Research Associate
- Contribute to the development of the search strategy from client briefings, translating role requirements into effective research plans to identify and engage high-quality candidates.
- Execute the research and market mapping from the search strategy with precision, delivering accurate insights that inform and refine the agreed search strategy.
- Own candidate outreach, ensuring all communications align with Altima's brand, search playbook and values and provide an exceptional candidate experience.
- Where appropriate, conduct initial screening of candidates against the search criteria.
- Planning, writing and delivering key search documentation on time including job descriptions, candidate briefs, client reports, client updates and candidate scorecards.
- Own mandate health across all searches.
- Maintain a strong pipeline of proactive candidates; highlight risks early and propose solutions.
- Ensure the CRM/database is accurate, up-to-date, and leveraged effectively across teams.
- Share market knowledge and emerging trends to enhance team and client decision-making.
- Translate research into clear reports, profiles, and sector insights for deal teams, clients, and partners.
- Deliver accurate mapping of VC/PE funds to identify key target contacts for BD outreach with growing autonomy.
- Support with outreach and tracking of BD lead gen campaigns.
- Support Growth and Delivery leads with pitch materials, including CFO profile summaries, archetype notes, search strategy outlines and relevant market insights.
- Flag potential BD opportunities observed during research or candidate interactions.
- Advanced research and sourcing capability using qualitative and quantitative methods.
- Skilled in screening and interviewing candidates against rigorous criteria.
- Strong organisational and project support skills across multiple searches.
- Proficient in producing structured, insightful reports and documentation.
- Comfortable supporting client-facing conversations with research insights.
- Clear, confident communicator with candidates and colleagues
- Proactive, reliable and highly organised, delivering work accurately and on time
- Hard-working and resilient, maintaining momentum in a fast-paced environment
- Intellectually curious, eager to build market knowledge and learn from client and colleague interactions
- Strong attention to detail while keeping sight of the bigger picture
- Collaborative and relationship-focused, building trust within teams
- Growth-minded, seeking feedback and opportunities to stretch into greater responsibility
- Work with market-leading CFO search specialists in the start-up tech ecosystem
- Develop research and candidate management skills
- Join a collaborative team that values knowledge and humility
- Clear development pathways
- Competitive benefits including 28 days' annual leave + bank holidays, private health insurance, L&D budget, gym membership, and more
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