Board and CEO Practice Researcher, Executive Search

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About the role

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

Responsibilities

  • 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

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • A minimum of 3 years’ professional work experience (post-undergrad)
  • Demonstrated functional experience of a similar nature (e.g., market research, qualitative or legal research, professional services/consulting, project planning)
  • Previous project-based experience working effectively on multiple mandates simultaneously
  • Ability to effectively operate in a fast-paced, client-driven environment
  • Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication ability
  • Demonstrates very strong attention to detail
  • A general baseline knowledge of governance and management, with additional industry exposure in some professional setting, is preferred
  • Affinity and interest in the executive search industry
  • Superior engagement management abilities and initiative to lead projects with minimal guidance or supervision
  • Demonstrated ability to push back constructively and offer solutions
  • Forward-thinking, structured, and process-oriented thinker
  • Self-starter mentality with good business judgment

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridMontrealCanada

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