Principal, Assessment & Succession, Paris

Principal, Assessment & Succession, Paris

Requisition

23920

Country

France

Location type

Hybrid

State / Province

Paris

City

Paris

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

Empower leadership. Shape succession. Drive impact.

Are you an experienced professional in psychometrics, organisational psychology, or executive assessment? Do you thrive in high-stakes environments where your insights influence leadership decisions at the top of global organisations?

We're looking for a strategic, client-ready consultant to join our Assessment & Succession team in Paris. This is a high-impact role where you'll deliver executive-level assessments, contribute to succession planning, and help shape the future of leadership across industries.

What You'll Be Doing

* Deliver and co-lead executive assessments for senior leadership roles.

* Interpret psychometric data and conduct structured interviews.

* Collaborate on scoring, insights, and reporting for C-suite succession planning.

* Produce high-quality, client-ready reports and proposals.

* Work across EMEA on diverse, global projects-virtually and occasionally in person.

What You Bring

* A strong foundation in organisational psychology or related discipline.

* Proven experience with psychometric tools, executive assessments, and feedback delivery.

* Consulting fluency: confident in client interaction, proposal development, and strategic reporting.

* Fluent English (written and spoken)-our working language across all engagements.

* A mindset for quality, learning, and commercial growth.

Why Join Us?

* Work with global organisations tackling complex talent challenges.

* Collaborate with a high-performing team across Europe and the Middle East.

* Minimal travel-most delivery is virtual.

* Grow your commercial impact by developing long-term client relationships.

* Be part of a firm that values depth, rigour, and innovation in leadership advisory.

Ideal Background

* Psychometric consultancies

* Leadership advisory firms

* Organisational psychology roles with client-facing experience

Ready to Make an Impact?