Graduate Analyst

Graduate Analyst Programme – Executive Search (Berlin) Location: Berlin, Germany Working pattern: Full-time, office-based, five days per week Programme start date: 1 November 2026 Offer deadline: All offers to be accepted and signed by 1 October 2026 Programme length: 10 months Language requirement: Native-level or near-native professional German Work authorisation: Candidates who can work in Germany without sponsorship are strongly preferred Initial training: The company expects to fund a one-month stay in London for training before the successful candidate begins working with the Berlin office The Company: Our client is a rapidly growing international executive search and talent advisory firm. Its specialists partner with ambitious, technology-driven businesses to identify and appoint exceptional senior leaders. Operating across North America, EMEA and APAC, the firm supports fast-scaling companies backed by leading venture capital and private equity investors, alongside established global organisations. The Graduate Programme: Our client is looking for an exceptionally ambitious, intellectually curious and commercially minded graduate to join its Berlin office as part of its Graduate Analyst Programme. This is a structured, 10-month development programme designed to provide the research, commercial and relationship-building skills required to build a successful career in executive search. Subject to successful completion of the programme and strong performance, Graduate Analysts will progress into an Associate position after 10 months. This is a full-time, office-based opportunity requiring you to work on-site at the company's Berlin office five days per week following the initial training period. Understanding the Role: This is an executive search position. It is not a data analyst or traditional data analysis role. Executive search involves helping businesses identify, assess and appoint senior leaders. Much of your work will focus on: Researching companies, markets and senior candidate profiles. Mapping relevant organisations and leadership teams. Identifying executives who may be suitable for senior appointments. Reaching out to prospective candidates. Building professional relationships with senior individuals. Maintaining accurate candidate and market information. Supporting the wider team in delivering executive search assignments. The role combines detailed research with communication, relationship building and commercial judgement. You must be comfortable proactively approaching people, not simply analysing information behind the scenes. Previous executive search experience is not required. However, applicants are expected to have researched the industry and developed a clear understanding of what executive search involves before applying. You should be able to explain why executive search interests you, why you would be suited to the work and why you want to build a long-term career within the industry. What You'll Do: Research markets, companies and senior talent Develop a detailed understanding of different industries, businesses, investment markets and leadership structures. Research potential candidate profiles and assess their relevance to specific client assignments. Map target organisations and identify relevant senior executives and leadership teams. Analyse company information, career histories and market activity. Produce clear, accurate market maps and talent intelligence. Identify and engage potential candidates Proactively identify potential candidates for senior leadership appointments. Support thoughtful and personalised outreach to senior professionals. Contact prospective candidates and help build strong candidate pipelines. Assist in assessing individuals against each client's commercial, leadership and cultural requirements. Build and maintain professional relationships with high-calibre executives. Support executive search delivery Work closely with Partners and other senior colleagues across live assignments. Contribute research insights and candidate updates during internal meetings. Support the development of research and candidate-engagement strategies. Recommend new companies, markets or candidate populations to explore. Manage competing priorities while maintaining momentum across multiple assignments. Take increasing ownership of execution work as your capability develops. Maintain accurate information Keep candidate, company and market information accurate and up to date within internal systems. Produce organised and reliable research that enables senior colleagues to make informed decisions. Handle sensitive and confidential information with care, discretion and professionalism. Develop your expertise Learn directly from experienced executive search professionals. Observe candidate conversations, client meetings and search-strategy discussions. Develop your commercial knowledge, research skills and professional communication. Build the confidence and judgement neede