Talent Associate

About Kanbrick

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

You'll partner directly with Kanbrick leaders, CEOs, and portfolio executives to identify and engage VP- and C-suite-level talent. You'll help design the systems, workflows, and talent infrastructure that make high-quality hiring repeatable.

This is a strong fit for someone who wants steeper exposure, more ownership, and proximity to senior decision-makers.

What You'll Do

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