We have an exciting opportunity open for a Senior Research Associate to join our rapidly growing team. 

Role & Responsibilities  

• Support in the end-to-end delivery of CFO executive search mandates. 
• Use a variety of qualitative and quantitative research and analytical skills to identify target candidates and produce company and candidate market maps. 
• Lead candidate screening calls and interviews, qualifying against a rigorous set of criteria while providing the best candidate experience throughout the project. 
• Attending client calls throughout the search process to ensure any adaptations to the search strategy is implemented and presented.  
• Articulating candidates on client calls. 
• Produce high-level candidate briefs, job descriptions, candidate scorecards and other supporting documentation.  
• Be able to significantly contribute to the development and articulation of the search strategy. 
• Own KPIs to ensure searches have a healthy pipeline of candidates anticipating and updating lead consultants with any amber flags well ahead of time.   
• Have a positive partnership and build trust and rapport with clients, candidates and within the team with open communication. 
• Work with the Project Coordinators to ensure they are updated and candidates are being interviewed in a timely manner. 

• Is actively collaborative across teams. 
• Run and own best practices in search on all projects

Requirements

Experience & Competencies 

• Proven experience of advanced research capabilities within executive search while promoting best practices in sourcing candidates. 
• Confident in screening and interviewing candidates at a top level.
• Strong project management and organisational skillset.
• Ability to take a qualitative, as well as quantitative approach to research. 
• Ambitious and driven to succeed and grow within the business. 
• Highly communicative and proactive. 
• Self-starter.
• Strong attention to detail within a wider ‘bigger picture’ view.
• Ability to be client-facing and present candidates, research methodologies, market insights and search landscape.
• Strong intellectual curiosity, eager to learn and ask questions.

Benefits

By joining Altima, you would have the opportunity to: 

• Work with the undisputed leaders in the CFO search for the VC/PE tech ecosystem. 
• Develop and grow your skills in candidate management and research by working directly with the Principal/Partner on searches with the founders and investors of the most exciting technology companies in Europe/the US. 
• Specialise and build your candidate talent pool by tapping into Altima's candidate base of 20,000+ network of CFOs across the globe. 
• Learn about advising Founders/CEOs on their CFO hire and Finance team more generally. 

• Work directly with the Partner and Principal to develop your research and delivery skills. 
• Join a growing team who values knowledge, collaboration, and humility. 
• Have a clear development pathway to set you up for success in your long term career.