Senior Talent Researcher - Tech

At Chapter 2, we're not just embedding talent teams; we're building the future of talent acquisition. Our model integrates embedded recruiting, an employer brand agency, and our proprietary AI SaaS talent platform, The Book. We are redefining how companies access, evaluate, and engage high-performing talent. As an embedded Senior Talent Researcher you will work from first principles to map markets, build pipelines, and surface world-class talent for our US venture and growth clients. Chapter 2 transforms our client's recruiting motions into decisive competitive advantage.

You will

Embed directly into our high-growth client engagements and own the talent intelligence and pipeline strategy for critical tech roles. You will operate as a market expert and sourcing specialist, working from first principles to design search strategies, map competitive landscapes, and deliver a constant flow of high-calibre candidates into our clients' hiring funnels. This role demands deep curiosity, analytical rigour, and the ability to move fast in ambiguous, high-trajectory environments.

• Shape and execute research strategies to surface top-performing talent, rapidly increasing talent density across our clients' pipelines.

• Conduct deep market analysis to identify talent liquidity patterns, skills availability, and compensation benchmarks that inform search strategy and prioritisation.

• Build and maintain high-quality, continuously evolving talent pools across target functions, ensuring deep penetration of relevant talent markets.

• Analyse sourcing funnel data, derive insights, and optimise outreach and engagement strategies for pipeline quality and conversion.

• Drive high-velocity execution of multiple research workstreams in parallel, maintaining exceptional rigour and stakeholder confidence.

• Build influential relationships with Talent Partners and hiring managers, advising them on market realities, talent availability, and search strategy that creates impact.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Talent, Brand, and Intelligence teams at Chapter 2 to ensure a seamless candidate and client experience.

• Champion an exceptional candidate experience from first touch to pipeline, ensuring every interaction reflects our clients' employer brand.

You bring

You're an elite researcher who combines strategic market knowledge with execution speed. You think clearly under pressure, navigate complex talent landscapes, and care deeply about the quality of every candidate you surface.

• Strong experience supporting high-velocity venture and growth-stage B2B SaaS or tech companies on Product and/or tech talent research.

• Proven track record as an in-house, RPO, or embedded talent researcher owning end-to-end sourcing and pipeline strategy in high-trajectory environments.

• High agency. You navigate complexity and influence stakeholders to remove obstacles; impossible is something you haven't discovered, yet.

• Resilience and adaptability. You know talent research is probabilistic; setbacks fuel your determination and your response defines your impact. You have grit.

• Deep curiosity and analytical rigour; you think deeply, reflect on market data, and rapidly apply learnings to improve search strategy and pipeline quality.

• Deep thinking and rapid execution define your approach: you reflect, strategise, then move quickly. You think slow, act fast.

• A bias for action and urgency. You know that speed is how we win while never compromising on quality.

• Ownership and a relentless drive to deliver outcomes for clients — not just activity.

• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to articulate complex market findings simply, persuasively, and with data.

Chapter 2 is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities and experiences. We make all employment decisions — including hiring, compensation, promotion, and termination — based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Our hiring process is structured to promote fairness, objectivity, and equity, using only the information shared during interviews and assessments. If you have questions or need accommodations at any stage, please contact our team. We're happy to support you.