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Egon Zehnder

Global leadership advisory and executive search

Executive Search Intern

Summer 2027Updated
$25/hr
Internship
Montreal, QC, Canada
Hybrid
ConsultingHuman Capital & Change Consulting

About the job

Requirements
  • Candidates must be current undergraduate students expected to graduate in 2028; the program primarily seeks current college juniors entering their senior year after the internship.
  • Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.3.
  • Candidates should demonstrate intellectual curiosity and an interest in understanding companies, industries, people, and leadership.
  • Candidates should have strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Candidates should have clear written and verbal communication.
  • Candidates should demonstrate attention to detail and sound judgment when working with confidential information.
  • Candidates should be able to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across different teams.
  • Candidates should demonstrate initiative, professionalism, and comfort working in an environment where projects vary.
  • Candidates should be willing to ask questions, seek feedback, and learn through hands-on work and observation.
Responsibilities
  • Support live executive search assignments through company and industry research, market mapping, and candidate identification.
  • Help build and refine target-company and candidate lists using firm resources and available research tools.
  • Analyze and synthesize information to support search strategy, team discussions, and decision-making.
  • Prepare draft internal and client materials, including research summaries, profiles, presentations, trackers, and related documentation.
  • Participate in internal search-team discussions and observe selected consultant or client-related conversations when appropriate.
  • Work across industries and practice areas, with consideration given to interns' interests where project needs allow.
  • Build relationships with a research mentor, a consulting mentor, and colleagues across the firm.
  • Complete structured onboarding and training related to executive search, firm tools, research, search execution, and professional development.
  • Complete a capstone project that addresses a real business need and produces a practical, reusable output.
Desired Qualifications
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

About the company

Egon Zehnder provides leadership advisory services to help organizations with board guidance, CEO searches and succession planning, executive search, leadership assessment, development, and organizational transformation. Its offerings are delivered through a global network of over 525 consultants in 63 offices across 37 countries, working with public and private companies, family-owned enterprises, and governments and nonprofits. The firm collaborates as One Firm to tailor solutions for each client, guiding them through strategic leadership decisions and development programs. Unlike firms that offer limited services, Egon Zehnder combines multiple leadership disciplines under one global team to support long-term outcomes. The company’s goal is to transform people, organizations, and the world through great leadership by delivering practical leadership solutions that strengthen careers, corporations, and societies.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Zurich, Switzerland

Founded

1964

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Health Insurance
  • Training Programs