Senior Research Analyst

KORN FERRY (SG) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a Senior Research Analyst in Singapore. This role involves conducting thorough research, generating strategies, and assessing candidates for senior leadership positions. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in human resources or consultancy, possesses strong analytical and communication skills, and can manage multiple searches efficiently.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of relevant experience in human resources, search, selection, or consultancy.
• Experience in active candidate identification and sourcing or comparable research experience.
• High sense of urgency and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Generate go-to-market strategies in co-operation with senior partners.
• Conduct thorough research to identify candidates for client profiles.
• Present key research findings to team members.

Skills

Strong research skills

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business—synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us—for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, our over 9,000 colleagues globally serve clients in more than 50 countries. We offer five core capabilities that span the full talent lifecycle:

• Organizational Strategy
• Assessment and Succession
• Talent Acquisition
• Leadership Development
• Rewards and Benefits

Opportunity to Enhance Your Career

It’s about exceeding your potential.

As a key member of Korn Ferry’s Executive Search Practice, the Senior Research Analyst will play an integral part in further building the research function. Most of our clients operate globally and we help clients in searching for senior leaders in various functional expertise areas.

We are looking for a talented professional, skilled in research and able to balance multiple searches at one time. The ideal Senior Research Analyst operates independently yet functions well in teams; balances drive and initiative with good judgment; communicates effectively with candidates and clients; and delivers results with ethics and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Generating a go-to-market strategy, including industry, company, and candidate ideas, in co-operation with the practice’s Senior Client Partner and Managing Associate.
• Setting assessments against client requirements and competencies.
• Conducting thorough research to navigate key companies and build accurate, encompassing lists of candidates accurately reflecting client profile.
• Conducting phone interviews with candidates, checking fit with the role.
• Effectively presenting key research findings to other team members.
• Prepare, write, and present progress reports to clients.
• Balancing deadlines and deliverables for multiple searches at one time.
• Maintaining data quality and accuracy on the company’s internal database.

Professional Experience/Qualifications

• More than 5 years of relevant experience in the field of human resources, search, selection, or consultancy.
• Experience in active candidate identification and sourcing or comparable research experience.
• Hands‑on mentality: high sense of urgency and knows how to work under pressure.
• Creative and commercial.
• Extensive interest in a broad spectrum of subjects.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Self‑motivation and excellent time management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Articulate, cogent verbal communication skills and strong written communication skills.