Senior Associate

Senior Associate – Retained Executive SearchNew York City, NY | HybridAbout the OpportunityA boutique retained executive search firm is looking to add a Senior Associate to its New York City team. The firm partners with leading organizations on senior-level searches and is known for a high-touch, quality-focused approach to executive search.This is an opportunity for an experienced search professional to take on greater responsibility across complex retained assignments, work closely with senior search professionals, and build relationships with senior executives and clients.Key Responsibilities:Lead research and market-mapping efforts for senior-level retained searchesDevelop comprehensive candidate universes and identify high-caliber executive talentConduct outreach, screening, and in-depth candidate interviewsBuild and maintain relationships with senior executives and industry leadersPartner with senior consultants and Partners to develop search strategyParticipate in client meetings and provide market and candidate insightPrepare candidate reports, market updates, and other client-facing materialsManage multiple searches simultaneously while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detailTake increasing ownership of candidate and client relationships throughout the search processContribute to business development and broader market-development initiatives as appropriateQualifications4+ years of executive search experience, preferably within a retained search environmentStrong track record executing senior-level searches from research through placementExcellent market-mapping, sourcing, and candidate-assessment skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsComfortable engaging with senior executives and other high-level stakeholdersStrong project-management and organizational abilitiesAbility to work independently while collaborating closely with Partners and senior team membersCommercially minded with an interest in developing broader client-facing capabilitiesExperience in a specific industry or functional vertical within executive search is a plusWhat the Firm OffersExposure to high-quality retained executive-search assignmentsOpportunity to work directly with Partners and senior search professionalsRegular interaction with senior executives, CEOs, and other leadership-level candidatesIncreasing responsibility across search execution and client relationshipsStructured opportunity for long-term career progressionCollaborative and entrepreneurial environmentCompetitive base salary and performance-based compensationIf you are an experienced executive-search professional looking to take the next step in your career and work on high-quality retained assignments, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you confidentially.