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Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm and one of the world's largest executive search and talent management companies. Known for placing senior leaders across industries, it occasionally sponsors work visas for specialized roles, making it a niche but legitimate option for international job seekers in human resources and consulting.
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28000
Country
United States of America
Location type
Hybrid
State / Province
New York
City
New York
Application Deadline
14 September 2026
About us
Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business - synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us - for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, our over 9,000 colleagues globally serve clients in more than 50 countries. We offer five core capabilities that span the full talent lifecycle:
- Organizational Strategy
- Assessment and Succession
- Talent Acquisition
- Leadership Development
- Rewards and Benefits
Job description
Currently we have developed deeper functional and industry-based expertise, particularly in Technology & Digital, Supply Chain, Energy & Utilities, Consumer & Retail, Life Sciences, Financial Services, Technology Officers, HR Officers, Financial Officers, Marketing Officers and Risk and Compliance. These specializations allow us to better solve the diverse talent needs of our marketplace.
The role of Associate/Senior/Managing Associate is critical for the identification and development of candidates for executive search projects, as well as assisting with market intelligence and development of presentations and documents for business development purposes.
We strongly believe in developing our own talent and often a vacant role is due to one of our talented Senior Associate’s promotion to Principal.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:
Working closely with engagement teams which can include Research Analysts, other Associates/Senior Associates, Principals and Partners, the primary responsibilities of the Associate/Senior Associate are to:
- Provide engagement execution support to the client and the team.
- Manage the various stages of the search process to always ensure the highest quality execution of client engagement.
- Lead the identification, qualification, and communication with candidates during the search engagement and informing the partner of progress and issues.
- Capture and maintain accurate market, client, and candidate information in the company’s systems so as to both facilitate the search process and help convert business development opportunities.
- Inform the engagement team of any potential business development opportunities identified through the execution of the search process and support the appropriate partner in its conversion.
ROLE COMPETENCIES AND SUCCESS FACTORS:
The Associate/Senior/Managing Associate position at Korn Ferry is viewed as a critical position in identifying, qualifying, attracting, and managing candidates through the search process with the Healthcare Practice. Successful Associates/Senior/Managing Associates could advance within the firm to the Principal/Partner level, where they will be responsible for generating new business and revenue. Associates/Senior Associates/Managing Associates will develop skills and competencies through three “levels” before being ready to progress within the firm.
These levels are:
LEVEL ONE CRITICAL COMPETENCIES AND SUCCESS FACTORS:
A “level one” Associate/Senior Associate has exposure to various parts of the search process, principally focusing on:
- Research: Participate in the creation of the source list/research strategy.
- Candidate Development: Mapping the market; calling/recruiting appropriate candidates; relevant market sourcing; preparing reports.
- Referencing: Limited exposure/input in referencing as directed by the Partner.
- Data Capture: Collecting and entering appropriate information for the database; ensuring highest quality standards.
- Report Preparation: Assisting Partner/Project Coordinator in creation of client facing documentation (candidate appraisals, reference reports, search progress reports).
LEVEL TWO CRITICAL COMPETENCIES AND SUCCESS FACTORS:
A “level two” Senior Associate has more exposure throughout the search and is expected to lead elements of the process, supporting the consultant. The role broadens out to focus on:
- Research: Create the source list/research strategy, for agreement with the Partner/Client.
- Candidate Outreach and Development: Full responsibility for the generation of relevant candidates for the project.
- Candidate Management: Support the Partner with communication and coordination with candidates (with the aid of PC logistical support).
- Participation in interviews and referencing.
- Use of KF Assessment products to devise competencies for a role and learn to benchmark candidates against them.
- Report Preparation: Assist/lead the creation of client facing documentation.
- Client Participation: Involvement in project kick off meetings as well as project update/progress calls.
LEVEL THREE CRITICAL COMPETENCIES AND SUCCESS FACTORS:
The “level three” Senior/Managing Associate is viewed as a high performer by the wider firm. They are expected to manage the search process end to end as well as supporting business development. A “level three” Senior/Managing Associate is expected to:
- Research: Lead/coordinate (managing Research Associates) the research process.
