Are you our next Analyst?
Spencer Stuart has grown rapidly in Paris and is looking for talent – with the right combination of skills and mindset – to join our research team within recruitment and leadership advisory.
If you are motivated by working globally with top business executives around leadership development and organizational cultures, Spencer Stuart can provide a platform to harness your drive and curiosity. You can develop your project management and advisory toolbox, while building relationships with elite business leaders.
We are hiring in Paris!
We are…
A growing, successful Paris team working with executive recruitment and leadership advisory services, teaming seamlessly with Spencer Stuart subject matter experts around the world.
A group of professionals characterized by collaborative values, continuous learning and the objective to make an impact.
Positive, dynamic and results-oriented individuals – collectively covering different educational backgrounds, nationalities, and specializations across the team.
What we offer…
Working with market leading organisations, their executives and board members across a variety of top leadership topics.
A truly international business environment, working with clients and colleagues around the world.
Ability to deliver real impact through evidence-based research and methodologies. Spencer Stuart’s approach to leadership and assessment is derived from 60+ years of experience.
Professional and personal growth; broad exposure to the people and challenges faced by our industry-leading clients.
You are…
Analytically strong – eager to immerse in and structure business challenges.
An outstanding and self-starting project manager accustomed to managing multiple projects and competing priorities. Could be from both a corporate or professional services environment.
A strong communicator and relationship builder.
Not afraid of a demanding, high performance environment.
Fluent in English.
Position Summary
You will be part of a growing office in an international company with a distinct culture emphasizing results, team orientation and relationship building.
Analysts are expected to participate proactively and efficiently on multiple client engagements, combining solid project management skills, research execution, and communication capabilities (written and verbal).
Teamwork – each assignment is driven by a team, including at a minimum one Consultant, Analyst, Associate and Executive Assistant.
A clear career path, with multiple development and progression opportunities.
Major Responsibilities
Participate and contribute in client engagements to understand client needs and construct a research strategy.
Gather relevant information regarding appropriate industries and target companies, including identifying potential candidates and sources.
Represent clients effectively in the marketplace and present comprehensive output in terms of market feedback, evaluations, qualified candidates and assessment work.
Remain fully abreast of search developments in order to communicate accurately and credibly around the assignment.
Ideal Experience
Graduate degree from a competitive university; diverse educational backgrounds are welcome.
Some domain/industry knowledge from working as a student or 1-3 years of professional experience in a corporate setting.
Interest in working in a consulting environment in a role where multiple projects and competing demands are the norm.
Fluent in English (written & verbal); additional language skills are considered an advantage.
Critical Capabilities
Project Management
Plans, manages and drives own efforts. Handles multiple projects with competing deadlines and manages expectations.Problem Solving
Is adept and interested in gaining knowledge on specific clients, industries and candidate pools. Builds on this knowledge to – in time – effectively advise clients.Relationship Building
Builds enduring relationships internally and externally. Collaborates well with peers and clients towards a best potential outcome.Energetic and Proactive
The successful candidate is self-directed and independent. He/she thrives in a fast-paced environment while having fun!
Skills Required
- Graduate degree from a competitive university
- 1-3 years of professional experience or relevant student experience
- Fluent in English (written and verbal)
- Strong project management skills; able to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines
- Analytical ability to structure business challenges and conduct evidence-based research
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Interest in working in a consulting or professional services environment
- Additional language skills
Spencer Stuart Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Spencer Stuart and has not been reviewed or approved by Spencer Stuart.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for the work, and employer‑posted ranges for core roles align with a “fair pay for job” theme. Feedback suggests many roles in major markets feel appropriately benchmarked against peers.
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Healthcare Strength — Health insurance is frequently described as comprehensive, with some noting low‑cost or employer‑paid coverage and strong plan quality relative to peers. Wellness and mental‑health programs further bolster the medical offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for mothers and fathers is characterized as generous. Flexibility and remote‑work options in some roles support family needs.
Spencer Stuart Insights
What We Do
At Spencer Stuart, we know how much leadership matters. We are trusted by organizations around the world to help them make the senior-level leadership decisions that have a lasting impact on their enterprises. Through our executive search, board and leadership advisory services, we help build and enhance high-performing teams for select clients ranging from major multinationals to emerging companies to nonprofit institutions. Privately held since 1956, we focus on delivering knowledge, insight and results through the collaborative efforts of a team of experts — now spanning more than 70 offices, over 30 countries and more than 50 practice specialties. Boards and leaders consistently turn to Spencer Stuart to help address their evolving leadership needs in areas such as senior-level executive search, board recruitment, board effectiveness, succession planning, in-depth senior management assessment, employee engagement and many other facets of culture and organizational effectiveness.
