Executive Search Associate

A leading global Management Consulting and Executive Search firm is seeking a highly organized Executive Search Associate. The firm is known for its expertise in executive search, leadership advisory, and organizational transformation, with a focus on ethical practices and long-term value delivery.

The Executive Search Associate will work closely with internal client teams of Consultants and Researchers in the execution of Executive Search, Board, and Advisory projects for multiple clients, providing market insights and client engagement support. Responsibilities include project planning, market and candidate research, creating client deliverables, supporting business development, and contributing to knowledge management.

The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Research & Project Planning

·Serve as the lead Researcher for multiple simultaneous client projects in collaboration with Consultants and other Researchers

·Act as a thought partner to the team on all aspects of projects by identifying and developing a rigorous approach and strategy (e.g., priority targets through market research, utilizing data tools, and scoping out parameters to deliver client solutions at scale and scope)

·Guide the project team throughout the search processes to drive strategy, candidate solutions and supporting client materials with a consistent focus on quality and speed

·Identify, calibrate and prioritize potential candidates through a thorough research process, the internal Firm network and external resources

·Work broadly across different Firm offerings to continue developing a well-rounded understanding of our solutions to identify the best solutions for individual client needs

·Create high-quality client documentation (e.g., candidate profiles, role specifications, search strategies, assessment and client progress reports, etc.)

Business Development

·Partner with client teams to develop pitch presentations and business development materials, adapting deliverables and solutions to address specific client needs

·Proactively initiate, shape, and drive effective business development activities and other business-related projects, including monitoring relevant market shifts in a segment or function, company updates, and people moves

·Act as a partner with consultants to build targeted event lists for business development-related dinners, conferences, and other points of connection

Knowledge Management

·Contribute to the Firm’s knowledge management activities by looking for opportunities to share expertise and best practices, developing a network of people within an industry or functional area and recording pertinent information

·Develop an area of subject matter expertise, providing strategic guidance and high-quality insights on important trends and topics to support client teams

Team Development & Mentorship

·Apprentice both Junior & senior members of the team

·Help build the firm capabilities internally

·Actively contribute to practice groups

·Apprentice and mentor to develop junior colleagues

Requirements:

·Bachelor’s degree

·A minimum of 4 years’ professional Executive Search work experience

·Previous project-based experience working effectively on multiple mandates simultaneously

·IT literate, expertise with MS-Office (Word, PowerPoint & Excel)

·Ability to effectively operate in a fast-paced, client-driven environment

·Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills

·Excellent verbal and written communication ability

·Demonstrates very strong attention to detail