Associate Consultant – Executive Search & Recruitment

About the role

The Associate Consultant will support executive search and recruitment assignments across Technology, Strategy & Consulting, Finance, Corporate Functions and Emiratization in the United Arab Emirates. Working closely with senior consultants, you will conduct market research, talent mapping, candidate sourcing and provide a professional, consultative experience for candidates throughout the recruitment process.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market mapping and talent research to identify target companies and candidate pools.
• Source and engage qualified candidates through direct headhunting, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals and internal databases.
• Perform detailed screening interviews to assess qualifications, experience, motivations and suitability.
• Prepare candidate shortlists, assessment summaries and search documentation for client presentations.
• Maintain accurate candidate records in CRM and ATS platforms.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines across multiple industries and functional disciplines.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and talent movements to provide market intelligence.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and ensure timely communication throughout the recruitment process.

Required profile

• 2‑3 years of experience in agency recruitment, recruitment consultancy or executive search.
• Proven ability to support professional, mid‑management or executive‑level hiring assignments.
• Strong capability in candidate sourcing, headhunting, market mapping and screening.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms and other recruitment tools.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a professional, consultative approach.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Required skills

• Recruitment tools
• Screening
• ATS platforms
• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Headhunting
• Candidate sourcing
• Market mapping