Senior Analyst

<p><b>Position Summary</b></p><p></p><p>A Spencer Stuart Senior Analyst plays a critical and visible role on the team.  Working closely with Associates, Senior Associates, and Consultants, Senior Analysts operate as a thought partner in understanding client needs and gathering relevant research that contributes to the overall assignment <span>strategy.  </span> In addition, Senior Analysts provide support to our Associate team that enable better outcomes and increased client satisfaction through advanced research skills and heighted judgement. </p><p></p><p>With a focus on excellence and quality, Senior 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. The Senior Analyst provides research and conclusions to be incorporated into client-ready documents and can creatively identify possible solutions on more challenging assignments.  Importantly, Senior Analysts will have an informed point of view on the market and will maintain an awareness of industry trends and “best in class” leaders/future leaders.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Relationships</b></p><p></p><p><u>Reports to</u>:</p><p>Director of Analysts, Director of Associates, or Research Director</p><p>Associates and Consultants (on a project basis)</p><p><span>           </span></p><p><u>Other Key Relationships</u><span>        </span></p><p>Consultants, Associates, Senior Associates</p><p>Executive Assistants</p><p>Client Development Team</p><p></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Owns and drives the search process end to end.  Anticipates client and team needs and acts as an active thought partner by surfacing credible ideas on process and approach to enhance outcomes.</li><li>Works closely with Associates, Senior Associates, and Consultants on search related tasks, such as the development of target lists, prospect identification, market mappings, sourcing, and select writing needs, such as candidate reports and position specifications.</li><li>Expands universe of prospects and uncovers net new talent to deepen practice/market knowledge.  Contributes to profile selection and long list creation by leveraging advanced knowledge of internal and external databases to provide commentary on the fit of potential candidates.</li><li>Develops an informed and knowledgeable point of view within sector and incorporates analysis and conclusions of business, industry, or functional trends to support and advance active assignments or business development.  Synthesizes information accurately and with a sense of urgency, while drawing on experience to enhance decision-making and problem-solving in the context of internal and external client needs.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Ideal Experience</b></p><p></p><p>Successful candidates will be self-directed, independent, and able to proactively address the needs of the practice, which is often fast-paced, quick-turn work that is highly integrated with client management and day-to-day client engagement. In addition, candidates will demonstrate a passion and ability for performing critical research and communicating their findings clearly and cogently, while delivering the highest caliber service for the greatest value. They will be graceful under pressure and be excellent multitaskers with an ownership mindset and results orientation.</p><p></p><p>Specific experience should include:</p><ul><li>12+ months of directly relevant, full-time work experience, either in executive search or human capital consulting</li><li>Strong academic performance is required (3.4+ GPA)</li><li>Advanced research, analysis, and synthesis skills</li><li>Communicates with impact using structured verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Self-directed and proactive in nature; resourceful, team-oriented, and tenacious</li><li>Proficient with MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)</li><li>In possession of work authorizations necessary for the country in which you are applying</li></ul><p></p><p>Compensation and benefits are commensurate with other high-end professional services firms.</p><p></p><p><b>Critical Capabilities for Success</b></p><p></p><p><u>Project Management</u></p><p>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:</p><ul><li>Providing accurate and timely research information about executives, organizations, markets or other relevant sectors.</li></ul><ul><li>Taking o