Executive Search Researcher: Market Insights & Strategy

Egon Zehnder; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Egon Zehnder is seeking a highly motivated Researcher to join our North America–facing Research team. The role supports Executive Search, Board, and Advisory projects across multiple clients, focusing on project planning, market and candidate research, and high-quality client deliverables.

The ideal candidate brings strong problem-solving, communication, and multitasking abilities to balance several engagements while contributing to knowledge management and business development efforts.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ professional work experience (post-undergrad).
• Experience in market research, qualitative or legal research, or professional services/consulting.
• Ability to manage multiple mandates simultaneously 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead Expert for multiple simultaneous client projects in collaboration with Consultants and other Researchers.
• Develop rigorous strategy targets through market research, data tools, and scoped parameters to deliver client solutions at scale.
• Guide project teams through search processes to drive strategy, candidate solutions, and client materials with focus on quality and speed.
• Identify, calibrate, and prioritize potential candidates via internal networks and external resources.
• Collaborate across Firm offerings to tailor solutions for individual client needs.
• Create high-quality client documentation (candidate profiles, role specifications, search strategies, progress reports).
• Partner with client teams to develop pitch presentations and business development materials, shaping deliverables to client needs.

Skills

Market research

Project planning

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Job description

Egon Zehnder is seeking a highly motivated Researcher to join our North America–facing Research team. The role supports Executive Search, Board, and Advisory projects across multiple clients, focusing on project planning, market and candidate research, and high-quality client deliverables.

The ideal candidate brings strong problem-solving, communication, and multitasking abilities to balance several engagements while contributing to knowledge management and business development efforts.