Research Consultant - Technology Practice

About the role

The Associate Director leads core components of retained executive searches within our Technology Practice. This is a research-led role including candidate first-round interviews. You are responsible for defining the target market, executing rigorous market mapping, building accurate and high-quality pipelines, and engaging candidates directly through structured first-stage interviews. You contribute to candidate assessment discussions and slate development.

Responsibilities

• Lead research strategy, including systematic market mapping and target company identification
• Build and maintain high-quality candidate pipelines
• Achie 80%+ mapping accuracy through disciplined and creative sourcing methods
• Conduct first-round candidate interviews
• Contribute to structured candidate assessment and slate construction
• Produce client-ready candidate summaries and search materials
• Maintain disciplined search workflow and data integrity

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to manage ~5 concurrent retained searches with consistent quality and pace (approximately 12+ searches annually)
• Proven strength in research strategy and systematic market mapping
• Track record of building accurate target company lists and candidate pipelines, achieving 80%+ mapping accuracy
• Experience conducting first-round candidate interviews and contributing to structured candidate assessment
• Ability to independently draft client-ready materials with minimal edits
• Strong discipline in maintaining accurate search workflow within an ATS
• Experience supporting VP, SVP, or C-suite searches

Qualifications

• Technology search experience is helpful but not required
• We are open to outstanding researchers from retained executive search firms with a strong interest in building depth within technology leadership markets
• We will also selectively consider executive search researchers or executive recruiters from in-house executive recruiting teams supporting VP, SVP, or C-suite hiring within technology companies or large, complex enterprises (e.g., Fortune 500 organizations)
• Candidates should demonstrate rigor in market mapping, structured candidate assessment, and executive-level engagement

Skills

• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in using ATS systems

Benefits

• Purpose-Driven Work: Join a team that is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and gives back to the community by donating 10% of annual profits to support underserved youth and educational opportunities.
• Impactful Projects: Contribute to meaningful projects that positively impact clients’ organizations, communities, and the development of diverse leaders.
• Professional Growth: Gain exposure to various aspects of the business, with opportunities for mentorship, leadership development, and career advancement.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401(k) match.
• Flexibility & Balance: Benefit from a flexible remote work environment, paid parental leave, and an office setup stipend to support your work-from-home needs.

Pay

The pay range for this role is: 90,000 - 105,000 USD per year with a 10% annual target bonus (Remote)