- Candidate Outreach and Development: Lead candidate development across multiple projects.
- Teach/Support Research Associates to develop.
- Candidate Management: Support the Partner with communication and coordination with candidates (with the aid of PC logistical support).
- Conducts interviews and referencing.
- Experienced user of KF assessment products and could interpret assessment reports and benchmark against role competencies.
- Report Preparation: Lead and own the creation of reports; including writing the position spec and candidate reports.
- Client Participation: Business development support and participation involvement at kick off meetings; lead/support on progress calls and meetings.
By "Level three" Senior Associates will have the awareness and the proven ability to lead and complete a commercial transaction; this will involve the identification of the opportunity and an understanding of how to convert it into beneficial commercial terms.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will have three to seven years of professional experience and ideally, will have had exposure to one or more industries.
In addition to having excellent communication skills, (oral, written and listening), the candidate must possess the ability to make presentations at the executive levels of client companies.
The ability to manage multiple projects effectively and efficiently is most important.
The ideal candidate must be self-confident and self-motivated, dynamic, accomplished, and viewed as an individual who can advance within Korn Ferry.
Successful candidates will have good judgment and possess superior interpersonal and evaluative skills.
They will take direction well, be detail oriented and able to work well to tight deadlines.
They will have a relentless sense of ownership and urgency.
The Associate/Senior Associate/Managing Associate will be as comfortable working independently as they are part of a team.
EDUCATION & SKILLS:
An undergraduate degree or equivalent is required; an MBA or other advanced degree or equivalent is advantageous.
Salary Range
$80,000.00 - $100,000.00
Salary range represents the compensation Korn Ferry expects to pay to a candidate with the requirements for the job posted. Korn Ferry offers competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience.
Korn Ferry may use AI as part of its recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by humans.
Korn Ferry Benefits
The Korn Ferry Cares Wellbeing Platform offers Employees health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment), Critical Illness, Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in Korn Ferry's Tax Deferred Savings plan 401(k). Employee Stock Purchase Program is available to all permanent employees who work 20 hours or more after 6 months of service.
Employees are eligible to receive a total of 15 days vacation annually plus paid time off for 16 company holidays. Full time eligible employees will accrue sick time commencing on the first date of employment at the rate of 3.33 hours per pay period for an annualized maximum of 80 hours.
Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry
If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position.
Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Background Check Disclaimer
The successful candidate will need to complete background checks as part of our recruitment process, this may include criminal, education credentials, employment history, and other background information relevant to your employment qualifications.
Requisition ID
28000
Country
United States of America
Location type
Hybrid
State / Province
New York
City
New York
Application Deadline
14 September 2026
About us
Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business - synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us - for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, our over 9,000 colleagues globally serve clients in more than 50 countries. We offer five core capabilities that span the full talent lifecycle:
- Organizational Strategy
- Assessment and Succession
- Talent Acquisition
- Leadership Development
- Rewards and Benefits
Job description
Currently we have developed deeper functional and industry-based expertise, particularly in Technology & Digital, Supply Chain, Energy & Utilities, Consumer & Retail, Life Sciences, Financial Services, Technology Officers, HR Officers, Financial Officers, Marketing Officers and Risk and Compliance. These specializations allow us to better solve the diverse talent needs of our marketplace.
The role of Associate/Senior/Managing Associate is critical for the identification and development of candidates for executive search projects, as well as assisting with market intelligence and development of presentations and documents for business development purposes.
We strongly believe in developing our own talent and often a vacant role is due to one of our talented Senior Associate’s promotion to Principal.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:
Working closely with engagement teams which can include Research Analysts, other Associates/Senior Associates, Principals and Partners, the primary responsibilities of the Associate/Senior Associate are to:
- Provide engagement execution support to the client and the team.
- Manage the various stages of the search process to always ensure the highest quality execution of client engagement.
- Lead the identification, qualification, and communication with candidates during the search engagement and informing the partner of progress and issues.
- Capture and maintain accurate market, client, and candidate information in the company’s systems so as to both facilitate the search process and help convert business development opportunities.
- Inform the engagement team of any potential business development opportunities identified through the execution of the search process and support the appropriate partner in its conversion.
