Senior Associate

Requisition ID 28053/*generated inline style */ Country Belgium/*generated inline style */ Location type Hybrid/*generated inline style */ State / Province Brussels-Capital Region/*generated inline style */ City Brussels/*generated inline style */

About Us
Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business
- synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us
- for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, our over 9,000 colleagues globally serve clients in more than 50 countries. 

We offer
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Job description
The OpportunityKorn Ferry is looking for an Associate or Senior Associate to join our Executive Search team in Brussels.
You will work closely with an experienced Senior Client Partner on international executive search assignments, primarily across technology, telecommunications and digital infrastructure. The work includes senior leadership, CEO and board-level mandates across multiple European and international markets.
This role offers considerable autonomy and direct exposure to senior clients and executives. You will be trusted to make sound judgements, move assignments forward and take ownership of your work without requiring extensive day-to-day supervision.
Depending on your experience and ambition, the position can also provide a pathway towards broader client responsibility and a future consulting career.
What You Will DoHelp deliver international executive search assignments from strategy through completionConduct market analysis, talent mapping and candidate identificationAssess profiles and determine which candidates should progressEngage directly with senior executives, primarily by telephone and through personal communicationPrepare high-quality candidate profiles, market reports, status reports and client presentationsManage search information accurately within internal systems and databasesCoordinate multiple assignments, stakeholders and deadlinesUse AI tools to improve research, profile analysis, reporting and overall search executionWork collaboratively with colleagues across Brussels and the wider international Korn Ferry networkContribute ideas, challenge assumptions and help continuously improve how assignments are deliveredWhat We Are Looking ForYou may currently work in executive search, recruitment, talent intelligence, leadership advisory, research, consulting or another relevant professional-services environment.
More important than following one particular career path is your ability to demonstrate:Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilityExcellent written and spoken EnglishConfident and professional communication with senior executives and clientsPractical experience using AI tools for research, analysis or content developmentThe ability to create clear, accurate and executive-level reports and presentationsStrong project management, organisation and follow-throughConfidence working independently and making informed decisionsProactive communication, including a willingness to pick up the phoneHigh standards of accuracy, discretion and professional judgementOpenness to feedback and the ability to learn quicklyThe drive to take ownership and progress work without waiting for detailed instructionsWe are open to both experienced Senior Associates and high-potential Associates who can contribute quickly. Executive search experience is valuable, but candidates from relevant research, talent intelligence, recruitment, consulting or professional-services backgrounds will also be considered.
Additional Experience That Would Be ValuableGerman language skillsKnowledge of technology, telecommunications or digital infrastructureExperience working across international marketsExposure to senior leadership, CEO or board-level assignmentsExperience in retained executive search, market intelligence or leadership advisoryExperience operating within complex systems and databasesSector expertise can be developed. Strong judgement, analytical capability, communication skills, learning agility and AI fluency are more important.
How You Will WorkThis role is based in Brussels, but the assignments and working relationships are international. You will be part of the Brussels office community while collaborating regularly with colleagues and clients across different countries.
The Senior Client Partner will provide expertise, feedback and support, but will not closely manage every stage of your work. You should therefore be comfortable taking initiative, making decisions and continuing to move