Executive Talent Researcher

Cisco Systems, Inc; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking an Executive Talent Researcher to own high-priority executive projects and build scalable research pipelines across the APJC region.

You will combine advanced sourcing techniques with market intelligence to identify top-level talent and provide actionable insights for C-level stakeholders, shaping succession planning and engaging premier executive talent globally. You will design scalable research frameworks, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and leverage

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in executive research, sourcing, or talent acquisition.
• 3+ years of experience identifying and engaging talent within the APJC region.
• Proficiency with advanced research tools, data analysis platforms, market mapping methodologies, and project management systems, including AI-enhanced research platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable research pipelines and frameworks, incorporating AI-powered tools to support executive decision-making.
• Leverage qualitative and quantitative data to deliver actionable insights for C-level stakeholders.
• Partner with recruiters across engineering, sales/marketing, CX/operations, and corporate functions to align research with business goals.
• Translate insights into cross-functional action plans and drive execution from ideation to delivery.
• Develop timelines, coordinate stakeholder input, and ensure on-time research outputs.
• Synthesize complex data into concise findings and recommendations for executives.
• Continuously improve research processes and tools, focusing on emerging AI technologies.

Skills

Executive research

APAC market knowledge

AI-enabled research

Stakeholder management

Project management

Tools

AI research tools

Market mapping tools

Job description

Meet the Team

As part of the Global Executive Talent Acquisition team at Cisco, you will play a key role in the growth and success of our executive recruiting lifecycle. We are a dynamic, high-impact team dedicated to identifying and engaging premier executive talent across the globe. You will partner closely with regional HR leaders, recruiting counterparts, and executive stakeholders to shape succession planning and build robust talent pipelines in a highly competitive market.

Your Impact

As an Executive Talent Researcher, you will be responsible for owning high-priority, executive-level projects, optimizing cross-functional workflows, and building scalable research pipelines to address emerging business needs across the APJC region. You will combine advanced sourcing techniques with deep market intelligence to identify high-quality talentand package actionable insights for C-level stakeholders. You will be building regional pipelines and supporting succession planning to fully own candidate outreach and screening, using AI-enhanced research methods to drive efficiency and strategic decision-making.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and implement scalable research pipelines and frameworks, incorporating AI-powered tools and methodologies, to support strategic decision-making across executive teams.

• Leverage both qualitative and quantitative data sources to deliver actionable insights.

• Partner closely with recruiters across engineering, sales/marketing, CX/operations, and corporate function to align research initiatives with business goals.

• Act as a bridge between executive leadership and functional teams, translating insights into cross-functional action plans.

• Lead cross-functional research initiatives from ideation to execution, using AI for enhanced efficiency and data synthesis.

• Develop project timelines, coordinate stakeholder input, and ensure on-time delivery of research outputs.

• Synthesize complex data into clear, concise findings and recommendations for C-level stakeholders.

• Continuously improve research processes and tools to enhance efficiency and scalability, with a focus on emerging AI technologies.

• Identify emerging tools, methodologies, and technologies to elevate research capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in executive research, sourcing, or talent acquisition, with a consistent track record of building and scaling research pipelines.

• 3+ years of experience identifying and engaging talent specifically within the APJC region, demonstrating deep market intelligence and regional nuance.

• Proficiency with advanced research tools, data analysis platforms, market mapping methodologies and project management systems, including experience with AI-enhanced research platforms or tools.

• Consistent track record of building and scaling research or analytics pipelines

• Strong project management skills with experience leading cross-functional initiatives

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong comfort with ambiguity and the self-sufficiency to operate independently in a virtual, dynamic, and fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated curiosity and practical experience using AI-powered tools and emerging technologies to enhance research and sourcing efficiency.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.