Market Analyst Internship

Description

JM Search is the leading retained executive search firm for private equity and other growth-oriented organizations.  As an intern with JM Search, you will have the opportunity to dive into the world of executive search and market  research. You will play a key role in supporting the search process through various responsibilities, such as market  research and analysis, database maintenance, material preparation, and additional search related projects and  responsibilities as they arise.  

The program will run from mid May - mid August and will be a full time position supporting one of our industry specific practices. 

Mentorship: In addition to working directly with our Senior Partners, you will be paired with a mentor who  possesses experience in market research. Through regular check-ins and feedback sessions, your mentor will  guide and support you as you learn to apply your existing skills to the field of market research and executive  search. Your mentor will also help prepare you to transfer these skills back to school and future career opportunities.  

Objectives:

Market Research: You will gain practical experience in market research strategies and methodologies to deliver comprehensive  industry analyses.  

Connections & Networking: You will learn to establish strong professional connections. You will enhance your professional communication  skills, as well as learn to foster the networking relationships you create.

Long-Term Project Involvement: You will have the opportunity to contribute to projects that have a lasting impact on the success and growth of  the firm. 

About JM Search:

At the foundation of JM Search’s exceptional company  culture is our core value of caring. We care deeply  about one another and have created an environment  that supports trust, empowerment, collaboration, and  flexibility. collaboration, and flexibility.  

As a people-first culture, each JM Search employee is  empowered to make decisions, share ideas, and shape  the future of our firm, as well as their own individual  career path. We take great pride in being the best at  what we do, but we also care about having fun while  we do it. 

As a values-driven firm, we take a disciplined approach to hiring professionals that are fully aligned with our  core values. This meticulous approach has been our secret sauce for delivering excellent service to our clients  for 40+ years. 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. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough market research to provide information on a particular industry.
• Identify and analyze relevant target companies, key  executives, client competitors, and both private  equity and public entities.
• Assist in maintaining our internal database with  relevant search information, including candidate  pools, statuses, resumes, etc.
• Assist in developing materials to support the  search process, such as, position descriptions,  update reports, meeting recaps, market maps, etc.
• Develop the skills to identify the most suitable  candidates for specific roles by gaining insights  into client needs and industry expectations.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or graduate program, preferably with a focus on Market  Research, Business, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.