The Opportunity*Please submit application materials in English*We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Senior Business Analyst to join our Expert 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 Experts 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. 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 SummaryEgon Zehnder has been working in the financial services sector for over 30 years. With 135 consultants globally, Egon Zehnder's Financial Services Practice is the largest in the industry. The practice works in both mature and emerging markets with a focus on strategic, complex assignments including searches for Financial Services CEOs, senior executives, general managers and board members. Given continually changing regulatory requirements, the growing impact of data analytics, the emergence of disruptive business models as barriers to market entry erode, and ongoing geopolitical complexities, Egon Zehnder's deep expertise and integrated approach are positioned to enable financial services firms to address any leadership challenges. Asset Management, FinTech, Infrastructure, Insurance, Banking and Markets, Private Equity, Retail Financial Services, Risk Management, Sovereign Wealth Funds and Wealth Management. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesResearch & Project PlanningServe as the lead Expert for multiple simultaneous client projects in collaboration with Consultants and other ExpertsAct 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 speedIdentify, calibrate and prioritize potential candidates through a thorough research process, the internal Firm network and external resourcesWork broadly across different Firm offerings to continue developing a well-rounded understanding of our solutions to identify the best solutions for individual client needsCreate high-quality client documentation (e.g., Business DevelopmentPartner with client teams to develop pitch presentations and business development materials, adapting deliverables and solutions to address specific client needsProactively 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 movesAct as a partner with consultants to build targeted event lists for business development-related dinners, conferences, and other points of connectionKnowledge ManagementContribute 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 informationDevelop an area of subject matter expertise, providing strategic guidance and high-quality insights on important trends and topics to support client teamsMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree requiredA 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 simultaneouslyAbility to effectively operate in a fast-paced, client-driven environmentExceptional critical thinking and analytical skillsExcellent verbal and written communication abilityDemonstrates very strong attention to detailPreferred QualificationsRelevant experience in one ore more areas related financial services, either academic or professional Affinity and interest in the executive search industrySuperior engagement management abilities and initiative to lead projects with minimal guidance or supervisionDemonstrated ability to push back constructively and offer solutionsForward-thinking, structured, and process-oriented thinkerSelf-starter mentality with good business judgmentAbout Egon ZehnderEgon 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. 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, board advisory, and diversity, equity & inclusion.