Researcher, Executive Search

Egon Zehnder

Researcher guiding internal clients in executive search, board, and advisory projects. Based in Montreal, providing strategic market insight and client engagement support.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeMontreal • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in market research, project planning, and client engagement within the executive search and professional services industry, while showcasing strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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Market ResearchProject PlanningClient EngagementMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Market ResearchQualitative ResearchProject PlanningAnalytical SkillsAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCritical ThinkingSelf-Starter Mentality

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Executive SearchProfessional ServicesClient-Driven EnvironmentEngagement ManagementBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive candidate to join our Research team serving North America based in Montreal.
The Researcher will be responsible for guiding internal client teams of consultants and other Researchers in the execution of Executive Search, Board, and Advisory projects for multiple clients within an industry or function.
Primary responsibilities include project planning, market and candidate research, the production of high-quality client deliverables, business development, and knowledge management.
The Researcher provides specialized market insight, strategic guidance, and client engagement support as a crucial member of the client engagement team.
In conjunction with internal consultant stakeholders, you will operate as part of a team that delivers powerful, effective human capital solutions to our clients.
The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to balance multiple projects at the same time.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Strong Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel capabilities
Affinity and interest in the executive search or professional services 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 seamlessly 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.