Associate, Global Executive Search
$105,000–$105,000 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Conduct market mapping, talent research, and competitive intelligence to identify and assess executive talent for Managing Director searches and critical succession planning. Develop diverse pipelines of senior leaders through direct sourcing, networking, and referrals while engaging prospective candidates to communicate BlackRock's value proposition. Prepare talent maps, candidate assessments, and market intelligence reports for senior business leaders and HR executives, partnering with senior recruiters on offer development and onboarding. Maintain accurate search activity and confidential candidate information throughout the process. This role offers unique exposure to the Global Executive Committee and regional Heads of HR, providing hands-on experience in strategic talent advisory and leadership pipeline development within BlackRock's high-performing executive search team.
Required Qualifications
- 3-7 years of executive search, recruiting, talent acquisition, talent research, or related experience
- Undergraduate degree
- Experience working within a leading executive search firm or high-performing in-house executive search function
- Demonstrated success identifying, engaging, and attracting passive candidates through research and direct sourcing
- Experience supporting executive-level hiring, succession planning, talent mapping, and leadership pipeline development
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex assignments simultaneously
- Ability to build credibility and relationships with senior candidates, business leaders, regional and divisional Heads of HR, and other key stakeholders
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with executive-level polish and professionalism
- Strong judgment, exceptional attention to detail, discretion, and ability to handle highly confidential information
- Self-starter with a proactive, commercial, and client-focused mindset
- Ability to think strategically while delivering against tactical priorities
- Consultative approach to partnering with senior stakeholders
- Commitment to delivering exceptional candidate and client experiences
- Thrives in a fast-paced, high-performing environment with competing priorities
- Experience supporting executive compensation discussions, offer negotiations, and closing processes
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working within a leading executive search firm or high-performing in-house executive search function strongly preferred
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