FinTech Researcher, Executive Search
About The Position
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 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. Financial Services Practice: At Egon Zehnder, our FinTech team spans the full spectrum of the ecosystem—from core technology functions (including development, operations, and infrastructure) to payments, processing, transaction services, and the broader hardware, software, and service landscape. We also engage deeply in emerging areas such as blockchain and data analytics. We are proud of our global track record across these domains, working with both public companies and private equity-backed organizations. Identifying the right talent to drive fintech innovation requires a broad and thoughtful approach. We bring the ability to cross-pollinate ideas across sectors while maintaining a sharp understanding that strategies must be tailored—what succeeds in one context does not necessarily translate to another. In this context, the ideal candidate will have direct exposure to the fintech segment, bringing relevant industry insights and experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- A minimum of 3 years’ professional 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 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
Nice To Haves
- Relevant experience in one or more areas related financial services, either academic or professional
- Affinity and interest in the executive search industry
- Superior engagement management abilities and initiative to lead projects with minimal guidance or supervision
- Demonstrated ability to push back constructively and offer solutions
- Forward-thinking, structured, and process-oriented thinker
- Self-starter mentality with good business judgment
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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.)
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- The compensation range for this role is $85,000-$95,000
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