ROLE COMPETENCIES AND SUCCESS FACTORS:
The Associate/Senior/Managing Associate position at Korn Ferry is viewed as a critical position in identifying, qualifying, attracting, and managing candidates through the search process with the Healthcare Practice. Successful Associates/Senior/Managing Associates could advance within the firm to the Principal/Partner level, where they will be responsible for generating new business and revenue. Associates/Senior Associates/Managing Associates will develop skills and competencies through three “levels” before being ready to progress within the firm.
These levels are:
LEVEL ONE CRITICAL COMPETENCIES AND SUCCESS FACTORS:
A “level one” Associate/Senior Associate has exposure to various parts of the search process, principally focusing on:
- Research: Participate in the creation of the source list/research strategy.
- Candidate Development: Mapping the market; calling/recruiting appropriate candidates; relevant market sourcing; preparing reports.
- Referencing: Limited exposure/input in referencing as directed by the Partner.
- Data Capture: Collecting and entering appropriate information for the database; ensuring highest quality standards.
- Report Preparation: Assisting Partner/Project Coordinator in creation of client facing documentation (candidate appraisals, reference reports, search progress reports).
LEVEL TWO CRITICAL COMPETENCIES AND SUCCESS FACTORS:
A “level two” Senior Associate has more exposure throughout the search and is expected to lead elements of the process, supporting the consultant. The role broadens out to focus on:
- Research: Create the source list/research strategy, for agreement with the Partner/Client.
- Candidate Outreach and Development: Full responsibility for the generation of relevant candidates for the project.
- Candidate Management: Support the Partner with communication and coordination with candidates (with the aid of PC logistical support).
- Participation in interviews and referencing.
- Use of KF Assessment products to devise competencies for a role and learn to benchmark candidates against them.
- Report Preparation: Assist/lead the creation of client facing documentation.
- Client Participation: Involvement in project kick off meetings as well as project update/progress calls.
LEVEL THREE CRITICAL COMPETENCIES AND SUCCESS FACTORS:
The “level three” Senior/Managing Associate is viewed as a high performer by the wider firm. They are expected to manage the search process end to end as well as supporting business development. A “level three” Senior/Managing Associate is expected to:
- Research: Lead/coordinate (managing Research Associates) the research process.
- Candidate Outreach and Development: Lead candidate development across multiple projects.
- Teach/Support Research Associates to develop.
- Candidate Management: Support the Partner with communication and coordination with candidates (with the aid of PC logistical support).
- Conducts interviews and referencing.
- Experienced user of KF assessment products and could interpret assessment reports and benchmark against role competencies.
- Report Preparation: Lead and own the creation of reports; including writing the position spec and candidate reports.
- Client Participation: Business development support and participation involvement at kick off meetings; lead/support on progress calls and meetings.
By "Level three" Senior Associates will have the awareness and the proven ability to lead and complete a commercial transaction; this will involve the identification of the opportunity and an understanding of how to convert it into beneficial commercial terms.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will have three to seven years of professional experience and ideally, will have had exposure to one or more industries.
In addition to having excellent communication skills, (oral, written and listening), the candidate must possess the ability to make presentations at the executive levels of client companies.
The ability to manage multiple projects effectively and efficiently is most important.
The ideal candidate must be self-confident and self-motivated, dynamic, accomplished, and viewed as an individual who can advance within Korn Ferry.
Successful candidates will have good judgment and possess superior interpersonal and evaluative skills.
They will take direction well, be detail oriented and able to work well to tight deadlines.
They will have a relentless sense of ownership and urgency.
The Associate/Senior Associate/Managing Associate will be as comfortable working independently as they are part of a team.
EDUCATION & SKILLS:
An undergraduate degree or equivalent is required; an MBA or other advanced degree or equivalent is advantageous.
Salary Range
$80,000.00 - $100,000.00
Salary range represents the compensation Korn Ferry expects to pay to a candidate with the requirements for the job posted. Korn Ferry offers competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience.
Korn Ferry may use AI as part of its recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by humans.
