Executive Search Analyst

Talentful is shaping the future of how high-growth companies build world-class teams. We partner with some of the fastest-scaling technology businesses to turn talent into a durable competitive advantage and help them win in the market by attracting, engaging, and retaining the top talent who accelerate growth.

Founded in 2015, Talentful brings together seasoned talent leaders who embed seamlessly alongside in-house teams. Through a flexible, subscription-based model, we provide the strategic horsepower and operational execution needed to scale with precision—from executive hiring and workforce planning to improving talent processes, employer brand activation, and building inclusive, high-performing organizations.

Our focus is not simply filling roles, but enabling talent functions to deliver measurable business outcomes. We’ve helped global innovators scale efficiently and thoughtfully, including Alphabet, Microsoft, Pinterest, Atlassian, Expedia, Instacart, Miro, and many more.

With a global team across Europe and the US, we’re united by a single mission: to help every company we work with grow to its highest potential. As we continue building the world’s leading talent consultancy, we’re looking for people who want to help redefine what “recruitment” can be by transforming it into a true driver of business value and long-term competitive advantage.

What will you do around here?

• Assist with the creation of a search strategy (including a comprehensive target company list and candidate archetypes) with client-side researchers

• Execute rigorous desk research on a search strategy for specific roles and projects

• Work with one client at a time to get deeply embedded in their culture both socially and professionally

• Partner with top-tier stakeholders, helping them to understand the value of good talent practice

• Provide excellent client experience, partnering with senior recruiters to provide top-of-funnel support and hiring event support

We'd love to chat with you if you have:

• Executive Recruiting experience, in either in an agency or in-house setting

• Experience supporting senior engineering and product hiring

• Strong sourcing skills, and expertise with recruitment analysis and research

• Excellent written and verbal communication with both candidates and internal stakeholders

• Exceptional organizational skills and detail-orientated

• Technical educational background

What's in it for you?

• This is the best place in the world for talent professionals to develop and hone their skills.

• Working alongside world-class people, in an environment where sharing of knowledge and best practice is a constant.

Our Global Benefits

• Learning & development Accelerating your personal and professional growth.

• Flexible working Hybrid or Remote work to suit your lifestyle - we trust our people.

• Healthcare options From employer contributions to health insurance.

• Wellness allowance contributions Improve either your physical, financial, or mental health with our monthly stipend.

• Global co-working Deskpass memberships for everyone in our team to work globally on-demand.

• Enhanced parental leave 14 weeks paid maternity & 3 weeks paid paternity after 1 year service.

• Retirement plan Matched pension contributions or 401(k) plan to start saving.

At Talentful, we recognize our people are our strongest asset, and the diverse skills they bring to our international workforce are the driving force of our success. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.