Executive Search Analyst- AI and Technology

Executive Search Analysts play a critical role in supporting the research phase of the executive search lifecycle. Working closely with Search Partners and Principals, Analysts receive world-class training and mentorship through an apprenticeship-style model, gaining exposure to every stage of the executive recruitment process. They conduct in-depth industry, company, and executive research, identify and engage top talent, prepare client deliverables, support business development efforts, and contribute to executive assessments. This highly collaborative role offers significant responsibility, exceptional career growth, and the opportunity to develop deep expertise across industries while partnering with colleagues around the globe.

Our AI & Technology Officers Practice partners with organizations ranging from high-growth startups to Fortune 500 companies to recruit and advise executive leaders at the forefront of technology, data, and artificial intelligence. Our global team specializes in identifying diverse, high-impact executives who drive innovation, digital transformation, and business growth. Recent engagements include searches for Chief AI Officers, Chief Data & Analytics Officers, Heads of Machine Learning, VP-level AI and Data Science leaders, and other senior technology executives shaping the future of AI. Analysts on this team gain unparalleled exposure to the rapidly evolving AI ecosystem, working alongside experienced consultants on some of the market's most strategic leadership searches while building expertise in emerging technologies, executive talent, and industry trends.

Role Responsibilities

Research & Writing:

• Conducting industry research to gain comprehensive understanding of the Client Company, their industry and the position requirements.
• Identifying prospective candidates through targeted company research, relevant prior searches and using Heidrick’s proprietary systems and methodologies.

Internal and External Communication:

• Contributing to multiple engagements, candidate pipelines and the needs of multiple internal stakeholders.
• Maintaining progress reports/status reports/market feedback reports for presentation to Consultants and Clients.
• Assisting Consultants in writing candidate assessments to present to clients.
• Supporting business development activities and pitch preparation as directed.

Living Our Values:

• Partnering well across a multitude of stakeholders with the aim of developing productive and trusting relationships with colleagues across the firm.
• Fostering an environment of collaboration; viewed as a team player.
• Acting as a culture carrier; contributing to firm, practice and/or office initiatives.
• Demonstrating self-awareness, humility, empathy, and open-mindedness in the workplace.

Ethics & Quality:

• Maintaining the accuracy, quality, and integrity of all Search information in our various internal and external research tools.
• Managing multiple concurrent projects and completing high quality deliverables on time.
• Acting with the highest regard to professionalism, confidentiality, and ethics.
• Succeeding and persisting through challenges, motivated to do the right thing.

Basic Role Qualifications

• 0-1 years of recruiting experience or transferable professional experience.
• An undergraduate BA/BS degree is required.
• Developing and honing skills in professional communications, including writing, speaking, and presenting information in a clear and coherent manner.

Preferred Role Qualifications

• Experience in full life cycle recruiting in Executive Search, Contingent Search or In-House Talent Acquisition or other industry requiring applied sales and research skills.
• Proven success simultaneously managing multiple projects and working across teams.
• Experience identifying market trends and researching information effectively through various channels.
• Ability to analyze, organize and synthesize large volumes of information into insights.
• Experience working with Salesforce or other CRM.
• Demonstrated skill in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Experience in managing multiple concurrent projects and completing high quality deliverables on time.