Senior Associate

Erevena is looking for an Senior Associate to join this driven and collaborative team where they will have exposure to best practices in Executive Search, learning about various business models and industries within the technology sector, as well as the assessment of leadership capabilities. 

The Senior Associate will work with Partners & Principals on the execution of executive search mandates, owning the research and candidate generation phase of the search process. They should follow rigorous research methodology in line with Erevena best practice, build industry and domain knowledge across multiple industries and contribute to business development preparation. They are responsible for focused candidate identification and pipeline planning as well as capturing, storing and managing search data appropriately.
 
Research is a critical part of the client solution and is valued as the most vital element of our product. Partners, Principals, Senior Associates and Associates work collaboratively on solutions for our clients. The Partner team work hard to develop our Associates into Principals and we have a well-defined training programme and career path in place.

• Assist with the formulation and execution of a search strategy.  
• Identify sources and prospects via desk-based research and conversations with key influencers in the Erevena network.  
• Produce high quality mapping documents and status update reports for clients.
• Qualify the suitability of candidates through in-depth phone screening and informal referencing.  
• Approach & engage potential candidates into the search process.
• Maintain positive & professional relationships with candidates & sources throughout the process.
• Capture and share relevant search, sector and market related information, trends, data and knowledge. 
• Maintain the integrity of the Erevena database and intellectual property at all times.  
• Assist with any research to support new business pitches and BD initiatives.
• Attend candidate and client meetings where appropriate.   
• Contribute to the broader development of the firm (internal recruitment, training, CSR, marketing, etc.)  

• Highly organised with the ability to multi-task, prioritise and remain calm under pressure.   
• Diligent time optimizer who can work quickly but with rigour and strong attention to detail.  
• Results focused with the drive to consistently deliver and exceed targets set.   
• Ability to distil complex information succinctly.   
• Demonstrates complete discretion and integrity.   
• Confident with high levels of emotional intelligence.    
• Learning agility and an inquisitive mind in understanding new markets quickly.  
• Proactive, positive and solutions-focused.   
• Strong relationship building skills with a respectful, collaborative and flexible style. 

• 1-2 years experience in retained Executive Search.
• A demonstrable interest in emerging technology and its impact across industries.  
• Track record of successfully contributing to multiple search assignments. 
• Strong academic qualifications.  
• Experience working with multi-cultural, international teams and clients would be ideal  with multi-cultural, international teams and clients would be ideal  

• TRUST: Builds effective and trusted relationships with colleagues. Demonstrates empathy and discretion when required. 
• FEEDBACK: Proactively embraces and shares feedback appropriately and constructively. Has a growth mindset and positive approach to ongoing development. 
• ACCOUNTABILITY: Manages expectations well and can be relied upon to deliver agreed goals and meet deadlines. Effective time management skills with tenacity in overcoming setbacks and maintaining a proactive solutions-focused approach. 
• COMMUNICATION: Has strong active listening, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt to different situations. 
• JUDGEMENT: Exhibits ability to evaluate key information, weighs options and makes appropriate decisions. 
• RESILIENCE: Demonstrates resilience in adversity and recovers well from setbacks 
• ESG: Actively contributes to creating a socially & environmentally sustainable work environment embracing diversity, equity & inclusion. 
• BROADER FIRM CONTRIBUTION: Contributes to company initiatives, events and broader firm development beyond the day to day responsibilities.

At Erevena, we prioritize creating positive outcomes for our team. We provide an environment where diversity and individuality are valued and embraced and where cohesion is created across the business through common purpose, shared values and collaboration. We believe that success stems from building trust; where everyone has a voice, respects and embraces feedback and can count on each other. 

We have strong principles around inclusion, a shared motivation to make a difference and a belief in ongoing development for everyone. We strive to ensure that environmental and social responsibility is at the heart of our corporate strategy and B-Corp certified.

We’re a supportive team that like to have fun together, encouraging regular opportunities to socialise and celebrate success. Every employee, irrespective of level, is invited to become a shareholder sharing in the value creation of the firm. We invest in learning & development and have clear pathways to encourage career progression as well as potential movement between international offices.

All employees enjoy hybrid working options, attractive rewards and benefits, and the opportunity to impact the overall development of the firm, beyond their day to day role, through employee-led councils and other initiatives.