Executive Assistant / Senior Researcher

Company Overview

Our client is a leading executive search firm highly respected for delivering outstanding results to a prestigious clientele. The company culture fosters collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mutual support among intelligent and motivated professionals. Here, employees are trusted, valued, and given opportunities for long-term career growth.

Role Summary

We present an exciting vacancy for an experienced Executive Assistant / Senior Researcher to provide comprehensive support to senior Partners. This dynamic role blends conventional executive assistant duties with responsibilities in executive search research and project coordination, positioning you at the core of the business. You will ensure senior Partners are fully supported while contributing to the successful execution of search assignments from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage extensive diaries and email communications for senior Partners efficiently.
• Arrange intricate travel plans, including domestic and international itineraries and logistics.
• Handle expenses processing, client billing, and general administrative duties.
• Coordinate scheduling of interviews, client meetings, and candidate briefings.
• Conduct market mapping, identify potential candidates, and perform executive-level research.
• Prepare market intelligence reports, briefing materials, and client presentations.
• Maintain precise and up-to-date candidate and client records within the CRM system.
• Assist in delivering executive search projects, ensuring deadlines and milestones are consistently met.
• Communicate confidently with senior executives, clients, and candidates, ensuring an exceptional experience throughout the search process.
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements to uphold high standards across all operations.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in executive search, ideally within roles such as Executive Assistant, Researcher, or Search Coordinator, and should be familiar with the fast-paced, confidential, and detail-oriented nature of a partner-led setting.

• Proven track record supporting senior stakeholders in executive search environments.
• Strong competencies in research and market mapping techniques.
• Excellent organizational skills capable of managing multiple simultaneous priorities.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder relationship management abilities.
• Highly precise, discreet, and professional in handling sensitive information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated with a collaborative mindset and the confidence to work independently, anticipating needs effectively.

Why Work With Us?

Joining this prestigious executive search firm means becoming part of a high-achieving and collaborative team. The role offers significant variety, involvement in senior-level projects, and opportunities to make meaningful contributions alongside seasoned professionals.

If you have experience as an Executive Assistant or Researcher in executive search and are ready for a new challenge, we welcome your application for consideration.