Career Connections Limited Research Associate Jobs 2015

Career Connections Limited Research Associate Jobs 2015
March 25, 2015 Job Description
Working closely with other Research Associates, Managing Associates and Client Partner, the primary roles of the Research Associate are to:
Provide engagement execution support to the client and the team.
Project-manage some stages of the search process so as to always ensure the highest quality execution of client engagement.
Execute the identification and initial qualification of potential candidates under the guidance of Managing Associates or Senior Associates
Capture and maintain accurate market, client and candidate information on the company’s knowledge systems so as to both facilitate the search process and help convert business development opportunities.
Inform the engagement team of any potential business development opportunities identified through the execution of the search process and support the appropriate consultant in its conversion.
Develop expertise in the business sector covered by the practice.
Plan thoroughly the research to be done for the assignment.
Participate in client briefings and to present personally the research to date, as possible and needed.
Keep the relevant parties regularly informed as to assignment status.
Source by developing primary industry contacts: by soliciting expert opinions and by gathering and keeping abreast of market intelligence.
Initiate changes in assignment strategy when required to achieve the objective of a timely shortlist presentation.
Contribute actively to research meetings.
Research Associates must also have:
Excellent communication skills; written, spoken as well as listening. Research Associates will be articulate and persuasive, and able to communicate complex matters in a straightforward manner.
A Research Associate has exposure to various parts of the search process, principally focusing on:
Research: Participate in the creation of the source list/research strategy.
Candidate Development: Mapping the market; calling appropriate candidates; relevant market sourcing; preparing reports.
Data Capture: Collecting and entering appropriate information for the database; ensuring highest quality standards.
Report Preparation: Assisting Managing Associates in creation of client facing documentation (candidate appraisals, reference reports, search progress reports).
Desired Skills and Experience
A successful Research Associate will require the following competencies:
Practical application of intellect
Client service mentality
Maturity of outlook
Problem solving and prioritization ability
Communication skills – both written and oral
Professionalism including integrity and ethics
Ability to deliver quality in all its forms
Tenacity
Self-confidence
Strong team orientation
High energy level
Resilience
Computer literacy
The successful candidate will have some professional experience and ideally, will have had exposure to one or more of the industries/functions that the firm focuses on. An undergraduate degree or equivalent is required; an MBA or another advanced degree is preferred.
In addition to having excellent communication skills, oral, written and listening, the candidate must possess the ability to make presentations to the team and occasionally to the clients. The ability to manage multiple projects effectively is most important. The ideal candidate must be self-confident and self-motivated, dynamic, accomplished, and viewed as an individual who can advance within Career Connections.
Successful candidates will be highly motivated, have good judgment and possess superior interpersonal and evaluative skills. He/She will take direction well, be detail oriented and able to work well under deadline. The Research Associate will be as comfortable working independently as they are part of a team.
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