Talent Associate

Kanbrick is a purpose-driven, long-term investment partner to owner-, family-, and founder-led businesses. We work hands‑on with our companies to unlock their full potential through strong operations and people leadership, thinking in decades, not quarters.

The Role
We're seeking a high‑agency, analytically sharp Talent Associate to help build and scale Kanbrick’s executive talent engine. This is not a transactional recruiting role. It is an execution‑heavy, research‑driven builder seat for someone who:

Has trained in executive search or PE talent operations

Understands how to map markets and engage passive senior talent

Wants to move from research support into full‑cycle ownership

Is excited by using AI and emerging tools to rethink how executive recruiting works

Map and Analyze Executive Talent Markets

Build structured talent maps across C‑suite and VP‑level roles in finance, operations, HR, and corporate development

Analyze career trajectories, company contexts, and performance signals to form thoughtful candidate hypotheses

Approach talent mapping as a market intelligence exercise, not a resume search

Execute End‑to‑End Executive Searches

Partner with Kanbrick leaders to define success profiles and ideal candidate criteria

Design and execute sourcing strategies for senior and hard‑to‑fill leadership roles

Conduct substantive screening conversations assessing strategic capability, motivation, and cultural alignment

Manage candidates through a high‑touch, thoughtful process

Build an AI‑Enabled Talent Engine

Design and refine AI‑assisted research, sourcing, and outreach workflows

Experiment with LLM tools, automation, data enrichment platforms, and CRM systems to increase insight and leverage

Bring a hypothesis‑driven mindset: test, iterate, improve

Activate and Maintain Executive Relationships

Build long‑term relationships with high‑potential operators before roles formally open

Maintain disciplined CRM hygiene and relationship tracking

Leverage Kanbrick’s network of advisors and executives to generate warm introductions

Requirements

Track record of success in mapping, sourcing and managing relationships with executive‑level talent as a Research Associate or Analyst at a retained search firm or PE talent operations team

A natural connector who builds trust quickly and enjoys cultivating relationships over time

Demonstrated success sourcing and engaging passive talent for senior or niche roles

Strong intellectual curiosity: you want to understand how businesses operate and how leadership drives performance

Structured thinking: you approach talent mapping analytically and can synthesize large amounts of information quickly

Technical curiosity: you actively experiment with AI, automation, and modern sourcing strategies

A high degree of ownership and pace with comfort operating independently

A genuine connection to Kanbrick’s purpose and people‑first values

A mindset that recruiting should be more than just filling reqs and a genuine interest in building systems and relationships from the ground up

This role is not designed for a traditional corporate or high‑volume agency recruiter; it is designed for a high‑potential search professional ready for broader ownership and exposure

Benefits

A collaborative, high‑performing and entrepreneurial team culture

Opportunities to contribute meaningfully to the success of a growing investment partnership

Direct exposure to executive hiring with full ownership of executive searches

Experience building a modern, AI‑enabled executive search function from inception with a steep learning curve at the intersection of investing, operations, and talent

Competitive compensation and benefits

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