Senior Business Analyst guiding CFO and Audit Chair executive-search research at Egon Zehnder. Leading market research, candidate identification, client deliverables, and business development.
Responsibilities
Research the client, client performance, and ecosystem at the start of projects
Dictate and monitor project milestones and coordinate stakeholder responsibilities
Serve as lead Expert for multiple simultaneous client projects with Consultants and other Experts
Develop rigorous project approaches and strategies using market research and data tools
Guide project teams through search processes, candidate solutions, and client materials
Identify, calibrate, and prioritize potential candidates through internal and external research
Work across Firm offerings to identify solutions for individual client needs
Create client documentation, including candidate profiles, role specifications, search strategies, assessment reports, and client progress reports
Develop understanding of the Firm’s network and expertise to co-create client-centric business development approaches
Partner with client teams on pitch presentations and business development materials
Initiate and drive business development activities and business-related projects
Monitor market shifts, company updates, and people moves
Build targeted event lists for business development dinners, conferences, and other networking opportunities
Contribute to knowledge management by sharing expertise, developing industry or functional networks, and recording relevant information
Develop subject-matter expertise and provide strategic guidance and insights on trends and topics
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required
A minimum of 3 years’ professional work experience (post-undergrad)
Demonstrated functional experience in market research, qualitative or legal research, professional services/consulting, or project planning
Previous project-based experience working effectively on multiple mandates simultaneously
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, client-driven environment
Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication ability
Very strong attention to detail
Preferred: affinity and interest in executive search or professional services
Preferred: strong Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel capabilities and curiosity about AI in executive search
Preferred: superior engagement management abilities and initiative to lead projects with minimal guidance or supervision
Preferred: demonstrated ability to push back constructively and offer solutions
Preferred: forward-thinking, structured, and process-oriented thinking
Preferred: self-starter mentality with good business judgment
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