ASSOCIATE RESOURCER

We are an international recruitment firm for the private capital sector with nine locations on three continents. We work with private capital funds across a range of strategies from venture through growth, buyouts, restructuring, private debt, infrastructure and family offices as well as their portfolio firms. To support our team in Frankfurt we are looking for an Associate Resourcer starting from January 2026.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with our team of experienced consultants and take on increasing responsibility from day one. As an Associate Resourcer, you will initially support the team across all phases of the search process – from sourcing and screening candidates via internal and external channels, to preparing candidate assessments and presenting your findings. You’ll take an active role in candidate mapping, screening interviews, internal team discussions, and firm-wide business development initiatives.

Following a successful onboarding period, you will gradually take ownership of your own mandates and client interactions – with the opportunity to build out your own focus area within the firm over time. You will also be involved in our university partnerships, including workshops and other on-campus initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

A high level of personal presentation and determination is vital with responsibilities including the following:

Sourcing candidates and initiating contact by telephone, but also in face2face meetings

Screening and interviewing candidates

Building long term relationships with candidates in the relevant industries

Mapping candidate pools from relevant companies / industries

Compiling analyses in excel and creating market overviews

Managing administration and logistics of assignments

Take ownership of your own mandates and client interactions

SKILLS REQUIRED

PER has an excellent reputation in the private equity market. Our position as market leader is based on high standards and values, and we take extremely good care of both our clients and candidates alike. The data we work with is sensitive, so empathy, discretion and confidentiality are vital.

To be successful in this role you should bring the following skills and experience:

Strong academics, with a Bachelor’s degree as a minimum

Relevant experience in executive search, financial sector or sales

Impeccable telephone manner and communication skills

Strong commitment to contacting and building relationships with candidates

Personal discipline and confidence when pursuing leads

Some understanding of financial markets with enthusiasm to learn quickly

High standards with immaculate attention to detail

Organised, meticulous and methodical with good IT skills

Fluent in spoken and written English and German is a must

WHAT YOU WILL LIKE ABOUT WORKING WITH US

We are experts in helping our people manage their careers

Ongoing development and training, a career development plan and the option to grow within PER suitable for your personality

Market leading mandate position, we place more people than any other firm in DACH

Young team with a flat hierarchy

Spacious offices right in the heart of Munich, Frankfurt and Zurich with state-of-the-art equipment

Great Team culture, international work environment with supportive colleagues and collaborative working practices, aligned remuneration schemes and social activities (frequent lunches, after work drinks and game nights). We have a strong belief in finding an appropriate work life balance

Attractive corporate Benefits