The Company
Egon Zehnder (www.egonzehnder.com) is trusted advisor to many of the world’s most respected organizations and a leading Executive Search firm, with more than 600+ consultants and 69 offices in 41 countries spanning Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. Our clients range from the largest corporations to emerging growth companies, government and regulatory bodies, and major educational and cultural institutions. The firm is a private partnership which allows us to operate independent of any outside interests. As a result of this unique culture, Egon Zehnder has the highest professional staff retention rate for a global firm in our profession. We have a blue-chip client base across all industries and operate at the Board and senior management level.
Knowledge Centre India (KCI)
Knowledge Center India (KCI) is the central engine that drives the operational value for the firm. Established in 2004, KCI has evolved over the years from purely operational efficiencies into more value-added service offerings, becoming a true business partner. There are various teams based at KCI that work with Global Offices, Practice Groups, and the Management across all aspects of the firm's business life cycle. With a headcount of more than 500, the center has 5 core teams working including Experts, Research Operations, Visual Solutions, Projects/CV Capture and Digital IT, working round the clock on many mission critical elements.
Requirements
Research at Egon Zehnder
The research community at Egon Zehnder is a highly valued and integral part of the business and is unique in the search industry for a number of reasons:
- The role is quite broad, covering executive search, business development and knowledge management.
- Researchers work on a project from the beginning to the end, working very closely with consultants. Researchers see the whole context and are expected to contribute to discussions on search strategy, the suitability of candidates and industry trends.
- Aligned by industry or functional practice group, researchers can leverage their industry expertise and grow as knowledge experts and knowledge managers.
- We offer international training programmes and the ability to collaborate with colleagues globally.
The Position
Research Associate, CFO
The Research Associate aligned to our CFO function will leverage his/her expertise and knowledge to work closely with our CFO teams in a local, regional, and global capacity, and also build an external network of industry or functional sources and experts that they can tap into to drive client solutions.
The researcher autonomously coordinates the search process and client ready documentation. He/she 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. Further, our new research colleague provides candidate identification for assignments, validates, calibrates and prioritizes candidates on assignments and will leverage his/her deep domain knowledge and external network to drive C-level/senior candidate recommendations.
This is an individual contributor role, which requires extensive collaboration and engagement with colleagues in the London office. This role will be visible to clients and will be expected to help develop key account strategies.
Required knowledge/experience:
- At least 4-6 years relevant professional experience in an international setting / global company in Industry, Consulting or Research, ideally within a geographically dispersed team
- Experience of working on international engagements in a professional services environment (must have) with an understanding of UK market (preferred)
- Prior experience in and/or Industry experience is highly desirable. Knowledge of the CFO function or Financial Services preferred.
- Familiarity with leading research tools such as Factiva, Capital IQ, Boardex and IBISWorld
- Clear and confident communication skills both in person and on the phone are essential
- A self-starter with learning agility, engaging remotely, thought partnering, eye for detail and initiative to lead assignments with minimal guidance is essential
- Superior verbal and written communication skills and expertise with MS-Office (Word, PowerPoint & Excel)
Personal Characteristics
The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who enjoys supporting their colleagues, regardless of their role or location. He/she will be a conceptual thinker, able to navigate inter-culturally, influence others and self-start with a high level of commitment. Additionally, this person will be an excellent communicator, a well-balanced professional, and a skilled project manager who can work as part of a high-performing team. He/she is experienced in successfully driving and leading projects with various stakeholders, including clients at the most senior level.
Benefits
Benefits which make us unique
At EZ, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We value our people and offer employees a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about what working at Egon Zehnder can mean for you!
Benefits Highlights:
- 5 Days working in a Fast-paced work environment
- Work directly with the senior management team
- Reward and Recognition
- Employee friendly policies
- Personal development and training
- Health Benefits, Accident Insurance
Potential Growth for you!
We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will be doing regular catchups with your Manager who will act as your career coach and guide you in your career goals and aspirations.
Location
The position is based at Egon Zehnder’s KCI office in Gurgaon, Plot no. 29, Institutional Area Sector 32.
EZIRS Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Egon Zehnder Information Research & Services (EZIRS) aims for a diverse workplace and strive to continuously lead with our firm values. We respect personal values of every individual irrespective of race, national or social origin, gender, religion, political or other opinion, disability, age and sexual orientation as warranted by basic rights enshrined in the UN Declaration of Human Rights. We believe diversity of our firm is central to the success and enables us to deliver better solutions for our clients. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and supportive work environment, where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves and treated with dignity and respect and there is no unlawful discrimination related to employment, recruitment, training, promotion or remuneration.
Egon Zehnder is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Egon Zehnder provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.
