Researcher

Quadrangle, a division of Info Edge (I) Ltd, is a leading search & selection firm headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the most professional, progressive & multidimensional consulting entities in the industry today. As a high-profile team, we are driven by knowledge, integrity & performance and are deeply committed to our clients business success. We have branches across various locations to support top-quality delivery operations.

We bring together market intelligence & knowledge expertise to help our clients recruit the best talent. We have set high standards for ourselves by adopting rigorous assessment methodologies. Our consultants invest a significant amount of time in understanding industrial, organizational and business perspectives of each of our clients and ensure quick delivery with precision through meticulous and detailed search processes. We play the role of a growth catalyst by identifying the best of the human resources at middle, senior & top management level.

A Researcher is able to run the research process of an assignment without support or guidance from another researcher. This includes (but is not limited to) identification and mapping, making confident approaches by phone, competent using and updating Master files, managing the relationship and communication with the Account Manager and delivering well written, accurate update reports. You may need help or guidance if it is a new sector/area/function, or a particularly complex search, however you should be able to run the research process on more straightforward searches, single-handedly within your practice.

Core Competencies

Commercial Excellence

1. Assist, where necessary, with pre-pitch preparation; research, market insight, mapping and sector and competitor analysis, to aid in the winning of assignments

2. Able to create an expert research strategy and 240 briefing for each assignment; demonstrating a clear consolidated understanding of the brief, the client and the assignment.

3. Effectively identify target companies both within the sector and those that may be relevant outside of the sector; using lateral and creative thought.

4. Competently create search reports for clients and Vertical Leader, illustrating the assignment landscape; able to adapt this as the assignments develops.

5. Expert use of a variety of intelligence gathering methods incl. sourcing, online digital tools, Master File and networking with internal stakeholders incl. other practices, Business & Account Manager, Practice Head and Quadrangle associates.

6. Identify and feed-back potential business development opportunities or market intelligence gathered whilst on your search journey.

7. Plugged in and up-to-date with sector knowledge, trends and insights, and therefore able to contribute to high levels discussions with candidates, advancing the practices connection and reputation.

8. Make a valued contribution to client briefings and progress updates (alongside the Vertical Leader) either in face-to-face meetings or over the phone

Working Collaboratively

1. Network and engage with clients, candidates and industry sources as well as internal stakeholders (incl. Berwick and Interim) gain market intelligence and ideas on suitable candidates and industry news. Active in sharing that knowledge across the teams and the business.

2. Demonstrate a cooperative and flexible nature able to assist others in the Practice when required and be willing to go the extra mile when needed

Flexibility

1. High levels of energy and tenacity, focus and commitment

2. Constructive approach to problem solving with the ability to think laterally and outside the box. Confident making nuanced judgements, prioritizing time and effort.

3. Prioritise multiple assignments effectively, coping well shifting priorities and unforeseen change and being able to flex accordingly yet remain client focused at all times

Quality and Reliability

1. Provide timely and accurate weekly update reports of interested, well qualified candidates and sources to the Vertical Leader

2. Produce timely, accurate and comprehensive written search reports on the progress of the assignment; showing/developing the quality of your written work.

Communication and Influencing

1. Proactively approach potential candidates and sources via the telephone; able to engage and build rapport, use judgement to adjust your pitch and positioning, use expert listening skills and able to pitch and position Quadrangle and the role.

2. Able to ask intelligent, probing questions to elicit relevant information from candidates, clients and internal stakeholder

Developing self and others

1. Take an active interest in the advancement of the team through mentoring, coaching, training and recruitment initiatives when appropriate

2. Demonstrate an eagerness to continuously develop oneself, a willingness to learn from others and developing consultant skills through hard work and tenacity

3. Career development; use your initiative and take ownership, responsibility and accountability for your own development and career path.

Industry focus : Big 4 (Partner & ED level hiring) / IT Services & BPM (Leadership assignment : India and USA) / Leadership hiring for GCC and Product Companies.