The Opportunity

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 Senior Business Analyst 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 Senior Business Analyst 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

At Egon Zehnder, our CFO & Audit Chair Practice finds and develops leaders from acrossindustries and geographies with the ability to lead organizations and transformbusinesses.

We continually track and identify top finance talent across all industries includingIndustrial, Manufacturing, Technology and Telecommunications, Life Sciences, ConsumerProducts, Services, Financial Services and Retail. Egon Zehnder has extensive experienceworking with our clients in building finance organization talent strategies, addressingsuccession planning and professional development. Our expertise spans the full spectrumof the finance function,



including Accounting, Controlling, Internal Audit, InvestorRelations, Financial Planning & Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions and AuditCommittee Board Members.

What You'll Do

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Research & Project Planning

- Research the client, client’s performance, and their ecosystem at the start of a project
- Dictate and monitor project milestones and coordinate with various stakeholders todetermine responsibilities
- Serve as the lead Expert for multiple simultaneous client projects in collaboration with Consultants and other Experts
- 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.)

Business Development

- Develop an understanding of the Firm’s network and expertise to leverage their experience and knowledge in adapting and co-creating a commercially oriented client-centric approach
- 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 developmentactivities 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

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree required
- A minimum of 3 years’ skilled 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 e

📌 CFO and Audit Chair Practice Researcher, Executive Search (Montreal)
🏢 Egon Zehnder
📍 Montreal