Careers at Brookestone

Position Summary. The Analyst is responsible for producing industry and/or functional analysis reports in support of search engagements, specialty practices and new business initiatives.  This includes competitive information, product information and target company list development.  The Analyst provides analysis and conclusions to be incorporated into client-ready documents. Various locations including virtual are available.

Responsibilities.

• Assist in the creation of and develop a solid understanding of the potential client/client’s industry including specific information regarding the “value proposition” (competitive landscape, strengths, and weaknesses), stock performance, employee count, etc., and synthesize information accurately.

• Maintain current awareness of news and issues associated with key client engagements and market opportunities and share that information and knowledge in a timely way with company officers.

• Assist in, contribute to and own the target list development, name generation and org chart creation by leveraging internal and external databases, social media, company and industry focused websites, etc.  to identify potential prospects and to provide neutral commentary.

• Participate in assignment initiation with company officers assisting in the development of our implementation strategy.

Key Criteria.

• An undergraduate degree
• Two-years’ experience using all MS Platforms, CRM and/or database programs
• Demonstrated research competency to include financial analysis of businesses, industry, or market
• Fluent in English; APAC, EMEA language skills a plus

Core Competencies.

Project Management – Plans, manages and drives own efforts in support of new business development and search assignment support as measured by timely completion of project tasks and feedback from project team members.

Analytical Skills – Synthesizes research for business development initiatives, search assignments or intellectual capital initiatives and provides a succinct and accurate point of view as measured by quality and timeliness of contribution to assignment/project objectives.

Professional Approach – Contributes to the efficiency and quality of teams in order to successfully meet project objectives while working with individuals who have differing styles.

Brookestone Associates is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer F/M/Disability/Vet

We Help Our Clients Impact Their World One Leader At A Time

For over twenty years, Brookestone Associates has quietly become the premier provider of Executive Search, Leadership Advisory and Culture Influencing services. Our contributions to our clients have led them to build some of the strongest leadership teams in the world. Today, our client reach stretches across 12 countries to build Elegant Leadership teams across many industries.

We look for business professionals who have the ability, balance and control to partner with some of the most dynamic and influential leaders in the world to drive and cultivate change while preserving critical relationships. What does it take to succeed with us? It takes desire, a winning attitude, 4th quarter character and a willingness to overcome.

Duration:   Eight- ten weeks, Summer 2018

Location:    Chicago, Atlanta

Start Date:  May 2018

Hours:        28 hours per week

Application Deadline:   THE ROLE IS FILLED

Brookestone Associates’ offers Analyst Interns a fast-paced, intellectually engaging, entrepreneurial environment working with a diverse group of professionals, business leaders and management consultants. Interns have a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure to a variety of industries and functions and to learn about the careers of leading executives.

Position Summary.

Analyst interns will work on strategic projects with Consultants and Executive Recruiters. Coordinate and complete business analysis on multi-faceted business development projects. Bring creative solutions to search assignments and new business issues. Provide research and analysis support to management and participating in special projects.

Analyst interns will work simultaneously on a variety of projects that vary greatly in size and complexity. Some projects target a narrowly defined business problem, while other projects address much larger strategic needs which may result in the creation of a presentation, report, or intellectual capital. Interns will be asked to present an overview of their work to their office at the conclusion of their internship.

Qualification Profile

Rising seniors or graduate students only. A solid academic record is required – all majors welcome. Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills. Proficiency with MS Office applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is required. Previous experience in a research capacity is a plus.

Brookestone Associates is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer F/M/Disability/Vet