Technology Practice Researcher, Executive Search
$85,000–$95,000 year
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Lead multiple simultaneous executive search, board, and advisory projects for IT Services clients by planning initiatives, synthesizing market data, and guiding consultant teams through rigorous candidate calibration and strategy development. Produce high-quality deliverables including candidate profiles, search strategies, and client progress reports while proactively driving business development activities such as pitch presentations and targeted event lists. Contribute to firm knowledge management by developing subject matter expertise on industry trends and sharing best practices to support client solutions. Operate within a fast-paced environment requiring strong analytical skills and the ability to balance diverse mandates.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Depth of knowledge or experience in the IT Services industry and ecosystem
- Strong Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel capabilities
- Affinity and interest in the executive search or professional services 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
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