Research Associate

Analytically sharp, entrepreneurial, and ready for impact? Join Ebbinge Belgium in Brussels as Research Associate Executive Search and help shape the future C-level teams of leading Private Equity funds and family businesses.

Votre fonction

As a Research Associate, you are the strategic engine behind every successful search. Working hand-in-hand with our consultants, you will dive deep into markets and industries. Your mission? Not just finding resumes, but uncovering the visionary leaders who will truly drive growth and value creation.

Your day-to-day impact:

• Cracking the market: You analyze sectors, map out trends, and identify top-tier talent—often professionals who aren’t even actively looking yet.
• Crafting the narrative: You translate complex search strategies into compelling market maps, presentations, and updates that keep our clients ahead of the curve.
• Building connections: You act as the first point of contact for high-potential candidates. You listen to their ambitions, spark their interest, and guide them smoothly through the process.
• Spotting opportunities: You keep your finger on the pulse of market developments and proactively contribute ideas for business development.

Votre profil

You are naturally curious and love getting to the bottom of things. You easily combine a sharp, business-oriented mindset with a healthy dose of empathy and human intuition.

Your profile:

• You hold a Master’s degree (e.g., Economics, Finance, Business, Commercial Engineering, HR, or a related field) and have a genuine interest in private equity and entrepreneurship.
• A first professional experience or a solid internship in executive search, professional services, or another research-driven environment is a great plus. However, your proactive mindset and eagerness to learn matter just as much.
• You are a strong communicator, take ownership of your work, and thrive in an environment that blends autonomy with strong team spirit.
• You are fluent in English, combined with a professional command of Dutch and a good understanding of French.

Notre client

Ebbinge Belgium is not your traditional recruitment agency. We are the trusted partner for Private Equity funds, entrepreneurial SMEs, and family-owned businesses when the stakes are high. We help them scale by attracting C-level executives and key players critical to their success. But we go beyond recruitment; through our leadership advisory, team development, and interim management services, we guide organizations through vital transformations. From our vibrant office in Brussels, we work in an atmosphere of pure entrepreneurship, mutual trust, and authentic human connection.

Notre client offre

• A flying start: A role with early responsibility and a steep learning curve within a highly ambitious, close-knit team.
• Strategic exposure: You get a front-row seat to fascinating business cases and start building an impressive professional network at the top level of the business community from day one.
• An entrepreneurial culture: Plenty of room for initiative, a flat hierarchy, and a workplace built on trust, collaboration, and fun.
• A launchpad for growth: The perfect stepping stone to develop yourself into an all-round expert in executive search and leadership advisory.