Consumer Finance Researcher, Financial Services Practice

🕒 March 5

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Egon Zehnder

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1964

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Recruitment • Professional Services

Egon Zehnder is a global leadership advisory and executive search firm that partners with organizations to manage CEO, executive and board succession, leadership assessment and development, and governance. The firm delivers bespoke talent searches, board advisory, executive coaching, cultural transformation and leadership programs through a network of consultants across many countries, serving corporate clients and institutional boards.

📋 Description

• Serve as the lead expert 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 • 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

🎯 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 • Relevant experience in one or more areas related financial services, either academic or professional • Affinity and interest in the executive search industry • Superior engagement management abilities and initiative to lead projects with minimal guidance or supervision • Demonstrated ability to push back constructively and offer solutions • Forward-thinking, structured, and process-oriented thinker • Self-starter mentality with good business judgment