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title: 'Executive Search Associate at True Platform'
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# Executive Search Associate at True Platform

- **Company:** True Platform
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-04-07
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/trueplatform/5a8f8e8c-a96b-4898-aa3a-c4b4ba215403

## Job description

## about true

True is a global platform of companies that optimizes value creation. As one of the fastest-growing organizations in the talent advisory space, True places executive talent, assesses business leaders, creates diverse and inclusive networks, and uses innovative technology to advance executive talent priorities.  Our clients include innovative growth brands backed by leading venture capital and private equity firms as well as established public and private organizations. With offices in North America, EMEA, & APAC, our team of industry and functional experts leverage their deep networks to connect companies with leading talent to transform businesses and industries. True was recognized as a 2022 best workplace by Inc. Magazine for the 3rd year and is North America’s sixth largest firm in the industry according to the recently published Hunt Scanlon annual ranking. True was founded on the belief that doing good is the pathway to doing well. Our growth and success are a by-product of our values—treating people right, listening to new ideas and keeping culture at the heart of our business.

## about the role

We are looking for an Associate.  The Associate at True Search will act as a key team member working alongside Partners & Principals in search execution. Over the course of a search, an effective Associate conducts research, builds target company lists, sources and screens candidates and manages the majority of data entry into our database, Thrive TRM. An Associate on the pathway to Senior Associate should own the entire candidate pipeline, the majority of candidate relationships and have more ownership on key search related activities with less Partner oversight.

## what you’ll do

The Associate works closely with a Partner and/or Principal and serves as a key strategic resource to the search team including but not limited to new candidate & company research, candidate pipeline development, candidate engagement through LinkedIn, emails or phone calls and overall project management for each assigned search At the outset of a search, ensure completion of job description, target company list and market map Conduct detailed research projects to map candidates & companies from relevant industries In partnership with your Partner or Principal, the Associate is responsible for sourcing, screening & reviewing 50-75% of all candidates for each assigned search Work effectively with the Engagement Administrator on scheduling of candidate interactions and consistently engage with the Partner throughout the search

Prepare for client update calls by creating a clear agenda with discussion topics and ensuring each search instance of Thrive TRM is updated and error-free During every client update call, transcribe notes detailing company updates, candidate updates and client suggestions Outside of each assigned search, consistently discover & add qualified candidates outside of the True network to Thrive TRM

## who you are

Proven experience--One to three years of professional experience in an externally facing client management consulting role (change management, human capital, executive search, etc) or operational experience in an executive position (reporting to the CEO) at a high growth/innovative company Organized and Efficient--able to balance multiple tasks with set deadlines in a fast-paced environment Strong Communicator and Listener--Attentive listener with strong oral and written communication skills Excellent Collaborator--desire to work and support colleagues across the platform and regions Initiator-- Willing to take initiative and work independently when needed Critical Thinker– Ability to accurately evaluate candidates and determine their suitability for an organization. Strong Work Ethic– Demonstrates reliability and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast paced environment. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

## About True Platform

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: True Platform is a global executive talent platform that combines data, AI, and deep sector expertise to help companies make high-impact talent decisions across executive search, advisory, and interim solutions.
- **Entity Type**: Private (PE-backed; LLR Partners made an equity investment in 2021)
- **Headquarters**: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- **Founded**: 2012
- **Founders**: Brad Stadler (CEO), Joe Riggione (Executive Vice Chair), Josh Withers

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Executive Search & Talent Management, Staffing and Recruiting, HR Technology
- **Target customers**: Investment firms (PE/VC), their portfolio companies, public companies seeking transformative growth, and high-growth companies needing executive talent
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To evolve the talent management industry by creating tools and services that increase transparency and efficiency within the global talent market—adding value to the global talent pool, clients, and everyone who provides talent-related services.

