Associate – Leadership Hiring / Executive Search

Wellesley Partners is a leader in Asia-Pacific Executive Search and Recruitment Services, headquartered in Hong Kong. Established in 2005, we have earned respect for our market insights and consistent track record. We have a strong reputation with clients and candidates across a broad range of industries and functions.

We are looking to expand our India team. An ideal candidate would come with 1 to 5 years of experience in the recruitment / talent acquisition / research space and a strong understanding of the financial services sector. If you are keen to excel your career in executive search and specialist recruitment, we offer an excellent platform and the opportunity to work with the best-in-class recruiters in the market.

Position Description

Research

• Mapping of various organizations and determine designations/organization structures with accuracy.
• Creatively network with people to get insight into organizational changes and developments to augment the database.
• Track newspapers/ websites for developments in Financial Services (Private Equity Investments, Investment Banking Deals, etc.) and related sectors.

Delivery / Execution

• Accompany Partners to Client Briefing sessions. Jointly discuss and suggest the search strategy and timelines.
• Carry out widespread research to find suitable candidates for positions.
• Network extensively to gather meaningful data on the trends in the industry, challenges in the sector, etc. in order to tap into the right area for sourcing.
• Engaging with the Client during the entire search process. Act as a single point of contact with the client contact.
• Manage Candidate Client expectations. Act as a bridge of communication between the two parties.
• Handle the entire life cycle and thereby ensure smooth closure of the position.

Report Writing, Presentation & Database Management

• Create Mapping Reports & Presentations for supporting BD activities.
• Report writing for ongoing mandates Long Lists, Candidate Evaluation, Comparative Analysis, etc..
• Update internal databank on a real-time basis.

Requirements:

• A bachelor / master degree with 1 to 5 years of working experience
• Strong research background / experience in leadership hiring
• Independent sourcing of profiles, mapping and database management
• Ability to independently run mandates
• Demonstrate a growth mindset with an ambition to succeed
• Detail-oriented and eager to learn
• Strong command of written and verbal communication skills

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