Korn Ferry Benefits
The Korn Ferry Cares Wellbeing Platform offers Employees health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment), Critical Illness, Accident Injury, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in Korn Ferry's Tax Deferred Savings plan 401(k). Employee Stock Purchase Program is available to all permanent employees who work 20 hours or more after 6 months of service.
Employees are eligible to receive a total of 15 days vacation annually plus paid time off for 16 company holidays. Full time eligible employees will accrue sick time commencing on the first date of employment at the rate of 3.33 hours per pay period for an annualized maximum of 80 hours.
Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry
If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position.
Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Background Check Disclaimer
The successful candidate will need to complete background checks as part of our recruitment process, this may include criminal, education credentials, employment history, and other background information relevant to your employment qualifications.
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Target senior and specialized roles
Korn Ferry's visa sponsorship tends to concentrate in high-skill, specialized positions rather than entry-level roles. Focus your applications on senior consulting, talent analytics, or leadership advisory functions where international expertise adds clear differentiation.
Understand which visa types Korn Ferry sponsors
Korn Ferry has sponsored both H-1B and E-3 visas, so Australian nationals have a direct pathway alongside the standard H-1B route. Knowing this upfront lets you frame your visa situation confidently during recruiter conversations without creating unnecessary friction.
Align your background with their consulting verticals
Korn Ferry operates across executive search, organizational strategy, and leadership development. Candidates whose experience sits at the intersection of human capital and a specific industry vertical, such as financial services or technology, are far more likely to attract sponsorship interest.
Engage Korn Ferry's talent acquisition team directly
Given their relatively selective sponsorship activity, reaching out proactively to Korn Ferry recruiters who specialize in your functional area signals genuine interest. Recruiters familiar with your niche are better positioned to advocate internally for sponsorship approval.
Search for verified sponsoring employers before applying
Not every job posting signals real sponsorship willingness. Migrate Mate surfaces verified sponsors so you can filter by real sponsorship history, saving time and helping you prioritize applications to companies with a confirmed track record like Korn Ferry.
Prepare for a consultative, multi-stage interview process
Korn Ferry's hiring process for consulting and advisory roles typically involves multiple rounds assessing both domain expertise and cultural fit. Arriving prepared with a clear narrative about your specialty, your visa status, and your long-term career intent in the U.S. strengthens your candidacy significantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Korn Ferry sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, Korn Ferry sponsors H-1B visas. Sponsorship activity is focused on specialized roles in consulting, talent management, and leadership advisory rather than broad hiring across all departments. If you're targeting Korn Ferry, position your application around high-skill functions where your international expertise directly supports their client engagements. The H-1B remains the most common pathway for non-Australian nationals at the firm.
Which visa types does Korn Ferry sponsor?
Korn Ferry sponsors both H-1B and E-3 visas. The E-3 is available exclusively to Australian citizens and offers a simpler process with no lottery, making it a strong option if you qualify. H-1B sponsorship follows the standard annual lottery cycle. Both pathways apply to specialty occupation roles, so a degree relevant to the position you're pursuing is required.
Which departments or roles at Korn Ferry are most likely to receive visa sponsorship?
Sponsorship at Korn Ferry is most common in roles that require specialized expertise, including organizational consulting, executive assessment, talent analytics, and leadership development. These functions align directly with Korn Ferry's core service lines. Roles with a strong client-facing or advisory component, particularly those requiring deep domain knowledge in a specific industry, tend to be the strongest candidates for sponsorship consideration.
How do I find open roles at Korn Ferry that offer visa sponsorship?
The most reliable approach is to search through a platform that tracks verified sponsorship history rather than relying on job postings alone. Migrate Mate lets you filter roles by visa type and confirmed sponsoring employer, so you can identify Korn Ferry openings alongside other companies with a real track record. From there, applying directly through Korn Ferry's careers portal and stating your visa requirements early in the process reduces delays.
How do I approach the application timeline when sponsorship is involved?
If you're targeting an H-1B at Korn Ferry, timing matters significantly. USCIS accepts H-1B petitions in April for an October 1 start date, so your offer and filing need to align with that window. E-3 applicants have more flexibility since there's no cap or lottery. Start your conversations with Korn Ferry recruiters well in advance, and be transparent about your visa status early so the hiring team can plan accordingly.