Associate, Technology

OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE YOUR CAREER - It’s about exceeding your potential.

The Executive Search division at Korn Ferry is one of the largest, and most experienced in the world.  Overseen by Industry Partners across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, the business leads CEO, Board and Executive Leadership mandates on behalf of preeminent organisations in key markets around the world.

Based in Sydney, and reporting to the Senior Partner and Head of the Global Technology Markets Practice for APAC, this is an opportunity to join a growing team as an Associate that will play an important role in supporting clients to address their organisational performance outcomes through the appointment and development of talent across CEO, Board and Executive Leadership engagements. 

Working closely with the Senior Partner and Head of the Global Technology Markets Practice for APAC, Partners and Senior Associates, the primary focus of the Associate is to successfully execute search assignments brought into the firm by a Partner.

The Associate will project manage and play a critical role in the entire search execution process from candidate development to client management and assist in business development by providing superior client service, supplying leads to Partners on potential new business, and enhancing current client relationships. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Search Execution:

• Take responsibility for successful execution of assignments.
• Work with clients and candidates to understand the parameters of the search assignments.  Execute the development of the position specification and search strategy.
• Execute search assignments to ensure thorough research and sourcing, identification of best-in-class candidates, comprehensive interviews, high-quality confidential reports, thorough reference checks, as well as timely delivery of service to clients.
• Collaborate with others, as appropriate, in the development and execution of work plans.
• Constantly look to improve methodologies in the execution process to enable Korn Ferry to deliver the highest possible quality to our clients.

Account Management & Candidate Management

• Conduct progress meetings with clients independently or in conjunction with Partner on the search strategy and provide market advice and recommendations.
• Manage candidates through the entire process. Candidates should have a positive view of Korn Ferry regardless of the outcome of a search.
• Manage communication between client and candidate including negotiation of compensation with candidate on behalf of client.
• Demonstrate strong client satisfaction and repeat client business.
• Serve as a resource for practice/market, lead internal development and knowledge sharing efforts.

Knowledge Management:

• Take a proactive approach to information sharing and knowledge management.
• Stay abreast of best practice use of all internal systems, including Searcher Express (database) & InsideKF (intranet).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Human Resources or related disciplines required.
• Proven industry experience and exposure to one or more of the industries which comprise the specialty concentrations of the firm practice.
• Superb search execution skills and a demonstrated ability to manage the search process.
• Strong organisational ability including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience liaising with senior corporate executives in a professional, courteous, and efficient manner.