Leadership Advisory Services, Executive Search Researcher

Egon Zehnder; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier leadership advisory firm in Montreal is seeking an Executive Search Researcher to drive leadership projects and client interactions. The ideal candidate excels in communication, project management, and possesses a strong drive for continuous learning. Join a team that inspires leaders across industries and helps them navigate their leadership challenges.

Qualifications

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
• Drive for learning and intellectual curiosity.
• Proactiveness to challenge the status quo.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation of solutions with consultants.
• Lead client interactions and project management.
• Conduct internal research for marketing materials.

Skills

Outstanding written and oral communication skills

Proven ability to build deep relationships and influence remotely

Highly effective interpersonal skills

Self-motivated, energetic and tenacious

Skilled in project management

Resilience and can-do attitude

Job description

Leadership Advisory Services, Executive Search Researcher

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Overview

The Leadership Advisory Services (LAS) Researcher uses deep domain knowledge to execute a diverse range of leadership and talent consulting projects. The role partners with LAS team members and client service lines across industries to sell and execute leadership advisory work. The Researcher develops complex business development presentations and may lead project work streams or contribute as a member of a larger project team. Depending on project requirements, the Researcher may interact with clients autonomously or as part of a team, and may serve as an individual contributor or assume a team leadership role. The position involves no formal direct reports.

We provide a comprehensive onboarding and training program for every new hire, including formal mentors within the Leadership Advisory team and the local office. The Expert should expect to spend 10-30% of time traveling to internal or client sites; travel schedules are highly variable but known in advance.

What You'll Do

• Drives the implementation of solutions together with consultants, in some cases serving as the point person for the client.
• Serves as a thought partner to the team on all aspects of the project by identifying and developing a high-quality, rigorous approach. Supplements expertise by collaborating with other LAS team members with specific expertise.
• Supports execution in terms of project management, creation of assessment framework, and interpretation of psychometric results (once accredited in the interpretation).
• Leads client interactions throughout the project (kick-off discussions, interviews, 360 references, feedback conversations, and presentation of overall results). Partners with more senior consultants as needed for more complex mandates.
• Participates in pitch meetings and drives elements of the agenda based on areas of expertise.
• Leverages strategic insights to understand client needs and identify new business opportunities.
• Advises teams on pricing strategies to maximize profitability and quality.
• Once trained, leads calibration sessions, creates summary analyses, conducts references, and delivers psychometric feedback.
• Continuously deepens expertise on leadership trends through internal and external research and networking to compete effectively.
• Monitors market movements, company activity, and broader industry trends to identify potential business development opportunities and rally the team around specific actions.
• Conducts internal research for marketing materials that may be used for a white paper or article, with guidance from consultants and key stakeholders.
• Partners with local and global leadership on key practice knowledge initiatives and knowledge sharing.
• Creates awareness of Egon Zehnder capabilities and expertise in the external community through personal or industry networks.

What We're Looking For

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to build deep relationships and influence remotely.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills to facilitate frequent interaction with colleagues around the world and build trust-based working relationships.
• Drive for learning and intellectual curiosity; asks questions and seeks input from colleagues to find better solutions.
• Self-motivated; energetic and tenacious.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled in operating in a team environment.
• Skilled in project management – understanding objectives, defining goals and milestones, updating key stakeholders, ensuring quality of output.
• Resourceful – asking questions and seeking input from colleagues around the world to build better solutions.
• Structured and systematic in approach.
• International and multicultural outlook and mindset.
• Proactiveness and courage to challenge the status quo.
• Resilience and a can-do attitude.

About Egon Zehnder

Egon Zehnder is the world’s preeminent leadership advisory firm, inspiring leaders to navigate complex questions with human answers. We help organizations get to the heart of their leadership challenges and offer honest feedback and insights to help leaders realize their true being and purpose.

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 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.

Due to high volume, we will only be contacting applicants who meet all of the minimum requirements listed in the job description. Only those applicants who align most closely with our minimum and preferred qualifications will be contacted for an interview. The Recruiting team at Egon Zehnder will retain your application materials and may contact you regarding future opportunities.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management and Research

Industries

Professional Services

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