Position Summary
SPENCER STUART
At Spencer Stuart, we know that leadership has never mattered more. 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, on their stakeholders and the world around them. 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 non-profit institutions.
ANALYST INTERN ROLE
Spencer Stuart is seeking to recruit an Analyst Intern based in Paris.
Your assignments will span a variety of sectors in executive search, including healthcare, TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications), industry, energy, insurance, financial services, private equity, consumer goods, and hospitality & leisure.
Interns also benefit from tailored training sessions designed to enhance their skills and deepen their understanding of executive search. This experience is ideal for developing business acumen, discovering the consulting world, and acquiring valuable tools for your professional journey.
You will work closely with senior consultants who bring expertise from investment banking, strategy consulting, recruitment, and industry. Their extensive networks in France and internationally are a significant asset to your learning and development.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Analyst Interns will work on strategic projects in teams with Analysts, Associates, and Consultants.
As an Analyst Intern at Spencer Stuart, you will support executive search and business development efforts through a variety of responsibilities, including:
Preparing client pitches and analyzing markets and organizational structures
Proposing candidate lists using internal databases
Coordinating research and conducting analysis on complex projects
Identifying creative solutions for active search assignments
Collaborating with international offices on cross-border initiatives
Supporting project team leads with research and analytical input on both individual and group assignments
IDEAL EXPERIENCE
Currently in the first or second part of a gap year or at the end of your studies
An interest in business, leadership, and/or human capital
Advanced research and analysis skills (either through coursework or previous work experience)
Strong project and time management
Strong verbal and written communication skills
A self-starter who is naturally curious, team-oriented and tenacious
Proficient with MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
International experience is valued
French and English speaking and writing skills required
Skills Required
- Currently in a gap year or at the end of studies
- Interest in business, leadership, and/or human capital
- Advanced research and analysis skills
- Strong project and time management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Self-starter, naturally curious, team-oriented and tenacious
- Proficient with MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- French and English speaking and writing skills
- International experience
Spencer Stuart Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
