Principal, Assessment & Succession, Paris

23920

France
Hybrid
Paris
Paris

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

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?

Apply now or reach out to learn more. Help us shape the future of leadership—one assessment at a time.

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.