Senior Associate

OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE YOUR CAREER - Its about exceeding your potential.

Working closely with Partners and Associates, the primary focus of the Senior Associate is to:

• Successfully execute search assignments brought into the firm by a Partner.
• Project manage and play a critical role in the entire search execution process from candidate development to client management.
• Have deep market and/or functional knowledge and be valued as an expert in their industry and/or functional area.
• Assist in business development by providing superior client service, supplying leads to Partners on potential new business and enhancing current client relationships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Search Execution

• Take responsibility for successful execution of assignments.
• Work with clients and candidates to understand the parameters of the search assignments. Execute the development of the position description and search strategy.
• Execute search assignments to ensure thorough sourcing and mapping, identification of best-in-class candidates, comprehensive interviews, high-quality confidential reports, thorough reference checks, as well as timely delivery of service to clients.
• Oversee others as appropriate in the development and execution of work plans.
• Prepare candidate reports for client status meetings.
• Constantly look to improve methodologies in the execution process to enable Korn Ferry to deliver the highest possible quality to our clients.

Account Management & Candidate Management

• Conduct progress meetings with clients independently or in conjunction with Partner on the search strategy and provide market advice and recommendations.
• Manage candidates through the entire process. Candidates should have a positive view of Korn Ferry regardless of the outcome of a search.
• Manage communication between client and candidate including negotiation of compensation with candidate on behalf of client.
• Demonstrate strong client satisfaction and repeat client business.
• Serve as a resource for practice/market - leads internal development and knowledge sharing efforts.

Knowledge Management

• Take a proactive approach to information sharing and knowledge management.
• Stay abreast of best practice use of all internal systems, including Searcher Express (database) & Fuse (intranet).

People & Culture

• Follow documented systems, company polices and office procedures.
• Self-manage own performance and accept responsibility for own learning.
• Provide and accept feedback.
• Behave in accordance with company values and support a positive team environment.
• Look for opportunities to help others and contribute to broader business goals.
• Attend, participate and collaborate in all relevant meetings & initiatives.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven industry experience and exposure to one or more of the industries which comprise the specialty concentrations of the firm practice.
• Superb search execution skills and a demonstrated ability to manage the search process.
• Strong organisational ability including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience liaising with senior corporate executives in a professional, courteous and efficient manner.

EDUCATION

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Human Resources or related disciplines required.

Information :

• Company : Korn Ferry Executive Search - US
• Position : Senior Associate
• Location : Singapore
• Country : SG