Senior Analyst

About the Company

At Spencer Stuart, we know how much leadership matters. 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 60 offices, over 30 countries and more than 50 practice specialties. Spencer Stuart has more than 65 years of experience in leadership consulting. We've built a reputation for delivering real impact for our clients around the world. Boards, CEOs and other senior 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, CEO and C-suite succession planning, in-depth senior management assessment, individual and team performance, and many other facets of culture and organizational effectiveness.

Spencer Stuart is organized around industry and functional practices throughout all the major business sectors. With senior consultants bringing direct industry experience and knowledge to its specialty practices, the company is focused on responding to and meeting its clients’ unique recruitment needs.

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EXECUTIVE SEARCH SERVICES

We combine deep industry and functional knowledge with a proven executive search and assessment process to help clients find leaders who best fit their organization’s unique needs and will have a lasting impact.

We collaborate with colleagues around the world to bring the right specialized industry, functional and geographic knowledge to each assignment. Based on our deep relationships with the most sought-after executives and insights into their leadership capabilities and career goals, we can attract the best candidates — those who can turn around a business, build high-performing teams or create a culture that fosters innovation.

We have a range of tools and proprietary techniques to conduct a rigorous assessment of candidates’ track records, knowledge, abilities and potential. Our clients and candidates value us for our expertise, insight, honest advice and commitment to their success.

KEY SPENCER STUART INDIA (PVT.) LTD. FACTS

• Spencer Stuart has had a presence in India since 2006

• Total Team of 75+ people

• Relatively young team with global exposure

• Great mix of management consulting and industry leadership backgrounds

• 3 office locations: Mumbai, Gurgaon and Bangalore

• Proven track record across all sectors and functions

CULTURE

Spencer Stuart is a firm with over 2,200 colleagues around the world. We come from diverse professional and personal backgrounds. But whether we’re in Shanghai or Santiago, Stockholm or Stamford, we’re united by our mission, purpose, values and commitment to each other and to our clients and candidates. 

To fulfill our purpose and do our best and most impactful work, it’s important that everyone feels they can bring their whole selves to work and be able to reach their full potential at our firm. We believe nurturing an inclusive culture where diversity can thrive is necessary for us to serve as more effective advisers to our clients on the critical decisions around who to hire, develop and promote, and to partner with them on how to improve the effectiveness of their leadership teams and boards.

We believe our key differentiator is our people, and we devote considerable energy to finding, recruiting, developing and retaining smart, curious, innovative and results-driven people who care deeply about the work we do, our colleagues and our communities. We’re invested in one another’s success.

We work hard to create a collaborative and inclusive culture that serves to attract and retain that talent. Plus, it just makes Spencer Stuart a more enjoyable place to work. Through this combination of people and culture, we have focused on crafting a more consultative and relationship-driven approach in the market than many of our competitors.

Position Summary

Analyst/ Senior Analyst Role (0 to 4 years of Consulting/ Executive Search experience)

Research Analysts are responsible for supporting the search strategy by producing industry and/or functional analysis reports and talent pool mappings for active search assignments, internal meetings, and new business initiatives. This includes competitive information, trends across sub-sectors, target company list development and potential prospect identification.

Research Analysts assist in providing analysis and conclusions to be incorporated into client-ready documentation. Additionally, Research Analysts conduct proactive research (identification) that may be dedicated to a practice group or for local assignment needs. Research Analysts may also focus on special projects that expand and enhance knowledge across the practice. This person interfaces with key team members within the practice/search team as well as the CDT (corporate development teams) in the practice.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to

• Practice Consultant

• Research Director

Other key relationships

• Associates, Senior Associates & Consultants Firm wide

• CDT team

• Other Research Analysts

• Admin team

• Office Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Analyst/ Senior Analyst role

• Analyze and breakdown new industries, market segments, and competitive landscapes to better understand the clients’ needs and apply intel to research strategies. Use qualitative information to clearly communicate and present data/details to influence decisions.

• Provide directed support on assignments, e.g., development of search strategies and target company lists, systematic identification of potential candidates and sources through database, internal network and external resources, and development of client-facing presentations.

• Synthesize information accurately, so that it is easily incorporated into a readable, client-ready document.

• Assist in high level name generation and talent mapping. Contribute to the long list creation by leveraging internal and external databases to provide commentary on potential candidates.

• Provide support in creation of high-quality client documentation (e.g., position specifications, progress reports, company mappings, etc.).

• Develop industry and/or functional expertise by maintaining an awareness of industry trends and best in class leaders/future leaders.

• Work closely with the practice to develop proactive research on key executives, companies, and industry sectors.

• Provide detailed analysis in support of special projects, candidate pool development, as well as external business development and intellectual capital efforts.

• Through research via the internet and specialized business information databases, populate our proprietary database, Quest, with essential data on executives and companies as identified and prioritized by the practice.

• Track executive movements across industry/functions from various secondary resources

• Manage and update information important to the practice/office (i.e., relevant company, executive and industry lists/reports).

• Assist in providing content for qualifications packs for new business development initiatives. 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. Synthesize information accurately.

