Business Analyst Program, Executive Search

Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Business Analyst to join our Research team serving North America. In this fast-paced role, the Business Analyst will be responsible for supporting internal client teams of consultants and other Researchers in the execution of Executive Search, Board, and Advisory projects for multiple clients across all industries and functions. Primary responsibilities include following a project plan, market and candidate research, the production of high-quality client deliverables, business development, and knowledge management.

The Business Analyst provides critical support to our client engagement teams. 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 juggle multiple projects at the same time.

About the Business Analyst Program

Egon Zehnder’s Analyst Program was created for recent college graduates and early career professionals who are looking to join a global organization in a research and project management focused role. Analysts will participate in an intensive onboarding curriculum and a robust training and development program that is designed to build skills in the talent and executive search research process. Through this program, Egon Zehnder offers analysts a unique opportunity to work directly on client assignments and interact with a diverse group of consultants and researchers across the firm globally. The analyst team will operate in stimulating, collaborative, and entrepreneurial professional environments while receiving 1:1 customized mentorship from colleagues across the firm. During their time in the program, analysts will develop as best-in-class researchers and gain exposure to various industries, working styles, and functions. Successful analysts will move into the Senior Business Analyst role after their qualifying performance review and continue to develop their depth of industry and executive search expertise.

The Business Analyst program will begin early August 2026. Final dates will be shared with selected candidates once 2026 academic calendars are released. Our aim is to provide recent graduates the flexibility to finish any remaining coursework and use the summer to wrap up obligations, complete projects, or relocate so they can confidently settle into the role.

What You'll Do

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Research & Project Planning

• Serve as a Researcher on multiple simultaneous client projects in collaboration with senior Researchers and Consultants
• Contribute to key aspects of project work, including 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)
• 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

• Partner with client teams to develop pitch presentations and business development materials, adapting deliverables and solutions to address specific client needs
• 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 learn and share best practices
• Begin to develop an area of subject matter expertise, providing insights on important trends and topics to support client teams.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Affinity and interest in the executive search industry
• Relevant functional experience of a similar nature (e.g., market research, qualitative or legal research, professional services/consulting, project planning, or high-level administrative support)
• Forward-thinking, structured, and process-oriented thinker
• Self-starter mentality with good business judgement

The compensation for this role is $75,000

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.