Senior Search & Market Intelligence Analyst

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

Job summary

A talent management firm is looking for a Senior Search & Market Intelligence Analyst in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves executing search engagements, producing market intelligence, and supporting senior partners. The ideal candidate should have 3 years of relevant experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively. Strong written and verbal communication is essential. Join us at Hatch Asia for a rewarding career in talent management.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in Executive search research or delivery.
• Strong analytical and structured thinking.
• Experience supporting senior-level or leadership hires is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end delivery for retained search assignments.
• Produce market intelligence briefs to support search pitches.
• Act as the operational backbone of assigned engagements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

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

Core Responsibilities

• 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

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

Market & Talent Intelligence

• 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 upscale 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

• 3 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