# Research Analyst [Korn Ferry](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/korn-ferry.md) · New York · United States · [Operations](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/operations.md) Korn Ferry is hiring a Research Analyst in New York. Posted 2026-05-15; applications close 2026-07-14. **Apply**: https://kornferry.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/xf-191e15e6f6e7/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/26575-Research-Analyst/en-GB Posted 4d ago. ## Role details ## Overview The Research Analyst position marks an entry point for a uniquely powerful career development track with opportunities to innovate, make an impact, and work with top professionals. The role offers freedom to chart your own course as you grow with the business. Talent matters at our company, and we maintain a colleague-centric culture where everyone can contribute to the success of the business, our clients, and their own careers. ## Culture & Values - Creativity — Generating innovative solutions for clients and for ourselves. - Collaboration — An open environment with a borderless mentality, sharing expertise globally. - Performance — Commitment to exceeding client expectations; high performance is expected. - Inclusivity — Every role contributes to the success of the business. - Integrity — How you conduct business is as important as business results. - Agility — Operating in a fast-moving, dynamic industry where change is constant. ## Key Responsibilities The primary focus of the Research Analyst is to support the Life Science practice in preparing for business development meetings and delivering on executive search projects. Typical responsibilities include: - Preparing company overviews for account teams - Researching companies and developing target lists - Identifying potential candidates from various online and proprietary tools - Calling companies to determine organizational structure A successful Research Analyst career path typically includes opportunities for promotion to Associate, which involves extensive client contact and business development expectations. Career paths may also include a more senior Research position (e.g., “Knowledge Manager”) for a sector or COE cluster. ### Additional responsibilities - **Searcher™ Data Quality Management and Entry:** Consistently inputting and updating highly confidential candidate records in our proprietary Client Resource Management (CRM). - **Business Development Support:** Actively participating in designing the search and business development strategy with the Partner and Consultant; proactively contributing throughout the search process from pitch to candidate development. - **Candidate ID:** Providing research in support of candidate identification and business development activities; develops appropriate candidate target lists for Senior Associates using multiple information sources. - **Internal/External Call Participation:** Attending and/or listening in on kick-off meetings, suggesting targets, attending client briefings/meetings when possible; participating in sector and practice meetings/calls. - **Focus on Client and Candidate Service:** Developing a full understanding of search and research needs of internal clients; building confidence and trust with internal and external clients. - **Market Intelligence:** Collaborating on proprietary market intelligence projects; tracking organizational, industry, and functional trends and reporting findings. ## Year One Critical Success Factors - Learn the researcher role and become an effective member of the search team. - Master the ability to identify relevant candidate backgrounds from a variety of sources, including Searcher Express™, LinkedIn, Capital IQ, BoardEx, PitchBook, ZoomInfo, and other resources. - Leverage industry associations and trade publications. - Manage time effectively to balance research requests from multiple search teams. - Actively engage with colleagues at all levels to foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, respect, execution, and professionalism. ## Professional Experience / Qualifications ### Required qualities - **Intelligence and Intellectual Curiosity:** Genuine interest in learning about people, business, and industry needs; ability to quickly learn industry fundamentals and success criteria; high emotional quotient (EQ); strong conceptual and analytical skills. - **High Energy Level:** Ability to work on multiple assignments concurrently; willingness to put in required hours. - **Street Smarts:** Ability to quickly identify the most important criteria for candidate success and think creatively to advance the search. - **Contribution to Resources:** Maintain and evaluate research outcomes; contribute to the practice knowledge system and meetings. - **Entrepreneurial Spirit:** Self-starter who can work independently yet asks for direction when needed; offers value-added ideas for approaching searches; provides research support in business development efforts. - **Efficiency and Need for Closure:** Prioritize tasks across multiple managers; complete searches quickly and with high quality while delivering value. - **Persistence and Thoroughness:** Work in a fast-paced, unstructured environment; navigate organizational structures with tact; ensure necessary paperwork and procedures are followed, especially for protecting proprietary assets. - **Outstanding Communication Skills:** Excellent telephone skills; strong written and verbal communication; effective client presentations. - **Discretion:** Protect client and candidate information with strict confidentiality. - **Poise and Professional Presence:** Maintain a professional image in interactions with senior stakeholders, even when client contact is not the primary focus. - **Positive Cultural Influence:** Contribute to a positive culture, collaborate with colleagues, and enhance office productivity and retention. ### Leadership Characteristics - **Getting Organized:** Well-organized, resourceful, and able to marshal multiple resources; plans tasks in detail and handles multiple tasks efficiently. - **Focusing on Action and Outcomes:** Drives action with an eye on results; initiates progress even with incomplete information; pursues completion. - **Communicating Effectively:** Writes and presents clearly; tailors messages to the audience; proofreads carefully. - **Managing Up:** Ambitious; comfortable advocating for oneself with higher management; builds relationships with leadership. - **Relating Skills:** Warm, approachable, and interpersonally agile; builds solid relationships across diverse individuals. - **Managing Diverse Relationships:** Works effectively with diverse styles and backgrounds; builds broad networks and treats differences fairly. - **Demonstrating Personal Flexibility:** Open to lifelong learning; receptive to feedback; adaptable to different situations and demands. ## Education An undergraduate degree from a well-regarded institution is required. Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and databases (such as Bloomberg, Factiva, LexisNexis) is a plus. ## Applying to this role This Research Analyst role at Korn Ferry runs through the firm's own careers portal and expects a CV and cover letter written specifically for the posting, not a portable submission carried across firms. Jorb AI's application agent tailors a CV and cover letter from your background to this posting and tracks the role alongside the rest of your applications. [Tailor this application](https://www.jorb.ai/signup?ref=job-atom&firm=korn-ferry&job=6a078eaaebbafca235b178f8) --- Updated: 2026-05-20 Canonical: https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/6a078eaaebbafca235b178f8