We’re looking for a curious, detail-oriented Research Administrative Assistant to join a leading global talent management consulting firm. In this role, you’ll be the go-to expert for uncovering top executive talent and key industry players across a range of sectors. Whether it’s powering high-impact search assignments or fueling business development, your research will help connect the dots. You’ll dive into industry sources, internal databases, and company intel to surface valuable insights and build targeted candidate pipelines. If you’re someone who loves turning complex information into clear, actionable summaries and thrives on the thrill of the search, this could be the perfect fit.

Responsibilities

• Performs secondary research utilizing firm resources to compile market research, business intelligence, and current trends to support business development and search execution needs.
• Develop client-facing materials for business development and search execution, including drafting candidate biographies.
• Research companies, prepare target lists, and assist with candidate identification.
• Develops a full understanding of the research needs of internal clients (members of the Executive Search practice) and effectively communicates findings and research methodologies.
• Maintain the accuracy, quality, and integrity of all search information in the proprietary database while adhering to local and global data quality standards.
• Evaluate research resources, both current and possible new resources.
• Manages relationships with external databases and online resources, and liaises with 3rd party and company employees.
• Act as a knowledge champion for the firm by identifying market trends and research
• information effectively through various channels.

Ideal Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1-3 years’ experience in professional services, administration, or a similar field.
• Attention to detail, and the ability to manage a demanding research load, balance multiple tasks, and switch gears while maintaining priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written) with proven writing and research skills.
• Exhibits pride in work with a sense of urgency and a drive to follow through on projects.
• Intellectually curious with a genuine interest in learning about people, business, and industries.
• Skilled at finding innovative solutions in uncertain or unclear circumstances.
• High level of professionalism, confidence, and clarity when dealing with colleagues.
• Demonstrated judgment and ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters effectively.
• Excellent team player, comfortable working independently.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, with the ability to learn
• internal systems and databases.

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Up to $60,000 per year (based on experience)