Senior Consultant

Website: www.icresset.com | Hiring Office: 5^th Floor, Awfis Gold, Rajapushpa Summit, Financial District, Hyderabad | Branch Offices: Mumbai, Gurgaon, Bangalore.

About iCresset:

iCresset Talent Solutions stands out as a premier retained executive search and talent advisory firm, focusing on Executive Search, Talent Assessment, and Talent Research services.

Established by alumni from IIM, iCresset's executive search methodology is grounded in discipline, thoroughness, and steadfast integrity. The firm employs a meticulous ten-step search methodology, along with deep industry intelligence and holistic fitment analysis, to facilitate leadership hiring characterized by speed, clarity, and purpose. iCresset is committed to the belief that a meticulous process fosters intuitive, impactful decision-making, ultimately attracting and shaping leadership hires that drive sustainable growth and transformation for its clients. The firm serves various sectors, including Agribusiness, Lifesciences, Pharma Tech, Industrial, BFSI, Education, Semiconductors, and Defence and Aerospace. Long-lasting client relationships are built on performance-driven placements, an exceptional candidate experience, and a consultative, process-oriented approach that embodies true partnership.

iCresset comprises a dedicated team of 25 professionals and collaborates with over 170 active clients, boasting 2500+ successful leadership placements and having conducted 18000+ psychometric assessments. With a proprietary database featuring over 5 lakh+ leadership candidates and 2 lakh+ candidate interviews, the firm merges science, precision, and extensive domain expertise to achieve outstanding talent outcomes.

iCresset's Business Verticals:

Executive Search: Our specialized team of domain experts is dedicated to fulfilling retained Executive Search assignments across targeted sectors, with a focus on leadership hiring. With over 14 years of experience in Consultative Search Services, we consistently achieve a 100% success rate for all retained hiring assignments. Our precision-driven 'Ten Step' Search process, combined with advanced Prevue HR & Saville Consulting psychometric assessments, positions us to assist clients in hiring the Best Fit professionals within the desired turnaround time. For further information, please visit https://icresset.com/acquisition

Talent Assessment: iCresset offers clients among the most user-friendly occupational assessment tools that deliver Job Fit percentages and cater to selection, succession planning, and people development needs across all functional levels. We are the exclusive distributor of Prevue HR assessment tools in India, recognized globally as one of the most objective psychometric assessment tools. For details, visit https://icresset.com/assessment

Talent Research: Our Reverse Engineering approach to Talent Acquisition provides numerous advantages, including valuable insights into competitors, their key personnel, and differentiators. To enhance our clients' talent acquisition strategies, we offer a range of research services such as Salary Benchmarking, Org Structure Mapping, Talent Benchmarking, and Talent Mapping. For more information, please visit: https://icresset.com/research

Leadership Team:

Saurabh Sinha: Senior Partner, Alumnus – IIM Lucknow; https://www.linkedin.com/in/saurabhshor/

Tusharika Sinha: Managing Partner, Alumna– IIM Ahmedabad https://www.linkedin.com/in/tusharikasinha/

Manisha Mishra: AVP - Strategic Partnerships; https://www.linkedin.com/in/manisha-k-mishra/

Roma Singhal: Principal Consultant; https://www.linkedin.com/in/roma-singhal/

Gurmeet Singh: Principal Advisor, Pharma and Life Sciences; https://www.linkedin.com/in/gs001/

About the Role | Senior Talent Consultant: At iCresset, we recognize that leadership hiring extends beyond simply matching talent with roles; it involves comprehending business dynamics, assessing leadership potential, and empowering organizations to assemble teams that foster enduring growth.

We are in search of an intellectually curious and business-focused Senior Consultant who thrives on engaging with senior leaders, tackling complex business challenges, and pinpointing exceptional leadership talent. This individual will be pivotal in driving client acquisition, cultivating relationships with CXO-level stakeholders, and assisting senior team members in establishing long-term strategic partnerships with top-tier organizations.

The position requires strong communication abilities, experience in performance marketing initiatives, business research expertise, and a consultative sales perspective in line with iCresset's philosophy of collaborating with organizations to identify visionary leaders who influence business success and culture. This role presents a unique chance to work closely with IIM alumni founders, gain exposure to high-impact B2B sales, and develop a fulfilling career in the premium executive search and HR consulting field.

