Egon Zehnder is the world’s preeminent leadership advisory firm, inspiring leaders to navigate complex questions with human answers.
Our 560 consultants across 63 offices and 36 countries are former industry and functional leaders who collaborate seamlessly to deliver the full power of the Firm to every client, every time.
We believe that together we can transform people, organizations and the world through leadership.

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Egon Zehnder is a global leadership advisory and executive search firm that partners with organizations to manage CEO, executive and board succession, leadership assessment and development, and governance. The firm delivers bespoke talent searches, board advisory, executive coaching, cultural transformation and leadership programs through a network of consultants across many countries, serving corporate clients and institutional boards.

Egon Zehnder is the world’s preeminent leadership advisory firm, inspiring leaders to navigate complex questions with human answers. Our 560 consultants across 63 offices and 36 countries are former industry and functional leaders who collaborate seamlessly to deliver the full power of the Firm to every client, every time. We believe that together we can transform people, organizations and the world through leadership.

• Collaborate with Consultants and Partners on complex C-suite executive and board search assignments
• Conduct candidate research, develop candidate pools, and perform outreach
• Manage multiple client engagements and ensure timely, high-quality delivery
• Capture relevant information in the database and prepare client update reports
• Conduct business, industry, and candidate research using internal databases and external resources
• Provide market and candidate analysis and search strategies
• Prepare marketing presentations and calibration profiles with Consultants
• Participate in business development activities to cultivate key accounts and identify new opportunities
• Contribute to knowledge management by sharing best practices, developing industry expertise, and recording relevant information
• Use AI, technology, internal resources, external resources, applications, and tools to focus on high-value work
• Build relationships with team members across offices and geographies
• Apprentice and mentor junior colleagues when appropriate

Associate

Associate supporting Egon Zehnder’s executive search and leadership advisory services. Researching senior talent, managing client engagements, and developing market insights.

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• Serve as the lead Researcher for multiple simultaneous client projects with Consultants and other Researchers
• Plan projects and develop rigorous research approaches and strategies
• Conduct market, client, candidate, qualitative, and data research
• Identify, calibrate, and prioritize potential candidates using internal and external resources
• Guide project teams through search processes, candidate solutions, and client materials
• Synthesize information and data from interviews, discussions, and working sessions
• Create client documentation including candidate profiles, role specifications, search strategies, assessment reports, and client progress reports
• Partner with client teams to develop pitch presentations and business development materials
• Initiate, shape, and drive business development activities and related projects
• Monitor market shifts, company updates, and people moves
• Build targeted event lists for business development dinners, conferences, and other points of connection
• Contribute to knowledge management by sharing expertise and best practices, developing professional networks, and recording pertinent information
• Develop subject matter expertise and provide strategic guidance and insights on important trends and topics
• Support executive search, board, and advisory projects for clients in the technology industry

Technology Practice Researcher – Executive Search

Technology Practice Researcher supporting Egon Zehnder’s executive search and leadership advisory services. Conducting market research, candidate identification, client deliverables, and business development for North American technology clients.

• Serve as the lead Expert for multiple simultaneous client projects in collaboration with Consultants and other Experts 
• Act as a thought partner to the team on all aspects of projects by identifying and developing a rigorous approach and strategy (e.g., priority targets through market research, utilizing data tools, and scoping out parameters to deliver client solutions at scale and scope) 
• Guide the project team throughout the search processes to drive strategy, candidate solutions and supporting client materials with a consistent focus on quality and speed  
• Identify, calibrate and prioritize potential candidates through a thorough research process, the internal Firm network and external resources 
• Work broadly across different Firm offerings to continue developing a well-rounded understanding of our solutions to identify the best solutions for individual client needs 
• Create high-quality client documentation (e.g., candidate profiles, role specifications, search strategies, assessment and client progress reports, etc.) 
• Partner with client teams to develop pitch presentations and business development materials, adapting deliverables and solutions to address specific client needs  
• Proactively initiate, shape, and drive effective business development activities and other business-related projects, including monitoring relevant market shifts in a segment or function, company updates, and people moves 
• Act as a partner with consultants to build targeted event lists for business development-related dinners, conferences, and other points of connection 
• Contribute to the Firm’s knowledge management activities by looking for opportunities to share expertise and best practices, developing a network of people within an industry or functional area and recording pertinent information 
• Develop an area of subject matter expertise, providing strategic guidance and high-quality insights on important trends and topics to support client teams

Health Practice Researcher

Senior Business Analyst guiding internal client teams in executive search projects. Responsible for planning, research, deliverables, and market insights for health practice at Egon Zehnder.

