Talent Research & Market Mapping Specialist

Alvarez & Marsal; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Talent Research professional to partner with recruiters and hiring managers across the EMEA region. You will conduct targeted market mapping, build longlists, and deliver insight on external talent dynamics while coordinating with senior stakeholders.

The role emphasizes Dutch and English fluency, high-quality sourcing plans, and rapid delivery of market intelligence. You will contribute to a data-driven, strategic approach to talent acquisition.

Qualifications

• Experience in talent research, sourcing or executive search, ideally gained in a retained search firm or in-house Talent Acquisition research function.
• Strong talent mapping and sourcing capability, including LinkedIn Recruiter, X-ray search, AI-assisted research techniques, data mining approaches and other advanced sourcing tools.
• Experience building targeted longlists and mapping external talent pools across different functions, sectors and geographies.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to support with recruiters, hiring managers and senior stakeholders on search strategy.
• Commercial judgement and ability to translate business priorities into structured sourcing plans.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present market insight clearly and credibly.
• High attention to detail, discretion and sound judgement when handling confidential searches and candidate information.
• Ability to work at pace, manage changing priorities and maintain high standards.
• Fluency in Dutch and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in search kick-off meetings with recruiters and hiring managers, helping define target profiles, relevant organisations and sourcing channels.
• Partner closely with recruiters to translate business priorities into structured insight-led research plans.
• Deliver high-quality longlists and detailed market maps for priority hiring across EMEA, covering a range of levels, functions and business areas.
• Act as a talent market adviser by sharing clear insight on external talent dynamics, competitor activity and leadership trends.
• Build and maintain industry and functional research insight through ongoing monitoring of relevant markets and competitors.

Skills

Talent research

Sourcing

Executive search

LinkedIn Recruiter

X-ray search

AI-assisted research

Data mining

Stakeholder management

Communication

Attention to detail

Dutch & English fluency

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

X-ray search

AI-assisted research tools

Data mining

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Talent Research professional to partner with recruiters and hiring managers across the EMEA region. You will conduct targeted market mapping, build longlists, and deliver insight on external talent dynamics while coordinating with senior stakeholders.

The role emphasizes Dutch and English fluency, high-quality sourcing plans, and rapid delivery of market intelligence. You will contribute to a data-driven, strategic approach to talent acquisition.