Senior Market Research Analyst

Hatch Asia Consulting Pte Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Search & Market Intelligence Analyst. This role involves executing end-to-end executive search projects, producing high-quality market intelligence, and ensuring client engagement. Candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. The job offers the opportunity to significantly impact how talent decisions are made, contributing to client success and organizational growth.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in executive search research or similar roles.
• Experience supporting senior-level hires preferred.
• Strong analytical and structured thinking skills required.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end delivery for retained searches.
• Produce market intelligence briefs for client proposals.
• Support post-search reviews to improve delivery.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Our Vision is to be the preferred talent partner in Asia to accurately identify and integrate high potential talents for our clients and accomplish our candidates' career success.

The Search & Market Intelligence Analyst is a core delivery and intelligence role within Hatch Asia's search and leadership advisory platform.

This role is responsible for:

End-to-end execution of executive search engagements (delivery excellence)

Producing high-quality market and talent intelligence to support retained search, leadership assessment, and advisory work

Enabling senior partners to operate at higher strategic and commercial leverage

It is a professional services role with clear progression into a client engagement role.

The Challenges

Executive Search Delivery

Execute end-to-end delivery for retained and selected contingent search assignments

Conduct market mapping across defined sectors, functions, and geographies

Build and maintain high-quality longlists and shortlists
Conduct structured candidate outreach, qualification, and pre-interviews

Prepare client-ready candidate profiles, interview notes, and assessment summaries

Manage interview logistics, feedback loops, and stakeholder coordination

Track engagement timelines and ensure delivery milestones are met

Produce market intelligence briefs to support retained search pitches and leadership assessment projects

Map talent flows, leadership movements, and competitor hiring patterns

Support compensation and role benchmarking where required

Maintain up-to-date intelligence on target companies, key leadership profiles, sector trends impacting talent decisions

Contribute insight and data to client POVs and proposal materials

Engagement & Quality Management

Act as the operational backbone of assigned engagements

Ensure consistency and quality across client deliverables

Identify risks early (timeline, candidate quality, client alignment) and elevate proactively

Support post-search reviews and internal debriefs to improve future delivery

Platform & Capability Building

Contribute to the development of Hatch Asia's search and assessment playbooks

Improve internal processes, templates, and intelligence frameworks

Maintain structured records in CRM and internal knowledge systems

What It Takes

2 years of experience in executive search research or delivery, management consulting (analyst / associate level), corporate strategy, HR analytics, or talent intelligence roles

Experience supporting senior-level or leadership hires is strongly preferred

Strong analytical and structured thinking

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Comfortable engaging senior candidates professionally

Ability to manage multiple workstreams with discipline and prioritisation

High attention to detail with strong execution standards

Commercial awareness of how search and advisory work creates value

Fresh graduates with strong academic background are welcome to apply.

Interested candidates, please click the "Apply To Position" button. All information will be kept in the strictest confidentiality.

Notification priority will be given to shortlisted candidates.
Employment Agency No: 11C5794

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