Researcher, Executive Search — CFO Practice Team

Job overview

The Researcher, Executive Search — CFO Practice Team role is onsite in Chicago, IL, with an annual salary range of $85,000–$95,000. The researcher supports Egon Zehnder’s CFO and Audit Chair Practice, which finds and develops finance leaders for organizations. The researcher guides internal client teams through executive-search, board, and advisory projects by planning research, identifying and assessing candidates, preparing client materials, and contributing market insight. The role helps consultants deliver tailored leadership solutions while supporting business development and knowledge sharing.

What you'll do

• Research clients, their performance, and their business ecosystems
• coordinate project milestones and responsibilities
• lead research for multiple client projects with consultants and other researchers
• develop research approaches and candidate strategies
• identify, assess, and prioritize candidates
• create client documentation and progress reports
• contribute to pitch and business-development materials
• monitor market and company changes
• develop targeted event lists
• and share expertise and best practices through knowledge-management activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

researcher

executive search

cfo practice

chicago il

egon zehnder

onsite

full-time

market research

candidate research

project planning

leadership advisory

$85,000–$95,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Works within the CFO and Audit Chair Practice, which focuses on finance leadership, succession planning, and professional development across industries.

About the employer

Egon Zehnder is hiring for this role. Industry: Executive Search Services. Sector: 56.