FRENCH SPEAKING GRADUATE ASSOCIATE - EXECUTIVE SEARCH @ TIMBERSEED
This is a high-caliber opportunity in boutique retained executive search, focusing on C-suite searches with significant fee structures. Unlike traditional graduate roles that involve passive tasks, this position requires you to actively map markets, brief Private Equity partners, and engage in sophisticated research. You will work within a small, elite firm where you will be one of only a few people on each search, collaborating directly with partners from the initial client brief all the way through to the final placement of the candidate. This role is ideal for those who possess strong judgment and a desire to understand the intricacies of executive hiring.
The firm operates on a global scale with offices in New York, Paris, Munich, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Dubai, providing an international backdrop for your career. You will be responsible for running candidate mapping across dozens of searches annually, building deep industry knowledge across tech, financial services, consumer, and industrial sectors. The role offers a highly structured career progression path from Associate through to Partner level, and includes a performance-based monthly bonus structure tied to search completions. Potential work locations mentioned include London, as well as opportunities involving the Munich and Paris offices for those with relevant language skills.
The firm operates on a global scale with offices in New York, Paris, Munich, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Dubai, providing an international backdrop for your career. You will be responsible for running candidate mapping across dozens of searches annually, building deep industry knowledge across tech, financial services, consumer, and industrial sectors. The role offers a highly structured career progression path from Associate through to Partner level, and includes a performance-based monthly bonus structure tied to search completions. Potential work locations mentioned include London, as well as opportunities involving the Munich and Paris offices for those with relevant language skills.
Key Requirements
Fluency in French (both written and spoken) is essential for handling client communications and reports.
Bachelor's degree from a reputable university or up to one year of professional search experience.
Strong analytical and research skills to identify and map high-level candidates across various sectors.
Ability to work closely with senior partners and contribute to high-stakes recruitment mandates.
Excellent communication skills for briefing Private Equity partners and corporate clients.
A naturally curious mindset with a drive to research beyond the basic requirements of a task.
Strong team orientation and sociability, as this is a highly collaborative people-focused business.
Professional judgment and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Proficiency in written French for drafting briefings and professional reports.
German language skills are highly desirable and would be a significant advantage for the Munich office.