Must Haves for the Role:

· BTech / B.Sc / Any Science or Technology Stream + MBA from premier B Schools

· Should be an achiever, demonstrating excellence in workplace metrics

· Should be self-motivated, goal-oriented, and uphold high integrity

Granular Details of the Vacancy

• Designation: Senior Consultant
• Department / Function: Executive Search & Talent Research
• Grade: Equivalent to Assistant Manager / Manager Grade depending on seniority
• Location: Hyderabad
• Reporting To: Client Manager / Principal Consultant
• Team Size: Individual Contributor
• Working Days: 5 days a week (1 Saturday per month is working)
• Geographical Coverage: PAN India and select global markets
• Nature of Work: Leadership Hiring & Advisory
• Educational Qualification: BTech / B.Sc / Any Science or Technology Stream + MBA from premier B Schools
• Experience: 1–4 years of experience in Talent Acquisition / HR Function / Sales roles in any industry
• Age Range: 22 to 25 years
• Salary: Best in Industry + Attractive Performance Incentive
• Career Growth: Opportunity to progress across hierarchy with immense earning potential and cross-functional exposure
• Hierarchy: Research Associate → Associate Consultant → Consultant/Senior Consultant → Client Partner→ Engagement Manager → Principal/Associate Principal → Senior Principal → Partner → Senior Partner

Key Responsibilities

1. Mandate Understanding & Role Decoding

· Analyze job descriptions, leadership expectations, organizational context, and success criteria shared by the Client Partner/Engagement Manager.

· Conduct internal role-briefing discussions to align on competencies, experience clusters, and target sectors.

2. Talent Research & Market Mapping

· Build longlists and talent maps across designated industries, companies, and competitor organizations.

· Conduct structured research using databases, LinkedIn, headhunting, referrals, associations, and market intelligence sources.

· Identify talent pools, compensation ranges, organizational structures, and reporting lines.

3. Headhunting & Candidate Outreach

· Execute targeted headhunting through cold calls, messaging, and referral networks.

· Qualify candidates for interest, suitability, and availability.

· Maintain high-quality communication and professional representation of the firm.

4. Candidate Assessment & Evaluation

· Conduct structured competency-based interviews.

· Evaluate leadership behaviors, functional expertise, stability, motivation, and culture fit.

· Prepare detailed assessment notes, scorecards, and candidate summaries for internal review.

5. Shortlist Preparation

· Present well-evaluated, high-fit candidate slates to the Engagement Manager.

· Highlight risks, strengths, red flags, and compensation insights for each candidate.

6. Candidate Process Management

· Coordinate interview scheduling, assessments, follow-up discussions, and debriefs.

· Manage candidate expectations regarding role, compensation, timeline, and process steps.

· Maintain strong engagement throughout the hiring lifecycle to minimize drop-outs.

7. Documentation & Reporting

· Update CRM/ATS systems with accurate candidate data, progress status, and interview feedback.

· Generate weekly progress reports, funnel metrics, and research deliverables for the internal team.

8. Intelligence & Insights

· Gather real-time market insights on competitor talent moves, compensation trends, and industry shifts.

· Share structured intelligence with the Engagement Manager to refine search strategy.

9. Offer Coordination Support

· Provide internal support in compensation benchmarking, candidate negotiation prep, and closing discussions led by the Client Partner.

· Track offer progress, documentation, and joining timelines.

10. Quality, Speed, and Process Excellence

· Ensure adherence to the firm's 10-step search process.

· Maintain high standards of research rigor, data hygiene, and turnaround time (TAT).

Contribute to knowledge repositories and role-specific talent pools for future searches.

Requirements & Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – ability to connect with CXO-level stakeholders confidently.
• Excellent written communication
• Analytical mindset with the ability to understand market trends, business models, and industry verticals.
• Result-oriented, proactive, and high on learning agility.
• Demonstrates ownership, professionalism, and collaborative working style aligned with iCresset's guiding principles.

Why Join iCresset

• Work directly with leaders from IIMs and Premier B Schools with 70+ years of combined experience across industries and executive search.
• Exposure to cross-sector business environments - Healthcare, IT, Pharma, Agri, Industrial, Defense & Aerospace and many more.
• Learn consultative leadership hiring practice targeting C-suite executives in a structured, growth-oriented setup.
• Gain expertise in leadership hiring, talent analytics, and psychometric assessment tools like Saville and Prevue.
• Be part of a high-performing, purpose-driven team that values diversity, curiosity, and innovation.