**Introduction** This Researcher will be part of the APSL - Associate Partner Search Leads team, responsible for recruiting Associate Partner-level professionals for IBM Consulting in the Americas. **Your role and responsibilities** Leverage deep expertise in research methodology, tools, and talent intelligence to lead complex, high-impact research projects aligned with hiring priorities. Serve as a strategic thought partner to recruiters and hiring leaders, providing market insights, talent mapping, and diversity research to support executive searches. Drive diversity-focused research strategies to ensure equitable and representative top-of-funnel pipelines. Lead and improve research operations by aligning with global standards, ensuring data integrity, and optimizing usage of tools and platforms. Problem Solving & Business Partnership Recognize and solve complex functional challenges using a combination of analytical rigor, business acumen, and creativity. Build and maintain influential relationships with stakeholders across executive recruiting, HR, and the business to align research initiatives with broader talent strategies. Translate data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations that inform executive hiring decisions and long-term workforce planning. Leadership & Team Contribution Lead special projects, initiatives, and cross-functional efforts to elevate research capability and executive hiring excellence. Inspire a high-performance culture by using data and feedback to drive continuous improvement, both individually and across the team. Actively contributes to shaping team culture, processes, and performance measurement. Program and Business Impact Take ownership of projects that span functions and regions, contributing to business-critical initiatives and optimizing hiring outcomes at the executive level. Participate in strategic planning cycles (e.g., headcount planning, talent segmentation) and contribute to long-term talent intelligence strategies. Operate with high autonomy, proactively identifying opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and enhanced impact. **Required technical and professional expertise** Demonstrated expertise in executive research, talent intelligence, or executive recruiting, with a strong understanding of research methodologies and market analysis tools. **Preferred technical and professional experience** Hiring manager and Recruiter should collaborate to create the relevant verbiage. IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.