Help shape the leadership of the world's leading companies.

At Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA), we advise Boards, CEOs and executive teams on their most important leadership decisions. Every day, we help organizations identify, assess and develop the leaders who drive business performance.

Joining our Copenhagen office means becoming part of a close-knit team of around 20 colleagues while collaborating with 1,900+ professionals across 47 offices worldwide. You'll work on international executive search and leadership advisory projects, gaining exposure to senior business leaders across industries from the very beginning of your career. Please refer to www.russellreynolds.com for more information.

Our purpose is simple: to improve the way the world is led.

The role

As a Researcher, you'll play a central role throughout the executive search process. Working alongside consultants, you'll help define search strategies, map markets, identify exceptional leadership talent and provide the insights that shape critical hiring decisions.

This is an intellectually demanding role combining analytical thinking, commercial understanding and relationship-building. You'll work closely with clients, candidates and colleagues across our global firm while developing a deep understanding of industries, organizations and leadership.

What you'll do

• Develop executive search strategies together with consultants
• Map industries and identify outstanding executive talent
• Assess candidates through research, interviews and market intelligence
• Produce high-quality insights for clients and business development
• Collaborate with colleagues across RRA's international network
• Leverage AI, research platforms and digital tools to enhance research quality and efficiency

Who we're looking for

You are curious, analytical and motivated by solving complex business challenges. You enjoy understanding markets, organizations and people, and you're comfortable engaging with senior executives.

We're particularly interested in candidates with:

• 3-6 years of experience in executive search, talent acquisition, management consulting or another analytical professional services environment
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills
• Commercial curiosity and sound judgement
• The ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights
• A collaborative mindset and high attention to detail
• Fluency in Danish and English
• A Business Master's degree or equivalent academic background

Why Russell Reynolds Associates?

A career at RRA offers far more than executive search. You'll gain direct exposure to Boards and CEOs, work on high-impact leadership assignments and develop a unique understanding of businesses, industries and leadership. From day one, you'll collaborate with colleagues around the world and learn from some of the most experienced leadership advisors in the industry.

Our researchers follow a variety of career paths. Some progress into consulting, while others build long-term careers in research leadership, commercial strategy or specialized insight teams.

Whatever path you choose, you'll be part of a collaborative, ambitious and non-hierarchical culture where learning, teamwork and professional growth are central to how we work.

Interested?

If you're looking for a career where analytical excellence meets commercial impact – and where your work helps shape the leadership of some of the world's most influential organizations – we'd like to hear from you.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. However, due to the volume of applicants, we will only be in contact with those individuals who are most aligned with the key requirements.