Research Associate

Dinte Executive Search is a global retained executive search firm located in Tysons Corner, VA that focuses on executive and senior management level recruiting projects. Part of IIC Partners, a global network of 50+ partner offices around the world, Dinte helps clients across the government contracting, financial services, consumer & retail, industrial, and nonprofit industries solve their most critical senior leadership challenges. 

Dinte is a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and client-focused organization which seeks individuals who are professional, enthusiastic, and eager to learn. Dinte makes it a priority to grow and develop employees by exposing them to a culture of innovation, team building, cultural awareness, and continuous learning. 

As an associate, you will have the chance to collaborate with senior leadership on highly impactful projects and interact with senior executives of some of the region’s most well-known organizations. Specific responsibilities include:

• Participate in the entire lifecycle of the executive search process including market research and analysis, candidate identification, interviews, client status calls and client meetings.

• Write, review, and edit selected client deliverables such as position specifications, candidate reports, and status reports. Provide business development support to senior management by performing market research and analysis prior to client meetings. 

• Serve as an expert in the research process including knowledge of research sources, industries and markets, organizational structures, and companies. Utilize publicly-available, subscription-based, and proprietary database resources, social media, and other channels.  

• Discover innovative ways to identify high potential talent within a given market in addition to staying abreast of market trends, business intelligence, and competitive information.

• Formulate and implement the search research strategy and plan in coordination with the project manager. 

• Identify and implement innovative approaches and best practices across the organization. Help maintain consistency with regard to process and quality.

• Help ensure superior candidate and client experience throughout the course of a search.

• Maintain accurate and real-time updates in proprietary internal database. Promote best practices across the organization. 

• Participate in market mapping assignments as needed.

• Assist with candidate development and assessment, database management, and knowledge management.

An ideal candidate has a solid liberal arts academic record, is passionate about research and writing, and has strong analytical skills. The Associate will have a consultative approach and is able to work well on a team to execute assignments flawlessly. Specific required skills and experience include:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree a plus.

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.

• Ability to work closely with project team but also independently. Must possess a customer service oriented and team approach. 

• Highly articulate. 

• Strong writing and editing skills. 

• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism when interacting with senior level executives, clients, and candidates. 

• Proactive style and approach. 

• Intellectual curiosity. 

• Entrepreneurial spirit.

• Analytical and conceptual thinking skills.

• Strong organization skills with a high attention to detail.  

• Tenacity, flexibility, and strong problem-solving orientation. 

• Ability to think outside of the box and perform innovative thinking. 

• Absolute integrity.

For more information about Dinte Executive Search, please visit www.dinte.com.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation includes full benefits package and will be based on experience.