Research Expert

Egon Zehnder's research experts team up with experienced consultants and work primarily on assignments in executive search projects. We are looking for candidates in the consumer goods industry group, but will consult with you on the industry you are interested in working in based on your aspirations and experience.

• Collect and research information on the industry and key talents, and manage databases.
• Identify and contact candidates that meet the client's requirements.
• Develop search strategies together with consultants.
• Provide ongoing updates to consultants and clients on client company information and industry trends.

We are looking for someone who has/is:

• Knowledge of and interest in industry trends and the movement of management personnel.
• Able to work in a team environment with members from different professions and regions.
• Can challenge herself/himself to find new way instead of the existing way of doing things.
• Able to respond flexibly to unexpected requests in a fast-paced daily work environment.
• Can prioritize various requests and handle multiple projects.
• Able to take responsibility for work until the end.
• Detail-oriented and accurate.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information in a compliant manner.
• Good interpersonal skills to communicate well with customers and co-workers.
• Collaborative.
• A desire to build and nurture his/her own professional expertise in long term.

Requirements:

• Batchelor's degree or higher.
• Minimum 8 years of working experience.
• Native level Japanese.
• Business level English.

About Egon Zehnder:

Egon Zehnder is the world's preeminent executive search and 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.

Our Tokyo office was Egon Zehnder's first non-European location. Established in 1972, we are the oldest executive-search firm in Japan. Today, our 20 consultants and 30-person staff advise on CEO successions, board effectiveness, corporate transformation, leadership assessment and development both for Japanese companies and global multinationals.