Associate supporting Egon Zehnder’s executive search and leadership advisory services. Researching senior talent, managing client engagements, and developing market insights.
Responsibilities
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
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required; an MBA or other advanced degree is preferred
5-10+ years of work experience in professional services, corporate talent acquisition/management, investment research, market research, or business-oriented research
Demonstrated experience in tackling complex problems with a strategic and analytical approach
Ability to persistently pursue solutions and navigate obstacles
Proactive mindset and commitment to seeing tasks through to completion
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to create clear, concise, and compelling presentations and reports
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
Experience with CRM or database systems
Demonstrated experience engaging and communicating effectively with senior executives
Familiarity with GenAI and other digital tools is preferred
Experience in or strong familiarity with Consumer, Financial Services, Industrial, Technology/Communications, or Services industries is preferred
Benefits
Egon Zehnder is the world’s preeminent leadership advisory firm
Partnership-based culture aligned with client interests
Collaboration across 64 offices and 36 countries
Opportunities to contribute to executive search, leadership solutions, CEO search and succession, and board advisory
Application materials retained for consideration for future opportunities
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