Senior Executive Search Research Consultant

Overview Executive Search Research Specialist

The position of Executive Search Research Specialist is a critical role within our global research team. As an integral part of this team, you will be instrumental in managing the entire executive search process. This includes proactively identifying business opportunities and successfully closing assignments.

Responsibilities You will develop and execute compelling search strategies in close partnership with colleagues, refining approaches to achieve optimal client outcomes.

You will balance multiple projects efficiently, meet deadlines, and communicate progress and priorities to team members.

You will produce comprehensive reports on target companies, market sources, and candidates, ensuring all insights are meticulously captured.

You will identify and evaluate potential prospects, representing clients in the market and ensuring candidates are market-validated.

You will build strong candidate slates through rigorous assessment, including reference and source calls, measuring against experience, competencies, and culture fit.

You will support colleagues throughout the search process, assisting with client and candidate management as needed.

You will engage confidently with clients and candidates, ensuring each interaction is impactful and well-prepared.

You will maintain proficiency with tools and technology to drive high-quality outcomes and efficient project execution.

Market Knowledge and Insight Generation You will maintain up-to-date awareness of industry dynamics, sharing relevant updates with the team.

You will monitor specific markets to identify opportunities and support colleagues in relationship development and business growth.

You will build trust-based relationships within candidate pools through deep market understanding and credibility.

You will proactively conduct research and generate insights, creating supporting materials for pitches and client presentations.

You will partner with the knowledge team to capture both search and non-search intelligence in our proprietary database.

You will leverage domain expertise to support colleagues and strengthen our market position.

You will attend and contribute to client meetings, adding value through market insights.

Collaboration and Firm Contribution You will partner with stakeholders to drive internal initiatives, leveraging prior experience to improve outcomes.

You will collaborate across the global network, sharing ideas and best practices to maximize organizational impact.

You will embody firm values and actively contribute to a positive work environment and strong team culture.

You will openly share knowledge and seek feedback to foster continuous learning and improvement.

You will mentor and develop colleagues, upholding and spreading best practices.

Key Skills and Qualifications You will possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills, excellent client and candidate engagement, agility in learning and adapting to new challenges, effective collaboration and communication, and proficiency with research technologies and project management.

You will also have a commitment to ethics and confidentiality.

Career Growth Opportunities We offer a dynamic and multifaceted career trajectory for researchers, recognizing their pivotal contribution to our success. We provide meaningful leadership opportunities and encourage active participation in firmwide initiatives, including training, mentoring, and shaping the strategic direction of our research capabilities.

Rather than simply focusing on traditional research roles, we also offer flexibility to explore client-facing positions beyond that space.

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