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Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Senior Business Analyst to join our Expert team serving North America. 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. 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.
Health Practice Group Summary
A foundational shift is under way in the global health space, thanks to continuous disruptions and groundbreaking innovations. Legacy organizations are embracing change, testing novel business models, and creating new opportunities. At the same time, new players from technology, consumer products, services, and other sectors are entering the enormous global health marketplace, unburdened by conventional business models. This means that companies need a new kind of leadership. At Egon Zehnder, our Health Practice finds and develops leaders from across industries and geographies with the ability to catalyze change across an entire organization. With our global reach and deep industry experience, we are able to actively advise organizations that are breaking new ground and realigning for this new patient-centric health model. A large number of the healthcare assignments we undertake involve international collaboration, from brainstorming to shared execution. Our work includes hundreds of assignments annually in every functional area, including general and financial management, sales and marketing, operations, R&D, etc., as well as at all senior executive levels, including the Board of Directors. Our Health Practice is broad and includes a variety of segments including Biopharmaceuticals & Generics, Consumer Health, Digital Health, Healthcare Delivery, Lifescience Tools and Medical Devices & Diagnostics.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Research & Project Planning
- 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
- 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
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
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Minimum Qualifications
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant experience (consulting or research) in one or more areas related to health, either academic (e.g., a degree in biology, chemistry, public health, etc.) or professional (e.g., previous role in a lab, hospital, pharmaceutical company, etc.)
- Previous experience 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 judgement
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.
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Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Senior Business Analyst to join our Expert team serving North America. 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. 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.
Health Practice Group Summary
A foundational shift is under way in the global health space, thanks to continuous disruptions and groundbreaking innovations. Legacy organizations are embracing change, testing novel business models, and creating new opportunities. At the same time, new players from technology, consumer products, services, and other sectors are entering the enormous global health marketplace, unburdened by conventional business models. This means that companies need a new kind of leadership. At Egon Zehnder, our Health Practice finds and develops leaders from across industries and geographies with the ability to catalyze change across an entire organization. With our global reach and deep industry experience, we are able to actively advise organizations that are breaking new ground and realigning for this new patient-centric health model. A large number of the healthcare assignments we undertake involve international collaboration, from brainstorming to shared execution. Our work includes hundreds of assignments annually in every functional area, including general and financial management, sales and marketing, operations, R&D, etc., as well as at all senior executive levels, including the Board of Directors. Our Health Practice is broad and includes a variety of segments including Biopharmaceuticals & Generics, Consumer Health, Digital Health, Healthcare Delivery, Lifescience Tools and Medical Devices & Diagnostics.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Research & Project Planning
- 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
- 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
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’ 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant experience (consulting or research) in one or more areas related to health, either academic (e.g., a degree in biology, chemistry, public health, etc.) or professional (e.g., previous role in a lab, hospital, pharmaceutical company, etc.)
- Previous experience 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 judgement
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.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in executive search consultant jobs.
- Minimum two to five years of full-cycle executive or professional search experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage C-suite and VP-level candidate relationships
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and candidate relationship management tools
- Experience conducting competency-based and behavioral interviews at the senior level
- Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, psychology, or a related field
- Familiarity with talent mapping, market intelligence, and competitive landscape analysis
Tips for Your Executive Search Consultant Job Search
Tailor your resume to search methodology
Highlight whether your experience is retained, contingency, or contained search, and name the seniority levels you've placed. Hiring firms screen resumes for this distinction before anything else, so burying it wastes your strongest differentiator.
Quantify placements without overstating them
List the number of searches closed, average time-to-fill, and offer acceptance rates where you can verify them. Executive search firms expect metrics, but inflated or vague numbers get caught in reference calls, so precision matters more than impressive rounding.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists executive search consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target firms by their search model
Retained boutiques, in-house executive talent teams, and generalist staffing firms all hire executive search consultants but expect different skills on day one. Research a firm's client base and fee structure before applying so your cover note reflects their actual business model.
Prepare a candidate-sourcing case study
Many executive search interviews ask you to walk through a live or past search from brief to close. Document one search where you built the target list, managed the long list to short list, and handled a counteroffer situation so you can discuss it in concrete detail.
Negotiate your draw and commission structure
Most executive search consultant offers include a recoverable draw against future billings, not a fixed base. Clarify the draw period, recovery timeline, and threshold before accepting, because the structure affects your effective income in the first year more than the headline number.
Executive Search Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most executive search consultants?
Egon Zehnder, McCarthy Holdings, and Prime Healthcare Services are hiring the most executive search consultants right now, with openings concentrated in New York, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at retained search firms and in-house executive talent teams inside large financial services and technology companies.
How many executive search consultant jobs are remote?
About 71% of executive search consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common at boutique retained firms that prioritize face-to-face client development. Research and talent mapping functions within larger search teams tend to offer the most remote flexibility.
How do you become an executive search consultant?
Most executive search consultants start in recruiting, sales, or a functional specialty before moving into search. Building placement experience at a generalist or specialist recruiting firm, developing a professional network in a target industry, and learning to run a full retained search process from brief to close are the most direct paths into the role.
Can you get hired as an executive search consultant with little experience?
Some firms hire researchers or associate consultants with limited search experience and train them on methodology, particularly at large generalist firms with structured programs. Demonstrating strong cold-outreach skills, comfort with executive-level conversations, and familiarity with how search mandates are structured helps candidates with shorter backgrounds stand out in the application process.
What does the executive search consultant interview process look like?
Most firms run two to four rounds covering your search methodology, a walkthrough of a past placement, and a client or business development scenario. Later rounds often involve a case study where you build a target list or present a candidate slate for a hypothetical brief, testing both your research process and your ability to communicate search rationale to a hiring authority.
Where can I find and apply to executive search consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to executive search consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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