hiring need. Serve on interviewing jury as appropriate.
• Mentor, train, and sponsor junior team members, contributing to their professional growth.

Candidate Profile

• The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of 5 years of business experience within a commercial or business-related role that focusses on data gather and insights analysis or from the research function of a relevant practice within a top-tier executive search firm.
• A background in management consulting / strategy is advantageous.
• Managerial experience is a plus.
• Analytical with high-level of intellectual curiosity.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of data and quickly identify the salient points and insights. Forensic attention to detail.
• Results-oriented with strong project management capabilities. Self-starter with drive and tenacity to excel. Highly organized and adept at multi-tasking, meeting multiple deadlines and managing several stakeholders.
• Relationship-builder and influencer. Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills, particularly the ability to partner with all levels of an organization.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to produce quality, well-structured documents.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint.
• A university degree from a respected institution is preferred.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of any other additional language is an asset.

The Company

RRA’s mission is to improve the way the world is led. Our firm supports some of the largest companies in finding their critical leaders. Our Research team supports our consultants and work directly with the Board, CEO’s and Leadership teams of our clients’ businesses.

RRA offers a variety of different career paths for Researchers. The firm takes pride in the fact that, every year, a small number of Researchers are promoted into the Consultant ranks and we provide formal support in this process through the Associate-in-Training program. We also provide leadership opportunities to those who are keen to stay in the research ranks but aspire to get involved in broader initiatives around training, mentoring and contributing to the overall research strategy. Finally, our Researchers have the opportunity to move to our Knowledge team, which focuses on creating insight into industry and talent trends.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. However, due to the volume of applicants, please note we will only be in contact with those individuals who are most aligned with the key requirements.