[Expression of Interest] Executive Search

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
Five Core Capabilities That Span The Full Talent Lifecycle
- Organizational Strategy
- Assessment and Succession
- Talent Acquisition
- Leadership Development
- Rewards and Benefits

Job Description
Opportunity to Enhance Your Career
- It’s about Exceeding Your Potential. The Executive Assistant in our Executive Search solution is responsible for providing project co-ordination and administrative support to their assigned Senior Client Partner(s) in a search practice. In summary, the role provides project co-ordination and management of all opportunities and engagements being executed by Senior Client(s) and on-going business development projects, including monitoring the process, assuring completion of internal and external documentation, and attachment of required documentation to relevant internal systems including Searcher (core database application used to help conduct candidate searches and candidate sourcing), Salesforce and PSA.

Key Responsibilities

- Extensive client liaison throughout the search process, both written, over the phone and in person. EAs will be working closely with high level executives and their support teams and must be comfortable building a rapport quickly, to ensure a good working relationship with clients throughout the project.
- Maintain strictest confidentiality at all times when dealing with sensitive client and candidate information.
- Open and close engagements properly in Searcher and SAP or using cross-border alternatives; assure that all required documentation is completed and processed.
- Review/approve monthly client billing invoices to ensure accurate invoicing; monitor accounts receivable aging detail and unbilled expenses and assist in timely account collections.
- Draft proposals, position specifications and candidate resumes, in co-ordination with other EAs and consultants/associates on the team.
- Help prepare and edit Pitch Decks and proposals in PowerPoint.
- Schedule, organize and log candidate meetings with consultants and clients.
- Organize both consultant and candidate travel where necessary (domestic and international), liaising as appropriate with the client to ensure smooth organization of travel plans.
- Ensure that candidate education verifications are completed on a timely basis.
- Ensure accurate and timely Searcher notations for candidates, engagement, and business development individuals/companies.
- Assist in business development as needed/necessary including using internet to research companies, individuals and industries, update consultant’s business development activities and opportunity management on SalesForce and Searcher as appropriate.
- Monitor all engagements exported or shared with other offices and/or consultants worldwide.
- Produce written responses to resumes and phone contacts.
- Review all reports from accounting to ensure accuracy, requesting corrections when and where necessary.
- Prepare and submit accurate and timely expense reports for consultant (s) using internal Concur tool.
- Ensure effective co-ordination of workflow by partnering with local AOM and other office staff when necessary.
- Periodic backup telephone/admin support for other Admins, consultants during absences.
- Participate in regularly scheduled office meetings.
- Keep up to date of KF policies and procedures and software by reviewing all emails and attending training sessions where necessary.
- Participate in training new hires and temporary staff.
- Handle a high volume and variety of calls from clients, candidates, business development contacts and jobseekers.
- Monitor Partner’s email and traffic.
- Maintain Partner’s business calendar and co-ordinate travel and interview schedules.
- Maintain Partner’s contact directories (Searcher, Outlook, lists etc)
- Work with other practice EAs as necessary to organize ad-hoc events and BD mailings. Professional Experience/Qualifications
- Candidates will ideally be either educated to degree level or have equivalent qualifications / or demonstratable work experience in the EA/administration field.
- Excellent PowerPoint skills with high proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
- Five plus years of relevant experience of supporting leaders and senior professionals within a Professional Services environment
- Demonstrate strong understanding of sales methodologies.
- Strong pipeline analysis and opportunity forecasting skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a desire to communicate effectively at all levels within and outside the firm.
- Meticulous attention to detail and superior organizational skills.
- Able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to stay focused and complete assignments within given timeframes and required deadlines. *Please note that applications should be submitted with a resume in English.
* Korn Ferry may use AI as part of its recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by humans. Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position. Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.