The Role
The Center of Excellence (CoE) is a program designed to provide recent college graduates with a comprehensive introduction to the executive search and global leadership advisory industry. The program offers development experience in three crucial areas: Relationship building and Partnership, Industry/Capability Knowledge and Communication Presence and Market Facing Potential. With an initial potential duration of 18-24 months, depending on performance and internal opportunities, through on-the-job training, you will gain practical skills while working on real-world projects. You will have the opportunity to engage with top clients and candidates, expanding your network and exposure. Peer and senior mentorship will provide guidance and support throughout your journey. The CoE encourages exploration of different industries and sectors; after initial induction period you will “major” in an industry/capability based on business needs and your individual and personal talents. Additionally,



training and development programs will equip you with the necessary tools and knowledge to excel in your career at (Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA).

The CoE Research Analyst is an integral member of the integral research team, supporting predominantly European senior researchers and consultants throughout the search process and beyond. The Analyst will report to the Center of Excellence Lead, and will be in Barcelona, Spain
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Managing Search Pipeline & Process
• Produce comprehensive reports, which detail the relevant target companies, possible market sources and candidates for an assignment.
• Consistently identify and assist in developing best- in-class, high quality, diverse candidate slates (both obvious and non-obvious), as appropriate, by:
• Developing sound working knowledge of online and proprietary database search engines to identify relevant candidates.
• Identifying potential candidates based on job specification

📌 EMEA Centre of Excellence Research Analyst – Dutch/Danish/Swedish Language (Barcelona)
🏢 Russell Reynolds Associates
📍 Barcelona