Associate

Company Overview

Options Group is a global executive search, market intelligence, and strategic consulting firm founded in 1992. Based in Singapore, it serves the Asia-Pacific financial hub, specializing in financial services and technology sectors with regional and global insights.

Job Summary

Options Group seeks an experienced mid to senior executive search consultant in Singapore to support APAC and EMEA teams. The role involves client engagement, business development, and strategic consulting within the Professional Services market, facilitating cross-border collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop prospective candidate and client lists across asset classes within the Professional Services market
• Leverage previous recruitment experience to source and engage candidates and clients in the market
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers through in-person meetings, phone calls, and video conferences to drive business development
• Qualify and engage candidates via in-person, phone, and video interactions to assess fit and interest
• Coordinate interview schedules between candidates and clients to ensure smooth recruitment processes
• Collaborate daily with consultants across APAC and EMEA to share business development ideas and support cross-border search activities
• Collect and analyze relevant market intelligence within the recruitment space in partnership with the internal competitive intelligence team
• Utilize diverse sourcing resources beyond LinkedIn and online platforms to identify candidates, gather market intelligence, and support business development
• Proactively engage with hiring managers, candidates, and colleagues globally on a regular basis to foster collaboration and deliver recruitment solutions
• Adapt quickly and work collaboratively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial team environment
• Willingness to occasionally work European and India hours to support global team needs
• Use Microsoft Office tools proficiently to support daily tasks and reporting

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Prior experience making cross-border placements in Asia, with additional placements in EMEA considered a strong advantage
• Experience providing strategic consulting solutions within executive search, including talent planning, retention strategies, team lift-outs, competition analysis, compensation reviews, and market mapping
• Experience conducting retained search projects is beneficial but not essential
• Prior work experience in executive search both in Asia and internationally is preferred