Research Analyst - Consumer & Retail Practice
Listed on 2026-09-25
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HR/Recruitment
Description About JM Search
JM Search is the leading retained executive search firm for private equity, and other growth-oriented private and public organizations. We have spent more than 40 years identifying, attracting, and retaining high-performing company builders within our own firm and understand how to scale without sacrificing culture. We care deeply about providing continuous development opportunities for each member of our team – from recent graduates to our managing partners – and believe by caring for our people, they in turn care for our clients.
Responsibilities:Develop Foundational Business Acumen
- Actively build knowledge of the industry and market landscape by reviewing industry news, trends, and insights.
- Apply this knowledge to support existing searches and new business development opportunities.
- Provide detailed market and competitive analyses, including information on target companies, key executives, and emerging trends.
- Collaborate with the Recruiter and Client Partner to translate research findings into actionable insights for current and prospective searches.
- Work with the Recruiter and Client Partner to define the ideal candidate profile and key criteria/requirements.
- Lead candidate pool development by sourcing through online resources, networking channels, and the internal database, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness.
- Assist in preparing essential search documentation, such as position descriptions, candidate write-ups, update reports, and meeting recaps.
- Ensure that all materials are organized, accurate, and align with internal standards for compliance.
- Help schedule and coordinate meetings—both internal and with clients—while staying aware of key deadlines and deliverables.
- Prepare and distribute necessary documents and maintain open communication channels to keep projects on track.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, ensuring timely and professional responses to requests.
- Seek direction and feedback from senior team members to continually refine client management skills.
- Update the internal database (e.g., Thrive) with the latest search information, including candidate status, resumes, compensation data, and notes.
- Uphold data integrity by adhering to best practices and compliance standards.
- Support the creation of marketing collateral, relevant search examples, market maps, and executive bios for new business pitches.
- Contribute research and insights that highlight the firm’s capabilities and demonstrate industry expertise.
- Monitor and share relevant industry news as it relates to ongoing searches and potential business development opportunities.
- Proactively identify and communicate trends or shifts that may impact clients or the firm’s areas of focus.
Competencies:
Foundational Business Acumen
- Develops an understanding of the industry and market landscape, actively engaging in learning opportunities and applying new knowledge to support research
efforts.
Industry & Market Research
- Conducts preliminary research with guidance, showing curiosity and attention to detail in gathering and organizing relevant information.
Candidate Sourcing
- Sources candidates for client searches, displaying accuracy and care in identifying profiles that match initial search parameters.
Internal Client Management Support
- Interacts with internal clients under senior guidance, ensuring timely and…
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