Assistant Director, ASEAN Executive Recruitment

the opportunity; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking a Director of Executive Recruitment to lead talent searches for Partner-level positions across Southeast Asia. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in senior talent acquisition, with a proven track record in a professional services environment. This role requires exceptional project management and interpersonal skills, and a background in multiple Southeast Asian markets is essential. Join us and shape the future with confidence.

Qualifications

• 8 years in executive search or senior talent acquisition preferably within professional services.
• Proven track record in Partner-level or C-suite recruitment.
• Experience working in at least two SE Asian markets.

Responsibilities

• Forecast leadership needs and develop recruitment strategies.
• Maintain relationships with candidates for future hiring.
• Provide market mapping and competitor analysis.

Skills

Executive search management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication in English

Job description

At EY we develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We empower you in a flexible environment and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

We’re all in – are you? Join EY and shape your future with confidence.

About the opportunity:

As a member of the ASEAN Executive Recruitment team you will play a pivotal role in helping us to achieve our Partner growth ambitions for the region.

This role ensures the firm attracts, assesses and integrates top-tier executive talent aligned with strategic growth objectives.

Key markets in the region include Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines. It is essential therefore that you have a track record of working with / in at least three of these markets ideally coupled with experience working with / in a professional services firm.

Key responsibilities:

• Work closely with Partners and Service Line Leaders to forecast leadership needs and develop recruitment strategies
• Proactively build and maintain relationships with potential candidates to create effective pipelines for future hiring needs
• Work closely with Talent Attraction colleagues to provide market mapping and competitor analysis to identify potential candidates.
• Act as advisor to candidates throughout the recruitment process
• Engage in complex offer negotiations involving equity profit-sharing and partnership terms
• Work closely with onboarding teams in each market to ensure the successful integration of new partners.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on talent trends, compensation benchmarks and succession planning
• Position the firm as a destination for senior leaders through targeted branding and thought leadership initiatives

What were looking for:

• Proven experience managing multiple executive level searches within a professional services firm (ideally a partnership model)
• If coming from an agency we’re looking for someone who has worked with professional services clients (ideally a partnership a model)
• Ability to be responsive and effective in a fast-paced yet consensus driven environment
• Exceptional project management and prioritization skills – attention to detail is key
• The ability to not only think strategically but also execute operationally
• Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams and geographies
• High level of integrity and the ability to manage confidential information

Qualifications:

• 8 years in executive search or senior talent acquisition preferably within professional services.
• Proven track record in Partner-level or C-suite recruitment
• Experience working in at least two of the following markets: Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines.
• Ability to communicate with confidence and gravitas in English. A second SE Asian language would be a plus.

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

All in – shape the future with confidence.

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Employment Type: Full Time

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Vacancy: 1