Senior Consultant (Assessment & Succession)

Lead the Future of Talent Assessment & Succession

Location: Milan OR Rome (flexible) | Practice Area: Assessment & Succession

Are you a strategic consultant with a passion for helping organizations unlock the full potential of their people? Do you thrive at the intersection of data, insight, and impact? Join Korn Ferry’s Assessment & Succession (A&S) team and help shape the leadership pipelines of the world’s most influential organizations.

We’re looking for experienced professionals who bring exceptional project management skills , stakeholder engagement expertise , and a deep commitment to talent assessment at all levels — from emerging leaders to the C-suite.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Consultant in our A&S team, you will:

• Work on complex, high-impact client engagements — from design through delivery — across global, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Support the implementation of cutting-edge assessment and succession solutions , ensuring measurable business outcomes.
• Engage and influence clients , including CHROs and C-suite leaders, acting as a trusted advisor on talent strategy.
• Translate insights into action , helping clients interpret assessment data and embed it into leadership development and succession planning.
• Build long-term client relationships , identifying opportunities to expand impact across Korn Ferry’s broader capabilities.
• Shape and execute client account plans , aligning with regional and global strategies.

What You Bring

• Solid experience in a client-facing consulting or talent strategy role.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills , with a focus on listening, influencing, and building trust.
• A passion for assessment, leadership development, and succession planning — and the ability to turn data into strategic action.
• A collaborative, agile mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• A Bachelor’s degree (Psychology or related field preferred); advanced degrees are a plus.
• Native/Fluent in Italian and English

Why Korn Ferry?

At Korn Ferry, we don’t just assess talent — we help shape the future of leadership. You’ll work with some of the world’s most respected organizations, delivering insights that drive real change. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact through people, we’d love to hear from you.