Associate Consultant – Executive Search & Talent Advisory

Associate Consultant – Executive Search & Talent Advisory

Company: Frequency.CX

Location: Bengaluru, India / Remote-Hybrid

Experience: 1–4 years

Employment Type: Full-time

About Frequency.CX

Frequency.CX is an executive search and talent advisory firm helping organisations identify and hire high-impact leaders across industries and functions. We partner with founders, business leaders and hiring teams to deliver research-driven sourcing, structured candidate assessments and relationship-led executive search.

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive, research-oriented Associate Consultant to support end-to-end executive search assignments. You will work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to understand hiring needs, map talent markets, identify and assess candidates, manage candidate relationships and support business development initiatives.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong research and communication skills with commercial awareness, attention to detail and an interest in how businesses identify and hire exceptional talent.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Search & Talent Research

Understand client requirements, role expectations and hiring priorities.

Conduct talent mapping, market research and competitor analysis.

Identify and engage relevant candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, professional networks and recruitment platforms.

Assess profiles against role requirements and prepare concise, evidence-based candidate summaries.

Maintain accurate candidate databases, sourcing trackers and search reports.

Candidate Assessment & Engagement

Conduct preliminary screening discussions covering experience, motivation, compensation and availability.

Evaluate candidate strengths, gaps and suitability before recommending profiles.

Coordinate interviews, manage follow-ups and ensure a positive candidate experience.

Build long-term candidate relationships while maintaining confidentiality.

Client & Search Management

Support client intake discussions and clarify role success criteria.

Share structured search updates covering pipeline progress, market insights and candidate feedback.

Track candidate stages, interview feedback, next actions and search timelines.

Identify delivery risks and proactively address sourcing challenges or expectation misalignment.

Business Development & Market Intelligence

Research target organisations, decision-makers and potential hiring opportunities.

Support targeted business development through account mapping, prospect lists, personalised emails and LinkedIn outreach.

Track prospect engagement, follow-ups and pipeline progress.

Identify opportunities for additional executive search and talent advisory assignments.

Research, Reporting & Process Improvement

Prepare talent market intelligence briefs and compensation benchmarks.

Use data and recruitment technology to improve sourcing effectiveness.

Leverage AI tools to streamline research, reporting and workflows.

Maintain high standards of data accuracy, confidentiality and documentation.

Requirements

1–4 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, executive search or recruitment research.

Strong talent research, candidate mapping and analytical skills.

Hands-on experience with LinkedIn sourcing and Boolean search.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to evaluate candidate fit and articulate strengths and gaps clearly.

Strong organisational skills, follow-up discipline and attention to detail.

Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and documentation or presentation tools.

Ability to manage multiple assignments and tight timelines.

Professional judgement when handling confidential information.

Good to Have

Experience supporting mid-to-senior-level or leadership hiring.

Exposure to business development, client research or account mapping.

Familiarity with AI-powered research and recruitment tools.

Experience in a startup, consulting or fast-paced professional services environment.