About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Retained executive search (private equity & portfolio-company focus).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position overview

Confidential Client, a growing partner-led retained executive search firm based in Boston, is hiring a Research Analyst to join its team. This is an entry-level, full-time role (hybrid preferred) for a smart, curious, highly organized individual who wants to learn the executive search business and support client engagements focused on private equity and portfolio companies.

• Location: South Boston, MA (hybrid position; regular in-office presence expected in Boston’s Back Bay)
• Employment type: Full-time (hybrid preferred)
• Estimated pay: $86,056 per year (estimated)

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Key responsibilities

Candidate & market research

• Conduct targeted candidate sourcing for executive search assignments across industries and functions.
• Identify potential candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, databases, online research, AI-enabled tools, and other research methods.
• Research companies, organizational structures, executives, markets, and competitive landscapes.
• Build and maintain target company lists, candidate pipelines, and market maps.
• Maintain accurate candidate and company records in the firm’s systems and update research based on feedback.

Client materials & search execution

• Prepare accurate, polished client-facing materials: candidate profiles, search updates, research summaries, target lists, briefing documents, and presentations.
• Synthesize information from multiple sources into concise, well-organized written deliverables.
• Proofread and quality-check materials for accuracy, consistency, and presentation.
• Assist with preparation for client meetings and search update calls.
• Enter and maintain information in the firm’s CRM and support documentation for active searches.

Technology, AI & process improvement

• Become a skilled user of the firm’s technology platforms, research tools, and CRM.
• Explore and help adopt practical uses of AI and emerging tech to improve research quality and productivity.
• Identify opportunities to streamline recurring processes and share best practices with the team.
• Troubleshoot workflow and tool issues and suggest improvements.

Team & firm support

• Work collaboratively with partners, recruiters, researchers, and operations colleagues on multiple concurrent searches.
• Manage shifting priorities and respond to time-sensitive requests with urgency and attention to detail.
• Pitch in on projects outside the core job description as needs arise.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive client and candidate information.

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Qualifications & experience

• Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record.
• 0–2 years of professional experience; exceptional recent graduates are welcome.
• Strong analytical and research skills; ability to find, evaluate, organize, and synthesize information.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards for accuracy and quality.
• Strong written communication skills; ability to produce clear, concise materials.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments and shifting priorities.
• Comfortable with technology (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and interested in AI-enabled tools.
• Prior experience in executive search, recruiting, private equity, or professional services is a plus but not required.

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Candidate profile — what we’re looking for

• Smart, intellectually curious, and eager to learn about companies, industries, people, and technologies.
• Exceptionally detail-oriented and proud of producing polished work.
• Fast learner who absorbs new concepts, systems, and feedback quickly.
• Resourceful and able to find answers independently.
• Technologically savvy and excited to help the team adopt efficient tools and workflows.
• Flexible, collaborative, low-ego, highly organized, and dependable.
• Professional and discreet with confidential information.
• Motivated by high standards and responsive to coaching.

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Work environment & growth

• Hybrid role preferred, with regular in-office presence in Boston’s Back Bay.
• Small, collaborative, entrepreneurial team with significant exposure to senior members.
• Fast-moving environment where responsibilities may evolve; strong opportunity to learn the executive search business and take on increasing responsibility over time.

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Compensation & additional details

• Estimated annual pay: $86,056 (estimated).
• This posting is for a full-time, hybrid Research Analyst role based in South Boston, MA.
• Careertakes supports this hiring process as a third-party recruiting platform; if selected, you will be employed directly by our client.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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