Job Title: Research Assistant – Executive Search

Location: Mumbai, Hybrid, WFH

Position Type: Part-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Research Assistant to support an Executive Search Partner in identifying, mapping, and engaging top-tier C-suite executives and senior leaders. This role is central to our search execution, combining market intelligence, candidate sourcing, and pipeline management to drive successful executive placements.

Key Responsibilities

- Market Mapping & Sourcing: Conduct targeted research to identify prospective executive candidates across industries, functions, and geographies using LinkedIn Recruiter, proprietary databases, and public registries.
- Longlist & Shortlist Generation: Build, curate, and maintain structured candidate pools and company target lists tailored to specific client search mandates.
- Candidate Dossiers & Briefs: Prepare comprehensive briefing documents, candidate profiles, and market intelligence reports for client presentations.
- Data Management: Keep the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) / CRM meticulously updated with candidate details, career histories,



and outreach tracking.
- Partner Support: Assist the Partner with interview scheduling, pre-screening coordination, and background reference logistics.

Qualifications & Skills

- Experience: 1–3 years of experience in talent research, executive search, market intelligence, or recruitment coordination.
- Sourcing Mastery: Strong proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, boolean search strings, and OSINT (open-source intelligence) techniques.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to draft clear executive summaries and candidate profiles.
- Analytical Mindset: High attention to detail with the ability to synthesize complex industry data and career trajectories quickly.
- Discretion: Absolute commitment to maintaining candidate confidentiality and handling sensitive executive data with integrity.

Pay: From ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Versatile schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mumbai, Maharashtra (Mumbai, Mumbai District)

📌 Research Associate - Executive Search (India)
🏢 Valiant Advisors - Client
📍 India