Egon Zehnder
Egon Zehnder
Egon Zehnder is a global leadership advisory and executive search firm serving organizations, CEOs, executives, boards, and institutional leaders. Its work spans CEO and board succession, leadership assessment and development, governance, executive coaching, cultural transformation, and tailored talent searches. A network of consultants works across countries to help corporate clients and boards address complex leadership and organizational challenges. The firm’s hiring context reflects its focus on consulting, recruitment, and professional services.

Executive Search Intern at Egon Zehnder – Boston Hybrid

Paid summer 2027 internship with Egon Zehnder’s executive search team in Boston. The role covers research, market mapping, candidate identification, search materials, training, mentorship, and a practical capstone project.

Description

  • Conduct company and industry research, market mapping, and candidate identification for active executive search assignments
  • Create and update target-company and candidate lists with firm resources and research tools
  • Evaluate and synthesize findings to inform search strategy, team discussions, and decisions
  • Draft internal and client-facing materials such as research summaries, candidate profiles, presentations, trackers, and related documents
  • Contribute to internal search-team discussions and, when appropriate, observe consultant or client conversations
  • Support projects across industries and practice areas in line with project requirements and personal interests
  • Develop professional relationships with research mentors, consulting mentors, and colleagues throughout the firm
  • Complete structured onboarding and training in executive search, research, firm tools, search execution, and professional development
  • Deliver a capstone project that addresses a real business need and creates a practical, reusable result

Requirements

  • Be a current college junior who will enter senior year after the internship
  • Be eligible for a Summer 2027 internship
  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.3
  • Have authorization to work in the United States
  • Demonstrate strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
  • Communicate clearly in writing and conversation
  • Show close attention to detail and sound judgment when handling confidential information
  • Manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively across teams
  • Bring initiative and professionalism, with the flexibility to adapt to varied projects
  • Be willing to ask questions, request feedback, and learn through hands-on experience and observation
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiency is preferred

Benefits

  • Paid internship placement
  • Structured onboarding and professional training
  • Opportunities to shadow work across practices
  • Mentorship from research and consulting professionals
  • Capstone assignment producing a practical, reusable deliverable
  • Potential consideration for future roles subject to business needs and position availability

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