Associate, Executive Search

At its core, Hiring is Prediction. It is the business of predicting potential, performance, cultural fit, adaptability, longevity and much more.

Whilst no prediction can ever be infallible, part of pltfrm’s “why?” as an Executive Search firm is to reduce the guesswork and improve the odds of success via proprietary data & tooling, making the prediction as accurate as possible.

Operating at the top-end of the market across multiple sectors and functions, pltfrm blends the human insight, interpretation, and judgement you would expect from leadership advisory experts with the latest digital tooling to maximize breadth and depth of candidate coverage and assessment. By identifying digitally-enlightened leaders who are predisposed to building diverse teams, we are also positively shaping our clients' futures.

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As pltfrm embarks on an exciting period of growth, we are looking for an Associate to join us in either London or Zürich. If you are curious about technology, passionate about talent and obsessive about client service, you sound like you could be one of us.

The role is broad one, touching every aspect of the Executive Search process. Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting in-depth research using a variety of techniques on companies, industries, and executives
• Sourcing and managing large amounts of data
• Identifying and approaching potential candidates using various methodologies
• Preparing research reports, summaries, and presentations
• Contributing to and presenting in, client meetings regularly
• Building and maintaining trusted relationships with candidates and sources

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Requirements

• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Proven ability to assimilate and use data effectively
• Strong EQ with the ability to foster meaningful long-term relationships
• Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal
• Self-starter, highly-motivated and detail-focused

Pltfrm offers

• Direct exposure to some of the world's most interesting and innovative organizations within the Financial Services and Technology industries
• A culture of inclusion, ownership, excellence and fun
• A 4.5 day week as standard
• An attractive compensation system that rewards teamwork and client-first thinking
• Hybrid working