We're looking for an Associate to join our team and support Executive Search projects for People & Talent leaders at high-growth, venture-backed tech companies. In this role, you’ll be a key player in candidate and market research, supporting candidate development and collaborating with the broader team to lay the groundwork for successful searches. Curiosity, thoughtfulness, and analytical thinking are key – you should be someone who can spot trends, uncover where great talent might be sitting, and bring a point of view to the table.
What You’ll Do:
- Collaborate with exec search leads to help shape search strategy: create target company lists, build talent market maps of potential candidates & share insights that help guide direction
- Research and track industry trends, executive moves, and company developments
- Turn research into clear, actionable insights for the team and our clients
- Prepare research briefs and candidate materials for client meetings when necessary
- Keep our ATS/CRM organized and up to date
- Identify executive-level candidates using LinkedIn, research tools, and our internal database (Gem)
What We’re Looking For:
- A strong interest in joining a small firm, willing to deal with ambiguity, and thrives in an environment where they can wear many hats
- Strong communication, organization, research skills, and attention to detail
- Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Curious, resourceful, and eager to learn
- Tech-savvy and comfortable with G Suite and internal tools
- Experience identifying market trends and research through various outlets
- Strong ability to synthesize information quickly
- A strong sense of curiosity and an ability to ask questions thoughtfully and thoroughly
