Executive Search Recruiter & Research Analyst

About Crimson Jay Executive Search Partners

**Experience in an executive search agency setting or similar is required for this role. Crimson Jay solely focuses on C-level Executive Search within the USA. Previous experience recruiting for C-level and/or VP level positions is an absolute requirement.**

Crimson Jay Executive Search Partners is a retained executive search firm that partners with founder-led and investor-backed companies to recruit transformational financial and operational leaders. We specialize in placing CFOs, COOs, and senior executives who drive scalable growth, build infrastructure, and position businesses for successful exits.

Our clients are typically high-growth companies ranging from $1M to $200M in revenue across B2B services, SaaS, manufacturing, and financial services. Our work is highly strategic, often tied directly to value creation initiatives and investment outcomes.

We operate with a structured, outcome-driven process focused on deep upfront alignment, disciplined candidate evaluation, and high-quality execution. This is not high-volume recruiting, this is precision search.

Role Overview

This role is not just research and coordination, it is a critical front-end gatekeeper of candidate quality.

The Executive Search Research Analyst & Candidate Screening Associate will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and qualifying executive talent before candidates ever reach the Founder. This includes assessing whether candidates are true “drivers” of scale versus those who have operated within already successful environments.

You will play a central role in shaping candidate pipelines, improving signal-to-noise ratio, and ensuring that only high-caliber, well-aligned candidates move forward in the process.

This is a high-responsibility role with direct impact on search outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Candidate Sourcing & Market Research

• Build highly targeted candidate pipelines using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and market mapping
• Develop company target lists, org charts, and competitive landscapes aligned to each search
• Track executive movement, private equity activity, and industry trends to identify relevant talent
• Continuously refine sourcing strategies to improve candidate quality, not just volume

Candidate Screening & Qualification (Core Focus)

• Conduct initial candidate screening calls to assess:
• Ability to drive scalability versus operate within existing success
• Experience building infrastructure, KPIs, and operating cadence
• Alignment with investor-backed environments and value creation goals
• Career trajectory and job transition patterns over the past 10–15 years

• Evaluate candidates against defined measurable outcomes for each role

• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or risks early in the process

• Prepare concise, high-signal candidate summaries with clear recommendations

• Act as a quality filter to ensure only strong, well-vetted candidates move forward

Search Execution Support

• Maintain and manage candidate pipelines within Loxo ATS with precision and consistency
• Assist in building candidate scorecards, interview materials, and client deliverables
• Coordinate interviews and ensure a smooth, professional candidate experience
• Support reference check coordination and candidate communication throughout the process

Administrative & Operational Support

• Provide light executive support including scheduling and coordination
• Format and prepare client-facing documents such as job profiles and candidate presentations
• Track search progress, timelines, and deliverables across active engagements
• Help refine internal workflows, templates, and SOPs to improve efficiency and scalability

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in executive search, recruiting, or research preferred
• Strong interviewing instincts and ability to assess talent beyond resumes
• High attention to detail and ability to synthesize information quickly
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean search required
• Familiarity with ATS systems such as Loxo preferred
• Strong written communication skills, especially in summarizing candidates clearly and concisely
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• You consistently surface high-quality candidates who align with the role’s true needs
• You reduce time spent on unqualified or misaligned candidates
• Your screening identifies “drivers” of scale, not “riders” of ---------- ntum
• Your candidate summaries are clear, accurate, and decision-ready
• You improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the overall search process

Who You Are

• A sharp evaluator of talent who can read between the lines
• Naturally curious, with a strong instinct to probe deeper
• Highly accountable and comfortable operating with autonomy
• Structured, detail-oriented, and process-driven
• Comfortable working behind the scenes but motivated by impact

Why Join Crimson Jay

You will work directly with the Founder on high-impact executive searches tied to real business outcomes, including growth, transformation, and exit readiness.

This is an opportunity to learn how elite executive search is actually done, with a focus on judgment, quality, and precision, not volume.

You will gain exposure to private equity-backed companies, founder-led businesses, and top-tier operators, while building a highly transferable skill set in talent evaluation, business strategy, and executive hiring.