Executive Search Researcher

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in executive search research, talent sourcing or financial services recruitment, with excellent communication skills and the ability to engage confidently with senior professionals.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

* Conduct detailed market research and talent mapping across investment banking and private markets.
* Identify and source high-calibre candidates for retained executive search assignments.
* Proactively headhunt professionals across the US financial services market.
* Build and maintain targeted candidate pipelines and talent databases.
* Research investment banks, private equity firms and other financial institutions.
* Engage potential candidates through LinkedIn, email and direct outreach.
* Conduct initial candidate screening and qualification conversations.
* Prepare candidate profiles, market intelligence reports and research summaries.
* Work closely with senior search consultants to support live recruitment mandates.
* Maintain accurate candidate records and track recruitment activity.

Candidate Requirements

* Previous experience in executive search research, talent sourcing or financial services recruitment.
* Experience sourcing senior or specialist professionals.
* Strong research, market mapping and candidate identification skills.
* Confident using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches and recruitment databases.
* Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
* Professional and credible when engaging with senior-level candidates.
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple searches.
* Based in Cape Town and comfortable working US business hours.

Important: This is a specialist recruitment research position, not an administrative or virtual assistant role. Previous recruitment or executive search experience is essential.