Research Associate CEA

Research Associate (Strategic Recruiting) – Centre for Expert Acquisition (CEA)

Location: Gurugram (Delhi NCR) – In-office Shift: US Hours (approx. 6:00 PM – 2:30 AM IST)

Overview

Guidepoint is launching a centralized Centre for Expert Acquisition (CEA) team to build and scale expert coverage across priority sectors, particularly within Private Markets.

This team will operate differently from traditional recruiting. Instead of reacting to individual client requests, the CEA team builds proactive, programmatic pipelines — mapping markets, identifying priority companies and personas, and continuously recruiting high-value experts aligned to Guidepoint’s long-term strategy.

This is a high-execution, outbound role with significant time spent on phone-based outreach and engagement with senior industry professionals.

The role is fully in-office during US hours and is part of a new, high-visibility team being built from the ground up.

What You’ll Do

As a Research Associate (Strategic Recruiting), you will play a key role in expanding Guidepoint’s expert network in targeted industries and functions.

Identify and recruit senior industry professionals (executives, operators, customers, investors, subject matter experts) aligned to priority sectors

Execute high-volume outbound outreach daily via phone, LinkedIn, and email

Engage and communicate with senior professionals, clearly articulating Guidepoint’s value proposition

Screen and qualify experts for relevance, depth of experience, and suitability

Build and maintain accurate profiles in Guidepoint’s CRM systems

Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand sector priorities and coverage gaps

Meet and exceed weekly and monthly recruiting KPIs in a performance-driven environment

Continuously refine outreach strategies based on response rates and conversion trends

Support onboarding and early activation of newly recruited experts

What You Have

Bachelor’s degree or higher with strong academic performance

0–2 years of experience in recruitment, B2B sales, inside sales, business development, lead generation, or similar roles

Comfort with cold calling and outbound outreach as a core daily activity

Strong written and verbal English communication skills

Willingness and ability to work a fixed US-hours night shift from office (mandatory)

Results-oriented mindset with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn about new industries

Ability to work independently while collaborating closely within a team

Who Thrives in This Role

Individuals who enjoy fast-paced, target-driven environments

People comfortable speaking with senior professionals daily

Self-starters who take ownership and operate with high accountability

Candidates motivated by performance, growth, and building something from scratch

What Makes This Role Unique

Direct exposure to senior executives, investors, and industry leaders globally

Opportunity to help build a new, centralized recruiting engine from the ground up

High visibility within Guidepoint’s global research and operations leadership

Clear, KPI-driven performance structure with measurable impact

Strong career progression into recruiting, strategic sourcing, and research roles

What We Offer

Competitive base compensation with performance-linked incentives

Comprehensive medical coverage

Structured training and onboarding

Collaborative, high-energy team environment

Fast-paced, merit-driven growth opportunities

About Guidepoint

Guidepoint powers end-to-end research workflows for the world’s best research teams.

Backed by a global network of more than 2 million experts and over 1,600 employees, Guidepoint delivers real-time access to expertise, primary research, and actionable knowledge that help organizations make informed decisions. Through consultations, surveys, events, proprietary content, and AI-enabled tools, we support every stage of the decision-making process—from developing hypotheses and gathering insights to validating assumptions and building conviction for critical decisions.

At Guidepoint, our success relies on the diversity of our employees, experts, and clients, which enables us to foster meaningful connections and a broad range of perspectives. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences can contribute and succeed.