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.
Responsibilities
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
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
Previous knowledge or experience in an energy, mining or process organization (preferred)
Strong Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel capabilities (preferred)
Affinity and interest in the executive search or professional services industry (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 thinker (preferred)
Self-starter mentality with good business judgment (preferred)
Benefits
About Egon Zehnder
We are built on a foundation that supports partnership in the truest sense of the word and aligns our interests with the interests of our clients.
Our 560 consultants across 64 offices and 36 countries are former industry and functional leaders who collaborate seamlessly across geographies, industries and functions to deliver the full power of the Firm to every client, every time.
We partner closely with public and private corporations, family-owned enterprises, and non-profit and government agencies to provide executive search, leadership solutions, CEO search and succession, and board advisory.
We believe that together we can transform people, organizations and the world through leadership.
Only those applicants who align most closely with our minimum and preferred qualifications will be contacted for an interview.
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