About Eames Partnership
Eames Partnership is a global financial services executive search and talent advisory firm. Our work extends well beyond traditional search. We combine rigorous market insight, deep talent intelligence and robust leadership assessment to provide clients with a genuinely informed perspective on the talent landscape.
We are execution-led. Our reputation is built not on selling capability, but on consistently delivering high-quality outcomes. Founded in 2002, Eames Partnership is the executive search arm of Eames Group.
We operate across the full breadth of financial services, including public and private markets asset management, global (re)insurance, banking and markets, and wealth/private banking, as well as key supporting functions
THE OPPORTUNITY
* Develop deep expertise across senior financial services and Insurance talent markets and leadership dynamics
* Lead and contribute to international retained search mandates across multiple jurisdictions
* Operate with autonomy, accountability and commercial ownership
* Work closely with senior leadership, directly influencing client outcomes and firm strategy
* Play a visible role in shaping client relationships, delivery standards and future growth
THE ROLE
Working alongside an experienced team of Partners and Researchers, this role involves assisting in the delivery of retained executive search and strategic consulting assignments with a global remit. The Eames Partnership has a detailed onboarding process to support your personal growth and development. The role of a Researcher will include a number of the following responsibilities:
* Research & Intelligence
Through both primary and secondary research methods you will be responsible for gathering research and intelligence on a variety of insurance disciplines dependent on our clients requirements. Eames Partnership is a dynamic business operating across a number of territories, as such, this research phase plays a key part in providing us with sufficient knowledge of relevant sectors and market trends, allowing us to effectively consult and advise our clients accordingly.
* Identification & Assessment
Collaborating with the lead Partner to develop a search strategy for identifying talent. You will then produce a longlist of potential candidates before proceeding to approach individuals and assess their suitability through a competency-based interview. This will enable you to produce and present an appropriate shortlist to the client.
* Relationship Management
The Eames Partnership brand is built on credibility, innovation and trust and it is vital that both candidates and clients receive the highest levels of service. As an integral member of the team you will be working closely with candidates during the research phase and will often attend client briefings, catch up calls and occasionally deputise for the lead Partner in their absence.
* Product Innovation
The Eames Partnership’s success is built on our innovative product strategy. You will be at the forefront of brainstorming, designing and developing new ideas to enhance our service offering and create a forward-thinking environment to continue with this success. You will also collaborate with our marketing department to promote our services and cement our position as market leaders.
* Data Analysis
Through analysing company and market data, the Eames Partnership has the ability to unearth industry trends and opportunities. You will be involved in supporting this function and by utilising these key findings you will be consulting clients on strategic growth plans. Through leveraging this data, you will play an integral role in enhancing our core proposition and delivering additional value to our clients.
* Assessment
The Eames Partnership is already recognised for its leading assessment processes which include the following steps:
* Source Assessment
* Competency Assessment
* Psychometric Assessment
We believe in the positive effects and advancements that can be achieved through focused attention and project ownership, which has played a big part in the innovation of our products to date.
Candidate Profile
We are seeking an intelligent, commercially driven and relationship-led individual who thrives in a high-performance environment and is motivated by delivering exceptional outcomes.
You will demonstrate:
* A strong track record in executive search, professional services or a comparable fee-earning environment
* Commercial awareness and accountability for delivery and revenue contribution
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with credibility at senior levels
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple high-value mandates
* Intellectual curiosity and a structured, analytical approach to problem solving
* High attention to detail and pride in producing rigorous, high-quality work
* The ability to build trust quickly with senior stakeholders across complex organisations
If helpful, I can also provide a version that is slightly more growth-oriented (for someone stepping up into Principal), or one that leans more heavily into revenue generation and origination.