Senior Associate (Executive Search)

The Sr Associate plays a critical role in supporting executive search efforts by leading the research and candidate identification process, with a strong emphasis on strategic networking and relationship management. This individual collaborates closely with internal teams and clients to build targeted candidate pipelines and deliver market intelligence that drives successful outcomes. 

Essential Job Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. 

Duties And Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads the development and execution of research and recruiting strategies across all phases of executive search engagements 
• Participates in client kick-off calls and internal search launches, contributing market insights and aligning on search priorities 
• Conducts in-depth target research, candidate mapping, and talent identification using CRM platforms, online databases, and strategic sourcing techniques 
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with potential candidates, industry experts, and professional networks to support current and future searches 
• Manages and updates candidate data and research activity in CRM systems to ensure accuracy and continuity throughout each engagement 
• Delivers ongoing research support and market intelligence using advanced web-based searching and analysis methods 
• Collaborates with consultants and internal teams on multiple concurrent searches, supporting position description development, candidate profiles, and reference checks as needed 

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Desired Competencies:

• Accountability:  Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments 
• Action oriented: Embracing new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm 
• Collaborative:  Partners and connects with others to achieve shared goals or objectives, seeking input and inspiring others to value the same, building trust with each collaborative interaction 
• Customer Focus:  Builds strong relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions 
• Instills trust:  Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity 
• Learning Agility:  Demonstrates courage and a willingness to learn by pro-actively accepting or requesting participation with unfamiliar tasks or projects 
• Results Oriented:  Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances 

Education And Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required 
• At least three years’ professional work experience required; including at least 1 year of experience recruiting Accounting and Finance professionals 
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite required 
• Professional written and verbal communication skills required 
• Private equity knowledge preferred

Multiple locations | Remote eligible with management approval 

Travel Requirements: Flexibility for limited travel is preferred

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Highspring believes that the following salary range reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure to be between $115,000 and $135,000. The individual may also be eligible for a variety of bonus and financial incentives based on individual and company performance.