Performance Psychologist

Entities: Golem Performance 𝓼 Golem Group International

Mandate: Development of psychological resilience, decision-making sharpness, and human performance in high-responsibility environments.
 
Location: Global
Engagement: Full-time

Salary: USD 140,000 - 150,000

Mission

The Performance Psychologist works at the sharp end of Golem Performance, with the people who carry real weight: executives, elite competitors, and leaders whose responsibilities leave no room to break down.

The role builds the person behind the role. It develops the psychological resilience, the decision-making sharpness under pressure, and the cognitive performance that let formidable people stay formidable when exposure and consequence are at their highest.

Working across Golem Academy, Golem Consultancy and the wider Group, the position shapes the training methodologies, preparation frameworks and psychological tools that make composure under real pressure a trained capability, not a matter of luck.

Responsibilities

• Design psychological performance frameworks that hold up under operational pressure, not only in the classroom.
• Shape the training methodologies of Golem Academy, so that composure and judgement are built into how people are formed.
• Prepare leaders to carry pressure, decide clearly, and manage cognitive load when the stakes are highest.
• Put professionals through structured psychological preparation for the demanding environments they will actually face.
• Build resilience and performance in individuals and teams, and hold them to a standard they can rely on when it counts.
• Design and run scenario-based exercises that put people under real, simulated consequence before the real thing arrives.
• Bring deep expertise in stress and adrenaline regulation, cognitive performance, and the behavioural dynamics of people under pressure.

Expectations

Candidates bring a strong academic grounding in psychology and the ability to apply it where it is hardest to apply: in demanding professional environments, with people who carry real responsibility. Experience in performance psychology, operational psychology, military psychology, or elite sport is highly valued.

The role calls for intellectual discipline, emotional maturity, and the ability to turn psychological theory into tools that work under real pressure. It asks for someone who can operate discreetly alongside professionals for whom pressure, responsibility and consequence are constant. Experience developing leaders, building resilience, or sharpening high-performance teams is a strong advantage.

Compensation and Package

Compensation within Golem Group International reflects the level of responsibility carried by each role and the environments in which the Group operates.

Remuneration structures are competitive within their respective domains and may include fixed compensation, performance-based components, and long-term participation depending on the nature of the mandate. Indicative remuneration brackets are provided within individual role descriptions. Final terms are discussed during the engagement process and may vary depending on jurisdiction, experience, and scope of responsibility.

The standard compensation package includes:

• Annual base salary aligned with role responsibility and experience.
• Performance-related bonus linked to individual and organisational performance.
• Business introduction reward for team members contributing to the acquisition of new clients or contracts.
• Company-provided health insurance coverage.
• Meal support during working days.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.
• Discretionary recognition for exceptional contribution.

Within Golem Group International, initiative, reliability, and professional conduct are recognised as essential drivers of long-term success. The Group seeks to foster an environment where contribution and responsibility are acknowledged and appropriately rewarded.

Application Requirements

Applications must include the following elements:

Curriculum Vitae

A professional CV outlining relevant experience and competencies.

850 Words Motivation Letter

Applicants must submit a motivation letter of exactly 850 words explaining:

• Why they wish to work with Golem
• What capability they believe they bring to the Group

Within the letter, candidates are encouraged to describe a professional situation in which a decision they took carried real consequences and required judgement.

Applications not respecting the 850-word requirement are not reviewed.

Professional Documentation

Where applicable, candidates may include certifications, publications, portfolio material, or other documentation supporting their experience. Preparation before engagement reflects the environment in which the Group operates.

Selection Process

Applications submitted to Golem Group International are reviewed centrally to assess professional capability, seriousness of preparation, and alignment with the Group’s operating standard. The selection process is intentionally deliberate and unfolds through several stages.

Because the environments in which the Group operates demand a high level of trust and responsibility, the selection timeline typically extends over several months and should not be expected to conclude rapidly.

Initial Review 

Verification of submission completeness, including the required documentation and motivation letter, together with preliminary assessment of professional alignment with the Group’s activities and standards.

Exploratory Conversation 

A professional discussion intended to understand background, judgement, and motivation, while allowing both sides to evaluate potential alignment.

Capability Assessment

Titles and past experience are considered, but capability is confirmed only through demonstrated performance. 

All candidates progressing beyond the initial review undergo structured evaluation designed to verify the capabilities required for the role. Depending on the domain, this assessment may include analytical discussion, technical demonstrations, scenario-based reasoning, and practical exercises reflecting the environments in which the Group operates.

Where relevant, candidates may also be required to complete physical assessments aligned with the operational demands of the position. These evaluations ensure that competence, judgement, and preparedness meet the standards expected within Golem Group International.

Alignment 𝓼 Due Diligence

Final evaluation of professional alignment with the Group’s standards of responsibility, discretion, and conduct. Where alignment is confirmed, collaboration may begin within the relevant entity of the Group.

Integrity 𝓼 Background Verification

Because Golem Group International operates in environments where trust, discretion, and responsibility are fundamental, candidates selected to proceed in the recruitment process undergo professional background verification prior to engagement.

This verification process includes confirmation of professional history, reference validation, and review of any circumstances that could compromise the candidate’s ability to operate within environments governed by lawful conduct, discretion, and accountability.

Depending on the nature of the role and the operational context, candidates may also undergo psychological evaluation and integrity-based assessment procedures designed to confirm judgement, reliability, and suitability for high-responsibility environments.

Where lawful and appropriate, specialised verification methods, including advanced interview techniques and integrity assessment tools, may be used as part of the selection process.

All verification procedures are conducted in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks in the relevant jurisdictions.

Candidates progressing to advanced stages of the selection process receive detailed information regarding the procedures involved.

Integrity cannot be delegated. Within Golem, it is verified.

Recruitment Disclaimer

Submission of an application does not constitute an offer of employment, engagement, or partnership. Golem Group International reviews submissions selectively and reserves the right to discontinue the evaluation process at any stage.

All personal information submitted during the recruitment process is handled with discretion and used solely for the purpose of evaluating potential professional collaboration with the Group.

Professional applications are accepted exclusively through the official submission form below.