Researcher, Executive Search – Energy, Mining & Process

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About the role

  • 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.

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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