Associate, Executive Search

About Dore Partnership

Dore Partnership is a leading specialist executive search firm serving the global investment management industry. Since its inception in 1997, the firm has been advising and partnering with organizations in the financial services, technology, and data sectors.

Role Overview

In this role, you will play a key part in identifying and securing top-tier talent for client partners. Responsibilities will encompass:

• Performing comprehensive research, both primary and secondary, to build a deep understanding of industries and market trends.
• Actively mapping and developing extensive knowledge of individuals, companies, and sectors within our primary markets.
• Creating and maintaining a robust network of high-level professionals and influencers, spotting and engaging with emerging talents.
• Generating detailed client reports focused on human capital, alongside tailored project-specific analyses.
• Collaboratively contributing to search execution and business development efforts with team members as necessary.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:

• Strong academic performance, with a GPA of 3.4 or higher.
• High emotional intelligence, demonstrating empathy and sound judgment in relationships.
• Persuasive abilities, with an understanding of individual motivations to influence outcomes.
• The confidence and presence to engage effectively with senior-level individuals.
• A results-oriented mindset, driven by the connection between effort and reward.
• Exceptional critical thinking and proactive problem-solving skills, with a knack for assimilating diverse information and a determined approach to project completion.
• Genuine interest in business dynamics.
• Proven resilience, evidenced by overcoming challenges to achieve goals.
• Independence and initiative, capable of thriving with minimal oversight.
• This role is intended for candidates graduating in Spring 2026.

What We Offer

• Early responsibilities and swift career growth in a merit-based environment.
• A mix of systematic training and hands-on learning experiences.
• Access to a vast network of top-level professionals within Dore, among candidates, and with client partners.
• A role driven by performance, offering substantial potential earnings over time in addition to a competitive base salary.
• The chance to be a 'business builder,' empowering you to forge your path to success from day one.
• Opportunities for international travel.