• Research the client, client’s performance, and their ecosystem at the start of a project
• Dictate and monitor project milestones and coordinate with various stakeholders to determine responsibilities
• Serve as the lead Research for multiple simultaneous client projects in collaboration with Consultants and other Researchers
• Act as a thought partner to the team on all aspects of projects by identifying and developing a rigorous approach and strategy
• Guide the project team throughout the search processes to drive strategy, candidate solutions and supporting client materials with a consistent focus on quality and speed
• Identify, calibrate and prioritize potential candidates through a thorough research process
• Work broadly across different Firm offerings to continue developing a well-rounded understanding of our solutions
• Create high-quality client documentation (e.g., candidate profiles, role specifications, search strategies, assessment and client progress reports, etc.) 
• Develop an understanding of the Firm’s network and expertise to leverage their experience and knowledge in adapting and co-creating a client-centric approach
• Partner with client teams to develop pitch presentations and business development materials
• Proactively initiate, shape, and drive effective business development activities and other business-related projects
• Act as a partner with consultants to build targeted event lists for business development-related dinners, conferences, and other points of connection
• Contribute to the Firm’s knowledge management activities by looking for opportunities to share expertise and best practices
• Deepen existing areas of subject matter expertise, providing strategic guidance and high-quality insights on important trends and topics to support client teams

Researcher, Executive Search – Energy, Mining & Process

Researcher responsible for guiding consultants in Executive Search projects for clients in Energy, Mining, and Process industries. Collaborating with internal teams to deliver high-quality insights and client solutions from Montreal, Canada.

• Serve as the lead expert for multiple simultaneous client projects in collaboration with Consultants and other Researchers
• Act as a thought partner to the team on all aspects of projects by identifying and developing a rigorous approach and strategy (e.g., priority targets through market research, utilizing data tools, and scoping out parameters to deliver client solutions at scale and scope)
• Guide the project team throughout the search processes to drive strategy, candidate solutions and supporting client materials with a consistent focus on quality and speed
• Identify, calibrate and prioritize potential candidates through a thorough research process, the internal Firm network and external resources
• Conduct information and data synthesis (written and verbal) from interviews, discussions, and working sessions to identify the needs and wants of a diverse set of stakeholders
• Work broadly across different Firm offerings to continue developing a well-rounded understanding of our solutions to identify the best solutions for individual client needs
• Create high-quality client documentation (e.g., candidate profiles, role specifications, search strategies, assessment and client progress reports, etc.)
• Partner with client teams to develop pitch presentations and business development materials, adapting deliverables and solutions to address specific client needs
• Proactively initiate, shape, and drive effective business development activities and other business-related projects, including monitoring relevant market shifts in a segment or function, company updates, and people moves
• Act as a partner with consultants to build targeted event lists for business development-related dinners, conferences, and other points of connection
• Contribute to the Firm’s knowledge management activities by looking for opportunities to share expertise and best practices, developing a network of people within an industry or functional area and recording pertinent information
• Develop an area of subject matter expertise, providing strategic guidance and high-quality insights on important trends and topics to support client teams

Board and CEO Practice Researcher, Executive Search

Researcher leading client projects in executive search for Egon Zehnder in Montreal, collaborating with teams on strategic client solutions and business development.

• Drives the implementation of solutions together with consultants, in some cases serving as the point person for client.
• Serves as a thought partner to the team on all aspects of the project by identifying and developing a high-quality, rigorous approach. Supplements expertise by collaborating as needed with other members of the global LAS team with specific expertise
• Supports execution in terms of project management, creation of assessment framework, and interpretation of psychometric results (once accredited in the interpretation).
• Leads client interactions throughout the project (i.e., kick-off discussions, interviews, 360 references, feedback conversations, and presentation of overall results). Partners with more senior consultant as needed (i.e., more complex mandates).
• Participates in pitch meetings and drives elements of the agenda/discussion as appropriate and based on areas of expertise.
• Leverages strategic insights to understand client needs and spot new business opportunities.
• Advises teams on pricing strategies to maximize profitability and quality.
• Once trained, will lead calibration sessions, create summary analyses, conduct references, and deliver psychometric feedback.
• Continuously deepens expertise on leadership trends through internal and external research and network to compete effectively.
• Monitors market movements, company activity, and broader industry trends to identify potential business development opportunities and rally team around specific actions.
• Conducts internal research for marketing materials that may be used for a white paper or article, with partnership or guidance from consultants and key stakeholders.
• Partners with local and global leadership on key practice knowledge initiatives and knowledge sharing
• Creates awareness of Egon Zehnder capability and expertise in the external community through personal or industry networks.

Leadership Advisory Services, Executive Search

Researcher for Leadership Advisory Services at Egon Zehnder executing various leadership consulting projects. Collaborating globally with teams and interacting with clients for effective solutions.

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Researcher, Executive Search – Energy, Mining & Process

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