Technology Practice Researcher supporting Egon Zehnder’s executive search and leadership advisory services. Conducting market research, candidate identification, client deliverables, and business development for North American technology clients.
Responsibilities
Serve as the lead Researcher for multiple simultaneous client projects with Consultants and other Researchers
Plan projects and develop rigorous research approaches and strategies
Conduct market, client, candidate, qualitative, and data research
Identify, calibrate, and prioritize potential candidates using internal and external resources
Guide project teams through search processes, candidate solutions, and client materials
Synthesize information and data from interviews, discussions, and working sessions
Create client documentation including candidate profiles, role specifications, search strategies, assessment reports, and client progress reports
Partner with client teams to develop pitch presentations and business development materials
Initiate, shape, and drive business development activities and related projects
Monitor market shifts, company updates, and people moves
Build targeted event lists for business development dinners, conferences, and other points of connection
Contribute to knowledge management by sharing expertise and best practices, developing professional networks, and recording pertinent information
Develop subject matter expertise and provide strategic guidance and insights on important trends and topics
Support executive search, board, and advisory projects for clients in the technology industry
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required
A minimum of 3 years’ professional work experience (post-undergrad)
Demonstrated functional experience of a similar nature, such as market research, qualitative or legal research, professional services/consulting, or 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
Preferred: depth of knowledge or experience in the IT Services industry and ecosystem
Preferred: strong Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel capabilities
Preferred: affinity and interest in executive search or professional services
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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