Tech Practice Research Lead

Egon Zehnder; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Egon Zehnder is seeking a proactive Researcher to join our North America Research team, leading internal client projects across Executive Search, Board, and Advisory services. You will plan projects, conduct market and candidate research, and deliver high-quality client materials while supporting business development and知识 management.

You will guide multi-project efforts, collaborate with consultants and researchers, and help tailor solutions for IT services and related industries.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead Researcher 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 (e.g., priority targets through market research, utilizing data tools, and scoping out parameters to deliver client solutions at scale and scope).
• 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, the internal Firm network and external resources.
• Conduct information and data synthesis (written and verbal) from interviews, discussions, and working sessions to identify the needs and wants of a diverse set of stakeholders.
• Work broadly across different Firm offerings to continue developing a well-rounded understanding of our solutions to identify the best solutions for individual client needs.
• Create high-quality client documentation (e.g., candidate profiles, role specifications, search strategies, assessment and client progress reports, etc.).
• Partner with client teams to develop pitch presentations and business development materials, adapting deliverables and solutions to address specific client needs.
• Proactively initiate, shape, and drive effective business development activities and other business-related projects, including monitoring relevant market shifts in a segment or function, company updates, and people moves.
• 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, developing a network of people within an industry or functional area and recording pertinent information.
• Develop an area of subject matter expertise, providing strategic guidance and high-quality insights on important trends and topics to support client teams.

Education

Bachelor's degree

3+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Egon Zehnder is seeking a proactive Researcher to join our North America Research team, leading internal client projects across Executive Search, Board, and Advisory services. You will plan projects, conduct market and candidate research, and deliver high-quality client materials while supporting business development and知识 management.

You will guide multi-project efforts, collaborate with consultants and researchers, and help tailor solutions for IT services and related industries.