Requisition ID
28053
/*generated inline style */
Country
Belgium
/*generated inline style */
Location type
Hybrid
/*generated inline style */
State / Province
Brussels-Capital Region
/*generated inline style */
City
Brussels
/*generated inline style */
About Us
Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business - synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us - for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, our over 9,000 colleagues globally serve clients in more than 50 countries. We offer five core capabilities that span the full talent lifecycle:
Organizational Strategy
Assessment and Succession
Talent Acquisition
Leadership Development
Rewards and Benefits
/*generated inline style */
Job description
The Opportunity
Korn Ferry is looking for an Associate or Senior Associate to join our Executive Search team in Brussels.
You will work closely with an experienced Senior Client Partner on international executive search assignments, primarily across technology, telecommunications and digital infrastructure. The work includes senior leadership, CEO and board-level mandates across multiple European and international markets.
This role offers considerable autonomy and direct exposure to senior clients and executives. You will be trusted to make sound judgements, move assignments forward and take ownership of your work without requiring extensive day-to-day supervision.
Depending on your experience and ambition, the position can also provide a pathway towards broader client responsibility and a future consulting career.
What You Will Do
Help deliver international executive search assignments from strategy through completion
Conduct market analysis, talent mapping and candidate identification
Assess profiles and determine which candidates should progress
Engage directly with senior executives, primarily by telephone and through personal communication
Prepare high-quality candidate profiles, market reports, status reports and client presentations
Manage search information accurately within internal systems and databases
Coordinate multiple assignments, stakeholders and deadlines
Use AI tools to improve research, profile analysis, reporting and overall search execution
Work collaboratively with colleagues across Brussels and the wider international Korn Ferry network
Contribute ideas, challenge assumptions and help continuously improve how assignments are delivered
What We Are Looking For
You may currently work in executive search, recruitment, talent intelligence, leadership advisory, research, consulting or another relevant professional-services environment.
More important than following one particular career path is your ability to demonstrate:
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Excellent written and spoken English
Confident and professional communication with senior executives and clients
Practical experience using AI tools for research, analysis or content development
The ability to create clear, accurate and executive-level reports and presentations
Strong project management, organisation and follow-through
Confidence working independently and making informed decisions
Proactive communication, including a willingness to pick up the phone
High standards of accuracy, discretion and professional judgement
Openness to feedback and the ability to learn quickly
The drive to take ownership and progress work without waiting for detailed instructions
We are open to both experienced Senior Associates and high-potential Associates who can contribute quickly. Executive search experience is valuable, but candidates from relevant research, talent intelligence, recruitment, consulting or professional-services backgrounds will also be considered.
Additional Experience That Would Be Valuable
German language skills
Knowledge of technology, telecommunications or digital infrastructure
Experience working across international markets
Exposure to senior leadership, CEO or board-level assignments
Experience in retained executive search, market intelligence or leadership advisory
Experience operating within complex systems and databases
Sector expertise can be developed. Strong judgement, analytical capability, communication skills, learning agility and AI fluency are more important.
How You Will Work
This role is based in Brussels, but the assignments and working relationships are international. You will be part of the Brussels office community while collaborating regularly with colleagues and clients across different countries.
The Senior Client Partner will provide expertise, feedback and support, but will not closely manage every stage of your work. You should therefore be comfortable taking initiative, making decisions and continuing to move assignments forward when your manager is travelling or working with clients.
This environment will suit someone who values autonomy, direct feedback and the opportunity to learn through responsibility.
What Success Looks Like
During your first year, you will be expected to:
Take ownership of key elements of international search assignments
Apply sound judgement when identifying and assessing candidates
Produce accurate, high-quality and client-ready work
Use AI and technology confidently within the search process
Communicate proactively with candidates, clients and colleagues
Learn from feedback and avoid repeating mistakes
Build trusted working relationships across an international network
Demonstrate the potential to take on increasing responsibility
Why Join Korn Ferry?
Work directly on international CEO, board and senior leadership assignments
Learn from an experienced executive search leader with deep sector expertise
Gain exposure to technology, telecommunications and digital infrastructure markets
Build relationships with senior executives and clients across multiple countries
Develop expertise in executive search, talent intelligence and leadership advisory
Use AI and modern research tools as an important part of your everyday work
Receive meaningful responsibility rather than being limited to narrow research tasks
Build a potential pathway towards broader client and consulting responsibility
Selection Process
The selection process is expected to include:
An initial recruiter conversation
An interview with the Senior Client Partner and a close member of the international team
A Korn Ferry assessment
A further conversation with colleagues from the Brussels office
A final office leadership conversation, where appropriate
The assessment will be considered alongside your experience, motivation, communication skills and overall suitability for the role.
/*generated inline style */
Korn Ferry may use AI as part of its recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by humans.
/*generated inline style */
Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry
If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position.
/*generated inline style */
Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
/*generated inline style */
/*generated inline style */
