Executive Search Research Associate - Tech and Digital - VC Backed - Graduate

Work with Venture Capital backed high growth companies in Central London office.

Basic Salary £30,000 - £32,500 + monthly paid bonus - £45,000 OTE. Progression to £40,000 basic within 12 months.

The Company: Our client is a market leading global Executive Search firm, specialising in finding world-class digital & technology talent for some of the world’s most innovative companies. They perform searches for venture capital backed start-ups, who are some of the fastest growing companies in the world. They support their clients in hiring the leaders and teams who will help them grow from their earliest stages to becoming multi-billion-dollar enterprises in rapid time. Their work with start-ups is cutting edge, working with rapidly changing industries which are being disrupted by technological innovation. They have a network of offices across the globe and provide opportunities for people to live and work abroad as they progress through the business. They work with some of the fastest growing companies in Software, Fintech, Crypto and Consumer App businesses.

The Role: As a Research Associate, you will work closely with Partners and Principals on the execution of executive search mandates, owning the research phase of the search process as well as proactively contributing to knowledge management and business development preparation. Research is a critical part of the client solution and is valued as the most vital element of their offering. Partners, Principals and Associates work collaboratively on solutions for clients. It is a meritocratic company and the Partner team work hard to develop Associates into Principals, and they have a well-defined training programme and career path in place.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist with the design and execution of a search strategy.
• Identify sources and prospects via desk-based research and conversations with key influencers in the clients' network.
• Qualify the suitability of candidates through in-depth phone screening and informal referencing.
• Own the research process, reporting weekly to key clients.
• Produce high quality mapping documents, status reports and candidate appraisals.
• Attend candidate and client meetings.
• Capture and share relevant search, sector and market related information, trends, data and knowledge.
• Assist with the preparation of compelling pitch documentation and business generation strategies.
• Collate market intelligence and grow the clients' network across key markets.

Core attributes required:

• 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 attention to detail.
• Results focused with the drive to consistently deliver and exceed targets set.
• Excellent communication & listening skills with the ability to distill complex information succinctly.
• Demonstrates complete discretion and integrity.
• Good professional judgement and EQ.
• Tenacious and resilient in the face of adversity.
• 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.
• Culturally adaptable and inclusive with an aptitude to work with a diverse range of people.
• Confidently self-aware, embracing feedback and personal development.

The culture and reward: In this role, you can expect to work in an extremely collaborative and vibrant environment. You will work for a company that heavily invests in your development and is set up to support you. You will work for a firm that has consistently hired, developed and promoted from within. You will have a clear route of progression and fantastic earning potential. You will receive a quarterly bonus that is based on your performance. If this role sounds interesting, please apply now for more information and to be considered for the role.