Associate

Key Responsibilities Provide engagement execution support to the client and the team. Manage the various stages of the search process to always ensure the highest quality execution of client engagement. Lead the identification, qualification, and communication with candidates during the search engagement and informing the partner of progress and issues. Capture and maintain accurate market, client, and candidate information in the company’s systems so as to both facilitate the search process and help convert business development opportunities. Inform the engagement team of any potential business development opportunities identified through the execution of the search process and support the appropriate partner in its conversion. Role Competencies and Success Factors Level One Research: Participate in the creation of the source list/research strategy. Candidate Development: Mapping the market; calling/recruiting appropriate candidates; relevant market sourcing; preparing reports. Referencing: Limited exposure/input in referencing as directed by the Partner. Data Capture: Collecting and entering appropriate information for the database; ensuring highest quality standards. Report Preparation: Assisting Partner/Project Coordinator in creation of client-facing documentation (candidate appraisals, reference reports, search progress reports). Level Two Research: Create the source list/research strategy, for agreement with the Partner/Client. Candidate Outreach and Development: Full responsibility for the generation of relevant candidates for the project. Candidate Management: Support the Partner with communication and coordination with candidates (with the aid of PC logistical support). Participation in interviews and referencing. Use of KF Assessment products to devise competencies for a role and learn to benchmark candidates against them. Report Preparation: Assist/lead the creation of client-facing documentation. Client Participation: Involvement in project kick‑off meetings as well as project update/progress calls. Level Three Research: Lead/coordinate (managing Research Associates) the research process. Candidate Outreach and Development: Lead candidate development across multiple projects. Teach/Support Research Associates to develop. Candidate Management: Support the Partner with communication and coordination with candidates (with the aid of PC logistical support). Conduct interviews and referencing. Experienced user of KF assessment products and can interpret assessment reports and benchmark against role competencies. Report Preparation: Lead and own the creation of reports; including writing the position spec and candidate reports. Client Participation: Business development support and participation in kick‑off meetings; lead/support on progress calls and meetings. Manage the search process end to end and support business development. Professional Experience / Qualifications Three to seven years of professional experience and ideally, exposure to one or more industries. Excellent communication skills (oral, written and listening); ability to deliver presentations at executive levels of client companies. Ability to manage multiple projects effectively and efficiently. Self‑confident and self‑motivated, dynamic, accomplished, and viewed as an individual who can advance within Korn Ferry. Good judgment and superior interpersonal and evaluative skills. Detail oriented, able to work well to tight deadlines. Relentless sense of ownership and urgency. Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team. Education & Skills Undergraduate degree or equivalent required; MBA or other advanced degree or equivalent advantageous. Salary Range $70,000 – $85,000 Benefits Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment). Critical Illness, Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance. Tax‑Deferred Savings plan 401(k). Employee Stock Purchase Program for permanent employees after 6 months of service. Employee wellbeing platform. 15 days vacation annually plus paid time off for 16 company holidays. Full‑time employees accrue sick time at 3.33 hours per pay period up to a maximum of 80 hours per year. Equal Employment Opportunity Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Background Check Disclaimer The successful candidate will be required to complete background checks as part of the recruitment process, which may include criminal, education credentials, employment history, and other background information relevant to the employment qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr