Senior Associate – Technology Practice

Job Description:

  • Own research and market mapping strategy across multiple retained searches
  • Conduct first-round executive interviews and lead the majority of first-stage assessments
  • Exercise judgment in candidate calibration and advancement decisions
  • Participate actively in client update calls
  • Present market insights and candidate recommendations
  • Mentor Associates and Associate Directors
  • Maintain high standards of quality, rigor, and execution
  • Manage approximately six concurrent searches
  • Deliver approximately 14+ searches annually
  • Lead searches for senior technology leadership roles, including CIO, CTO, CDO, CISO, VP Engineering, and related enterprise leaders

Requirements:

  • 5+ years in retained executive search or senior-level executive recruiting
  • Experience managing multiple concurrent executive searches
  • Demonstrated ownership of research strategy and market mapping, with 90%+ accuracy expected
  • Experience conducting executive-level interviews with VP, SVP, and C-suite candidates
  • Strong executive presence and communication skills
  • High standards for quality and accountability
  • Technology executive search experience within enterprise environments strongly preferred
  • Interest in technology executive search considered for candidates without direct technology executive search experience
  • Ability to work remotely in the United States

Benefits:

  • 10% of annual profits donated to charities supporting youth and education
  • Mentorship, leadership development, and career advancement opportunities
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible remote work environment
  • Paid parental leave
  • Office setup stipend
  • Inclusive work environment
  • Meaningful projects positively impacting clients, communities, and diverse leaders
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