Executive Search Researcher

Who We Are

We are a global team of industry-leading professionals committed to delivering exceptional executive search and advisory services. Drawing from deep expertise across legal, finance, and private equity sectors, we align talent with opportunity to foster growth and innovation. Our in-depth data-driven approach ensures that every placement is strategically aligned with the cultural and business objectives of our clients.

ECB STAR Group serves industries where strong leadership is critical. We work alongside our clients to identify and recruit transformational leaders at the Executive, C-Suite, and Board levels, providing Search, Talent Advisory, and Research (STAR) that align top-tier professionals with strategic opportunities.

About the role

The Researcher role will put you at the forefront of Private Equity Funds Executive Search process laying the critical groundwork of planning the search and setting the strategy for ECB STAR Group’s Private Equity Practice. Using your knowledge of the client mandate, industry expertise and previous experience, you will be required to identify target companies that are likely to have qualified candidates. The role will also require you to act at an ambassador to the ECB STAR Group Partners when speaking with candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Identifying and sourcing candidates through researching internal databases, LinkedIn, and other sources as appropriate.
• Extensive market mapping and research to source the top candidates in the Private Equity / Funds or Investment Banking (Front office) market.
• Support the team on mandate execution along with managing and execute on junior hire mandates independently with management oversight.
• Work across all revenue generating and support function roles within PE Funds
• Create talent pools of candidates for future projects.

Skills, Capabilities and Attributes

• Experience in search/recruitment within Private Equity, Funds or Investment Banking (front office) is essential.
• Comfortable and confident on the phone.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organisational abilities.
• A strong character that is not offended by rejection and repetition.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable using recruitment software and tools.
• Someone with a ‘can-do’ proactive attitude with a curiosity to learn.
• A background in research is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and opportunities for bonuses.
• Continuous learning and development.
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture.
• Hybrid working arrangements.