• Maintain current awareness of news and issues associated with key client engagements and market opportunities for the practice and share that information and knowledge in a timely way with knowledge management, consultants, and associates.

• Participate in kick-off meetings with associates and Consultants to assist in the development of the search strategy. Directly assist Associates with search-related tasks, such as the development of a search strategy and target list and initial executive identification.

DESIRED OUTCOMES

• Detail orientation – for example, documents produced are client ready on content and format

• Excellent proactive communicator – ability to interact professionally with stakeholders.

• Delivering high quality client work- Keenness to deliver on outcomes

• Ability to thrive under high-pressure situations

• Consistent focus on learning & growing

Candidate Profile

As we work to discover and develop leadership for a better future, we look for people with a broad range of skills who can work alongside the most influential organizations in the world. Successful candidates will be self-directed, collaborative, comfortable with ambiguity, and highly organized. In addition, they will demonstrate a passion and ability for working with people, communicating clearly and cogently, and leading change within a small team to drive greater business performance. They will be graceful under pressure, enjoy fast-paced environments, and be excellent at multitasking.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE

Strong research skills:

Experience with collecting and organizing information from databases and/or internet resources. Ability to analyze and synthesize data into other formats. Familiar with business reference resources such as Capital IQ, LinkedIn, Board Ex, Naukri, and AI tools etc.

Computer literate:

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office platform (emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications)

Service industry expertise:

Experience working in a consulting environment and/or a role involving significant client service and the management of multiple projects toward tight timelines in an environment where competing demands are the norm.

Education:

Post graduate candidates; open to consider Bachelors (Engineering/ Business Management) (from a top tier college)

CRITICAL LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

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.  The successful candidate will do this while dealing with short timelines and limited information by:

• Listening and asking insightful questions.

• Leveraging knowledge of an industry/function/sector and appropriate resources to gather relevant information.

• Subjecting researched facts to extensive analysis and interpretation before drawing conclusions.

• Making inferential leaps in thinking to reach a solution despite incomplete or ambiguous information.

• Making decisions rapidly, despite the complexity of the issues or pressures involved.

• Using effective business writing skills to create succinct, client-ready analyses and documenting information in firm databases.

Project Management

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.  The successful candidate will do this while handling multiple projects with competing deadlines, working with individuals who have differing styles, and managing challenging expectations by:

• Providing accurate and timely research information about executives, organizations, markets or other relevant sectors.

• Taking ownership of the project by doing what is needed at all phases of the research process, anticipating next steps and not waiting to be told what to do.

• Regularly reassessing priorities to align resources where/when needed and proactively reprioritizing own workload to provide additional support to team where/when needed.

• Delivering on commitments on-time or notifying as early as possible if problems occur or deadlines will slip.

• Self-motivated, energetic and tenacious; consistently performs at a high-level of quality and pays close attention to detail.

Professional Approach

Contributes to the efficiency and quality of teams in order to successfully meet project objectives as measured by Consultant, Associate and peer feedback while working with individuals who have differing styles by:

• Being authentic.

• Listening and asking questions to clarify understanding and demonstrate knowledge.

• Placing team goals ahead of individual goals.

• Considering the needs of colleagues and adapting own communication style accordingly.

• Setting expectations and clarifying tasks to avoid wasting time and resources.

• Offering to work outside areas of responsibility when needed.

• Raising issues early and finding solutions collaboratively.

• Remaining poised when under pressure or handling unexpected challenges.

• Proactively sharing information with those who would benefit while being discreet with confidential information.

Relationship Building

Deepens knowledge of the candidate pool and access to senior executives while proactively increasing internal visibility, awareness of expertise, and the ability to contribute on best teams as measured by Practice Leader and Research Director feedback in a matrix environment beyond immediate assignment responsibilities.  The successful candidate will do this by:

• Building an internal and external network in a thoughtful, strategic manner, ahead of needing it through a genuine interest in others and willingness to be helpful in addressing their needs over time without expectation of rewards.

• Building trust and credibility with key people in his/her core network by being generous with his/her time and assistance, connecting people to others who might help, remembering things that are important to the person, and identifying areas of common interest.

• Planning for and setting aside time for relationship building activities, including being opportunistic in identifying and using any and all opportunities to connect with his/her network and further his/her aim of building visibility and gaining knowledge.

• Seeking out and working with others who have complementary strengths beyond those most often worked with, offering his/her help and ideas and incorporating their input and expertise.

• Having a genuine interest in the development of others and offering his/her coaching as and when appropriate.

Application Requirements

To assist us in evaluating your application, please provide the following information:

1. Experience

• Total years of experience (0 years / 1–4 years / 4+ years)

• Previous industry experience

• For candidates with consulting or executive search experience, the sectors they have covered

2. Education

• Undergraduate degree and institution

• Postgraduate qualification (Yes / No)

• If yes, postgraduate degree and institution

• If no, whether you plan to pursue a postgraduate qualification in the future

3. Location

• Preferred location (Mumbai / Delhi NCR)

• Current location

4. Cover Letter

• A brief write-up (approximately 100 words) outlining why you would be a good fit for Spencer Stuart.