Associate

Associate, Executive Search The Associate is a critical client-facing member of the search team responsible for supporting executive searches through candidate outreach, process management, data integrity, and a collegial client presence. ABOUT HELLER Heller is a specialized executive search firm focused exclusively on technology and AI leadership. We recruit CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, Chief AI Officers, and other senior technology executives for Fortune 500 companies, private equity-backed businesses, and leading nonprofit organizations. Heller occupies a unique position in the technology leadership market. Our CEO, Martha Heller, is one of the most influential voices in technology leadership, and The Heller Report reaches more than 30,000 technology executives each week. Our visibility, relationships, and reputation create a level of access that few search firms can match. We built our firm differently. Our Team-Sourcing model allows Associates to focus on strategy, candidate development, and client support rather than research production. As a growing firm, we are actively investing in AI-enabled workflows and processes that improve the quality and speed of executive search. THE OPPORTUNITY The Associate supports the entire course of an executive search from launch to successful placement. This includes contributing to strategy, conducting candidate outreach, managing the interview scheduling process, and ensuring search details are well documented in our systems. WHO SUCCEEDS AT HELLER The strongest Associates combine intellectual curiosity, strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple searches RESPONSIBILITIES ▪ Support all aspects of an executive search ▪ Contribute to search strategy ▪ Conduct candidate outreach and initial screen, to produce short list ▪ Manage interview scheduling and coordination ▪ Maintain candidate and client integrity in our systems ▪ Manage multiple searches simultaneously ▪ Contribute to AI-enabled innovation and process improvement ▪ Support the preparation of client materials QUALIFICATIONS ▪ Bachelor’s degree required ▪ 3+ years of experience in a professional services environment. ▪ Excellent organization, responsiveness, and attention to detail ▪ Strong interest in an executive search career ▪ Outstanding verbal and written communication skills ▪ Interest in technology leadership, AI, and executive talent markets ▪ Interest in technology leadership, AI, and executive talent markets WHY JOIN HELLER ▪ Learn executive search in an environment of collaboration and career advancement ▪ Work on high-impact technology and AI leadership searches ▪ Join a recognized brand and thought-leadership platform ▪ Leverage the industry’s best data and systems for professional success ▪ Enjoy a culture of collaboration and innovation ▪ Help shape the future of executive search through AI-enabled innovation CONTACT Brittany Danehy, Client Partner, m: 978-284-9220, brittany.danehy@hellersearch.com