Associate

Ref: NU-87806

About NU Advisory Partners

NU Advisory Partners is one of the fastest-growing executive search and advisory firms in the world, led by a team of renowned industry experts. We specialize in senior executive, operating, and board positions, helping organizations solve their toughest leadership challenges—from recruiting exceptional leaders who can catalyze growth to assessing the human capital issues critical to long-term success.

We are building a different kind of search firm. Technology, data, and AI are embedded in how we work, enabling our teams to move faster, uncover deeper insights, and approach executive search with greater rigor and intelligence. We look for people who are excited to embrace new tools, challenge traditional ways of working, and continually find smarter and more effective ways to deliver for our clients.

Our culture is equally important to how we work. We value inspiration, drive, directness, empowerment, and agility, and we welcome candidates, team members, and clients who share those values and believe in a NU way to strengthen the future of business.

About the Role

We’re seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate to join NU Advisory Partners. As an Associate, you’ll be responsible for supporting the executive search process in the following ways:

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough research to identify potential candidates for executive-level positions using various sources such as databases, professional networks, social media, and industry-specific platforms.
• Assess and qualify potential candidates by conducting phone screens to evaluate their skills and experience.
• Conduct comprehensive market research to provide insights on industry trends, competitor analysis, and talent availability.
• Build and maintain a strong network of industry professionals and key contacts.
• Provide regular updates to the executive search team.
• Collaborate closely with the executive search consultants and team members to understand client requirements and develop a search process and strategies for success.
• Provide a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Assist with business development pitch decks.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate and client data in our database.

Must Have

• An undergraduate BA/BS
• Minimum of 2-5 years of research and/or recruiting experience
• Top consulting or professional services firm experience is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and engage with professionals at all levels
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Google Workspace and Thrive TRM

Location

• The role is remote (anywhere in the US) and the team gathers in person 3-4 times per year and is highly engaged on a daily basis due to the nature of the work.