## Products & Services
- **True Search**: Global recruitment for board members, C-suite executives, VPs, directors, and other strategic talent, focusing on investment firms and public companies.
- **Thrive (TRM)**: Collaborative, real-time talent relationship management software for search firms, in-house recruiters, and VC/PE firms.
- **AboveBoard**: An inclusive digital platform that opens up executive search to underrepresented leaders and helps companies diversify their executive roles.
- **TrueBridge**: A talent network connecting experienced executives to fractional and interim roles at high-growth companies.
- **True Talent Labs**: Talent advisory, executive coaching, and assessment solutions providing insights for organizations, teams, and leaders.
- **Search Essentials**: Uses technology, data, and human expertise to unbundle executive recruitment services and tailor-fit the search process.
- **True AI Capability Index℠**: The industry’s first AI readiness executive assessment, a proprietary framework that predicts leadership performance as AI transforms work.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Recognized as North America’s **6th largest** executive search firm and fastest growing among the top 35 (2022 ranking). Employee count between 251–1,000 (LinkedIn reports ~697 employees).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: LLR Partners (PE investor, 2021); Integrum (partnership announced); Ursula Burns (joined Board of Directors); Hobbs & Towne Inc. (HTI) acquired in 2021 for climate/energy transition practice; Jopwell acquired (hiring platform for diverse candidates); Bleeker acquired (assessment/coaching).
- **Growth Signals**: Global expansion with hubs in Philadelphia (HQ), San Francisco, New York, London, Berlin, Stockholm, Singapore, Sydney, Dubai, Amsterdam; operates in 7+ countries; Inc. Magazine Best Workplace multiple years; Forbes list of best recruiting firms; Philadelphia area Top Place to Work.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Data & AI Moat**: True leverages 13+ years of proprietary data on talent development and millions of candidate data points, combined with the proprietary **True AI Capability Index℠** to assess candidate adaptability, learning velocity, and AI fluency—shifting focus from static credentials to real-world capability.
- **Full-Suite Platform**: Unlike traditional search firms, True offers an integrated ecosystem of search, software (Thrive), diversity platform (AboveBoard), fractional talent (TrueBridge), and advisory/coaching (True Talent Labs).
- **Scale & Growth**: The only firm to grow in the top 8 of North American firms and the fastest-growing among the top 35, indicating strong market momentum and brand recognition.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI-Transformation of Talent**: True is heavily investing in AI-driven assessment tools (True AI Capability Index℠) to predict executive performance in the age of AI, positioning itself as a leader in modernizing executive hiring.
- **Global Expansion**: Continued opening of new international hubs (most recently Sydney, Amsterdam, Dubai, Latin America) to service a global client base.
- **Product Ecosystem Integration**: Deepening integration between its search services, SaaS products (Thrive), and DEI platform (AboveBoard) to create a seamless talent management experience.
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: AboveBoard remains a core strategic asset, aimed at opening executive search to underrepresented leaders and driving transparency.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Recognition**: Named an Inc. Magazine Best Workplace multiple years; Philadelphia HQ named a Top Place to Work; recognized as one of the fastest-growing firms globally, indicating a high-energy, growth-oriented environment.
- **Impact & Innovation**: Employees work at the intersection of AI, data science, and talent strategy—building tools that are reshaping how executives are hired. The launch of the True AI Capability Index℠ means engineers and data scientists have a direct hand in creating industry-defining products.
- **Global & Diverse Team**: With offices in 7+ countries and a workforce distributed across 20 countries, True offers a truly global, multicultural work environment.
- **Hybrid/Remote Flexibility**: Open roles include "Engagement Coordinator - Central Timezone" and "Growth Marketing & AI Co-Op," suggesting a mix of remote, hybrid, and office-based roles depending on function.
- **Growth Trajectory**: The company has doubled headcount multiple times (50 → 100 → 200 → 250+ → 697) and continues to expand, offering strong career progression opportunities for early and mid-career professionals.

## Sources
1. [trueplatform.com](https://trueplatform.com/company/)
2. [linkedin.com/company/true-search](https://linkedin.com/company/true-search)
3. [trueplatform.com/team](https://trueplatform.com/team/)
4. [jobs.lever.co/trueplatform](https://jobs.lever.co/trueplatform)
5. [people.equilar.com](https://people.equilar.com/bio/org/true-platform/4344029)

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