Senior Associate - Executive Search

Paul Bridges Group; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul Bridges Group is seeking an experienced Senior Associate with a strong background in retained executive search to join a high-engagement, high-accountability team. This role thrives in a fast-paced environment, fostering deep partnerships with clients and candidates to deliver exceptional search outcomes.

You will lead and support engagements from research through candidate delivery, collaborate with Consultants on strategy and candidate development, and manage multiple senior-level

Qualifications

• 5+ years of executive search experience.
• Senior level experience with strong judgment and maturity.
• High accountability and work ethic.
• Culture of high engagement, responsiveness and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support retained executive search engagements from research through candidate delivery.
• Partner with Consultants and Principals on search strategy, market mapping, and candidate development.
• Manage multiple senior-level searches simultaneously in a high-performance environment.
• Conduct rigorous candidate assessments and present qualified slates to stakeholders.
• Maintain strong communication, follow-through, and accountability throughout the search lifecycle.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture with high expectations and high support.

Skills

Executive search

Client engagement

Candidate assessment

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Associate with a strong background in retained executive search to join a high‑engagement, high‑accountability team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys deep partnership with clients and candidates, and is motivated by delivering exceptional search outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support retained executive search engagements from research through candidate delivery
• Partner closely with Consultants and Principals on search strategy, market mapping, and candidate development
• Manage multiple senior-level searches simultaneously in a high-performance environment
• Conduct rigorous candidate assessments and present qualified slates to internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain strong communication, follow-through, and accountability throughout the search lifecycle
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture with high expectations and high support

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of executive search experience, ideally within retained search
• Proven ability to operate at a senior, non‑junior level with strong judgment and maturity
• High personal accountability, strong work ethic, and commitment to excellence
• Values a culture of high engagement, responsiveness, and ownership