Executive Search Associate

Noon Dalton invites all its employees to embrace our core values, living them every day, in every aspect of their role.

Empathy

At Noon Dalton, being empathetic means being patient and understanding, both with Clients and with each other. We don’t make businesses conform to our requirements. We understand what they need and do our best to help them.

Simplification

We’re not looking for artificial simplicity : things that look simple but aren’t well-thought-out. We strip down our processes until all that remains is useful and essential. We remove complications and complexity for both our customers and our employees.

Continuous Improvement

We are always looking for ways to improve, both professionally and personally. Whether that means taking part in accent neutralization training, trying to better our public speaking, or evaluating our daily processes to see how we can do them faster and easier.

Job Description :

Provide execution and research support across all stages of client engagements, ensuring adherence to quality standards and project timelines.

Conduct comprehensive market mapping to identify target companies, organizational structures, and potential talent pools within specified industries and geographies.

Develop detailed talent landscapes, identifying 100+ target companies per search and mapping leadership hierarchies, divisions, and reporting structures.

Apply a structured and inclusive approach to identifying and profiling executives, ensuring diversity and balanced representation in every candidate slate.

Create detailed candidate profiles, including professional background, leadership scope, functional expertise, compensation benchmarks, and key achievements.

Validate candidate information through multiple channels (LinkedIn, company sites, industry reports, publications, and events).

Maintain up-to-date candidate and market intelligence databases to support ongoing and future searches.

Generate comprehensive long lists (150+ candidates) using a combination of online and offline sources, industry insights, and network-based research.

Assess candidate suitability based on experience, leadership scope, and organizational fit, and categorize profiles into relevant tiers for consultant review.

Collaborate with consultants to refine candidate shortlists and ensure complete market coverage aligned with client requirements.

Identify and research prospective client organizations aligned with the firm’s target industries and growth sectors.

Map decision-makers and influencers, including C-suite executives, HR leaders, and private equity stakeholders, to support business development outreach.

Develop comprehensive company and market profiles, analyzing strategic direction, financial performance, leadership composition, and cultural indicators.

Track industry trends, competitor activities, and leadership transitions to identify emerging business opportunities.

Support consultants in preparing business development materials, pitch presentations, and client intelligence reports.

Maintain consistent coordination with the Dubai team to ensure efficient execution of deliverables.

Uphold confidentiality and data integrity in all research and documentation processes.

Contribute to continuous improvement of research methodologies, tools, and internal databases.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Human Resources, Psychology, Economics, or related field required.

An MBA or other advanced degree is preferred.

3 to 4 years of professional experience, ideally within executive search, recruitment, research, consulting, or related industries.

Proven experience managing multiple research or project assignments in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Exposure to international or cross-industry searches is an advantage.

Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights.

Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal, written, and listening).

Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and documentation accuracy.

Demonstrated business acumen and understanding of corporate structures, markets, and leadership roles.

High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity when handling confidential information.

Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently and within multicultural teams.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel-based research tracking, and familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter or research tools.

Self-motivated, resourceful, and intellectually curious.

Results-oriented with strong follow-through and accountability.

Confident, adaptable, and comfortable managing ambiguity.

Exhibits sound judgment and strong interpersonal skills in client-facing and team interactions.

Other perks / incentives :

HMO month 1

Monthly performance bonus after regularization

Engagement activities

Annual appraisal

12 Days Leaves Annually

US or UK Bank Holidays (depending on account)

Birthday incentives

Fun working environment