Board and CEO Practice Researcher, Executive Search

The Opportunity

*Please submit application materials in English*

We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Senior Business Analyst to join our Research team serving North America based in Montreal. In this fast-paced role, 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.

Practice Group Summary

The CEO and Board Consulting Practice works closely with some of the world’s most respected boards, and maintains close ties within multiple industries and geographies. As a trusted adviser to leading company boards, the Practice connects leaders to the most advanced insights into board effectiveness, helps them craft creative solutions and strategies grounded in deep knowledge of best practice, and brings ready global access to top directors.  Candidates for the Senior Business Analyst role should have relevant experience in (or a high desire to learn about) building highly functioning teams at the “top of the house”.   Building processes and tools that aid our consultants in expanding and deepening their CEO and Board relationships.  This person should be comfortable working in a heavily collaborative environment where questions, ideas, and solutions are not only expected, but are embraced and encouraged by colleagues.

What You'll Do

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 Research & Project Planning

• 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
• 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.)

Business Development

• 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

Knowledge Management

• 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