Research Associate - Ceo/Chair/Ned Advisory

Denton Search are advertising on behalf of a client.

Research Associate, up to £36,000 base & up to 50% bonus. St. James’s, London

Why join us?

We are the UK’s leading boutique Executive Search and Board advisory consulting firm. In our executive search work, we advise on the appointment of top executive roles, as well as Chair and Non-Executive Director positions. As Board advisors, we act for a number of the largest companies in the world with a focus on Board performance, capability, succession planning, as well as conducting senior management evaluations.

We have placed over 20% of the FTSE 50 Chairs, includin­g the Chair of the London Stock Exchange, Unilever, BT, Vodafone, Rolls Royce (first female), and HSBC. We also work extensively for mid-cap enterprises, private and family companies and leading private equity firms. Other significant placements include the CEOs of Credit Suisse, Sainsbury’s, M&S, BT and the CFO of Dyson.

We are Leaders on the diversity agenda; founding supporters of Parker “Change the Race Ratio” initiative.

We can give you:

• Market leading base + annual discretionary bonus, 10% non-contributory pension, Private Health care, two work from home days a week, on-site chef, beautiful offices
• Exposure to the most senior business leaders within FTSE 100 firms
• Mentorship, training and proven career progression to Partner
• Collaboration with extremely high calibre and collegiate colleagues in a consultancy and project orientated environment

The role:

We are looking to recruit an extremely bright and talented Research Associate to work with the Consultants and Partners in the execution of executive search assignments and to develop and progress through the firm over time. Key responsibilities;

• Develop the research strategy, prepare market mapping and competitor analysis
• Develop initial lists of possible candidates
• Contact and discuss the role with candidates with the aim of determining their interest in, and suitability for, the role
• Participate in candidate interviews
• Prepare reports for client update meetings
• Attend client briefing and update meetings
• Develop expertise in relevant industry sectors
• Provide support to individual Partners in the business development process
• Assist in building the knowledge base of the firm

About you

You will be extremely smart and possess a degree from a Russell Group (or equivalent) leading university. You will bring the maturity to deal with senior business leaders, together with outstanding communication skills. Key attributes you will have include a strong work ethic, a collaborative approach, energy and resilience, intellectual edge with a willingness to learn, a naturally inquisitive nature, and a broad interest in business.