Research Analyst - Chicago
About the role
Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm dedicated to enhancing organizational performance through strategic, operational, and talent-focused services. With over 9,000 colleagues worldwide serving clients in more than 50 countries, we provide a comprehensive suite of capabilities including organizational strategy, assessment and succession, talent acquisition, leadership development, rewards and benefits.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the practice in preparing for business development meetings and delivering on executive search projects.
- Preparing company overviews for account teams.
- Researching companies and developing target lists.
- Identifying potential candidates from a variety of online and proprietary tools.
- Calling companies to determine organization structure.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree from a well-regarded institution.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and databases (such as Bloomberg, Factiva, Lexis-Nexis) is a plus.
Qualifications
- Intelligence and intellectual curiosity.
- A high EQ (Emotional Quotient).
- High energy level.
- The ability to quickly discern the criteria most important for candidate success in a particular search.
- Efficiency and need for closure.
- Persistence and thoroughness.
- Outstanding communication skills.
- Discretion and poise.
- Demonstrated personal flexibility.
Skills
- Microsoft Office Products.
- Proprietary databases (such as Bloomberg, Factiva, Lexis-Nexis).
Benefits
Korn Ferry offers a comprehensive benefits package including health benefits, critical illness, accident injury, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, a tax deferred savings plan, and an employee stock purchase program. The salary range for this position is $60,000.00 - $75,000.00, with competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience. Korn Ferry uses AI as part of its recruitment process but all hiring decisions are made by humans.
Pay
$60,000.00 - $75,000.00
Schedule
Full-time schedule is offered.