February 21, 2022

Researcher / Egon Zehnder

Role Specification – Researcher

The Researcher works closely with Consultants and local and global Research colleagues providing high quality, thorough research in response to specific assignments and business development initiatives.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Manages projects (assignments, pitch preparation, etc.) in partnership with the consultant, creating an effective project plan that ensures the team delivers on client expectations and timelines

·       Creates high quality client documentation (profiles, status reports, PowerPoint slides, etc.) for projects

·       Develops the search strategy with the supervision of the consultant, fully understanding the needs and critical issues of the search and the client

·       Undertakes market interaction for insights and systematic coverage (sourcing executives to seek recommendations of candidates and insights on companies and markets, as well as talking to job seekers, approaching candidates with specific opportunities), after training and with appropriate support

·       Validates, calibrates and prioritizes candidates on assignments in preparation for, and during, discussions with consultants

·       Systematically provides identification of potential candidates and sources for assignments and gathers actionable information on key moves and market news for business development opportunities

·       Assists in ensuring relevant information is up to date and captured effectively in the corporate database

·       Supports proactive and reactive business development activities such as pitch materials, local/regional events.

The successful candidate, a native Russian speaker and university graduate, has:

·     Desire to grow and develop in HR, coaching, Executive search

·     Natural curiosity and drive

·     Previous experience with a Western consulting, finance, or legal firm in research/analysis

·     Experience in market research, analysing data sets, drawing logical and creative conclusions, and presenting data-supported recommendations in a concise and cogent manner

·     Full Proficiency in English language

·     Analytical approach to problem-solving

·     Understanding of, and interest in business, industry and company research

·     Strong organizational and project management skills

·     Ability to run several projects simultaneously from beginning to end

·     Strong communication skills

·     Advanced MS office user

·     Stress resistance and sense of humour.

Contacts: Larissa Petrova, [email protected]