Lead / Assistant Manager – Talent Operations & Business Analytics

Career141 is a leading executive search and talent advisory firm with over 20 years of experience in connecting exceptional talent with top organizations across industries.

Our Values & Strengths:

• Quality & Commitment, Agility & Innovation, Integrity & Ethics, and Confidentiality & Trust have been the foundation of our journey.
• Trusted by international and local clients, delivering tailored executive search solutions that align with business goals.
• Built a professional community of 100,000+ LinkedIn contacts across 25+ countries and 15+ industries.
• Operational & Analytical Excellence: KPI-driven management, process discipline, and performance analytics ensure measurable results.
• Client-Centric Approach: Focused on delivering highly satisfactory executive search services and long-term partnerships.
• Talent Development & Leadership: Investing in training, skill-building, and motivation to ensure teams and candidates achieve their fullest potential.

At Career141, we don’t just fill positions — we enable transformative growth for organizations and professionals alike, combining experience, innovation, and human insight to deliver lasting impact.

Role Overview

We are seeking a business-minded, analytical, and improvement-focused leader to join as Assistant Manager – Business Operations & Analytics. The incumbent will drive operational excellence, manage P&L, lead teams, and continuously improve processes to ensure targets are met and business growth is achieved.

Key Responsibilities

Operational P&L & Business Accountability

• Take full ownership of operational P&L, ensuring revenue growth and cost efficiency.
• Achieve weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial targets.
• Monitor and enforce financial and operational KPIs across recruitment operations.

Project & Process Management

• Lead cross-functional projects related to recruitment operations, process improvement, and client deliverables.
• Plan, organize, and execute initiatives, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Implement continuous improvement practices (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar) for operational efficiency.
• Standardize best practices and workflows across teams for consistent, scalable outcomes.

Mandate & Client Excellence

• Manage active mandates in the pipeline, ensuring closure rates are met or exceeded.
• Deliver high-quality executive search services to clients.
• Maintain and enhance quality standards throughout the recruitment cycle.

Process Creation & Continuous Improvement

• Design and implement new workflows and methodologies in line with business needs and client expectations.
• Apply continuous improvement practices (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar) to optimize efficiency and outcomes.
• Standardize best practices across teams for consistent results.

Business Analytics & Insights

• Apply business analyst skills to evaluate individual and team performance ratios.
• Build and maintain Excel dashboards, pivot tables, and KPI trackers for real-time performance monitoring.
• Provide numbers-driven insights to leadership for strategic decision-making.
• Present data-backed reports in structured review meetings.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, inspire, and motivate Talent Acquisition and Business Coordinator teams.
• Conduct training sessions, skill-building workshops, and motivational programs.
• Hold structured review meetings to track performance and align teams with business goals.
• Foster a high-energy, accountable, and growth-oriented culture.

• A leadership role with direct responsibility for operational P&L, analytics, and process improvement.
• Opportunity to shape recruitment operations, develop talent, and drive business growth.
• Exposure to international and local clients across industries, building high-impact networks.
• A dynamic, results-driven environment with clear pathways into senior leadership roles.