1. Junior Research Consultant
Boyden is a global leader in retained executive search and talent advisory services with more than 70 offices in over
40 countries. With the support of their Boyden colleagues worldwide, our local partners have the resources and
expertise to make the best possible decisions for their individual markets.
Objective: Collect and analyze information about prospective candidates, and/or clients in order to complete
search process according to our clients’ specifications and guidelines and those set forth by the Associate and
Partners.
Job specification:
 Supporting the search consultants in the execution of search engagements. This includes creating search
engagement strategies necessary to identify outstanding candidates and then executing the candidate
identification and profiling processes through a variety of primary and secondary sources.
 The Research Associate will participate in client calls and meetings and provide materials including target
company lists, comprehensive market maps and potential candidate profiles.
 Participating in candidate development. When appropriate, the Research Associate will source knowledgeable
industry sources and, over time, manage candidates through the search process, including candidate
approaches and referencing.
 Preparing materials for new business meeting and presentations. These may include information on relevant
search assignments, target market and company lists, market intelligence, and potential candidate profiles
 Tracking industry developments, including information on clients and target companies, to develop a personal
knowledge base and to share with the sector as a whole. The Research Associate will leverage internal and
external resources to become well-versed in the practice s/he participates in and share that knowledge
globally within the firm. S/he will also undertake special practice-related projects as needed.
Competencies/skills:
 Successful track record of achievement in a fast-paced, learn-on-the-job business environment.
 Outstanding listening, written and oral communication skills. Particularly, the ability to
interact credibly with people from all levels of an organization, both in person and on the telephone.
 Highly organized and disciplined self-starter who is able to prioritize multiple tasks and deliver to
deadlines.
 Independent and confident personal style with a high degree of integrity and attention to detail.
 Ability to sift large amounts of information, quickly identify the salient points and provide relevant
insights.
 Capacity to pick up new information about industries, people and be able to apply critical and independent
thinking.
 Excellent skills to work with Excel, Power Point, etc etc.
 Flexible mind-set.

2. Experience/education:
 An academic/university degree preferred in the field of economics, law or human resources;
 1 to 3 years work experience (also internships included).
The successful candidate will be bright, self-motivated and entrepreneurial with a drive for Excellence. S/he will
have a team player orientation and a high sense of urgency and energy. This individual will be curious, possessing a
keen desire to learn and absorb new information, thrive on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks and have the
persistence and capacity to manage multiple activities to completion