Executive Search Associate

Ready to accelerate your career in executive search? Join a collaborative team where you’ll gain hands-on experience, receive world-class mentorship, and make a meaningful impact. As an Associate, you’ll help shape recruitment strategies, build relationships with candidates and clients, and develop expertise in executive talent acquisition. This role offers visibility, responsibility, and the opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment.

As an Executive Search Associate in the Executive Search team, you drive key aspects of the recruitment process, from developing search strategies to managing candidate relationships. You work closely with experienced partners, build your professional skills, and contribute to a culture of collaboration and growth. Your work matters by connecting top talent with opportunities and supporting clients throughout the search journey.

Job Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end executive searches, contributing to strategy development and execution


• Conduct industry and company research, mapping executive talent and providing market insights


• Contact prospective candidates to generate interest, obtain referrals, and gather market intelligence


• Conduct interviews to assess candidate qualifications and fit


• Build and manage candidate relationships throughout the search lifecycle, keeping stakeholders informed


• Assist with client relationship management and contribute to client communications


• Partner with colleagues to build productive, trusting relationships and foster collaboration


• Contribute to team initiatives and help shape a positive team culture


• Ensure accuracy, quality, and integrity of all search information and deliverables


• Manage multiple projects, delivering high-quality work on time while upholding professionalism and ethics

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in full life cycle recruiting in executive search or in-house executive talent acquisition


• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills


• Proven ability to collaborate and influence clients and candidates


• Demonstrated expertise in managing recruitment processes


• Success managing multiple projects and working across teams

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Undergraduate BA/BS degree


• Experience working within a scalable organization, preferably in corporate or go-to-market functions; financial services experience is a plus


• Experience targeting candidates and developing pitch materials


• Skill in identifying market trends and researching information through various channels


• Ability to analyze, organize, and synthesize large volumes of information into insights


• Experience building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders


• Experience working with Salesforce or other CRM systems