Analyst, Leadership Advisory Services (LAS)

Spencer Stuart • Washington, DC

2d

About The Position

The Leadership Advisory Services (LAS) Practice is an exciting, vibrant and uniquely dynamic practice environment within Spencer Stuart. Emerging in recent years as a key area of strategic focus for the Firm, LAS has experienced an accelerated growth trajectory in both product diversification (acquisition of Reya Group, release of “LP” and ExI 2.0) and scale. Operating synergistically alongside the Firm’s market-leading Executive Search business, LAS professionals provide advice and partnership to clients navigating a range of key leadership and talent issues, including: Aligning culture and talent strategy with business strategy, Maximizing team effectiveness, Merger integration support, Executive assessment and CEO succession, Talent development and transition support.

A Spencer Stuart Analyst plays a critical and visible role on the team. Working closely with Associates, Senior Associates, and Consultants, Analysts operate as a thought partner in understanding client needs and gathering relevant research that contributes to the overall assignment strategy. More specifically, Analysts are responsible for supporting advisory engagements by assisting with project management, developing client assessment reports, conducting 360 reference calls, and designing client workshop materials. The Analyst provides research and conclusions to be incorporated into client-ready documents. Over time, it is expected that the Analyst will develop expertise with our proprietary tools and facilitate client interactions with little oversight. Successful Analysts have the opportunity to pursue various career development paths and leadership opportunities, including a path towards Consultant, while building highly transferrable skills in research, analysis, communication, teaming, and problem solving.

Requirements

• Recent, or soon to be, university graduate; or up to three years of business experience in leadership advisory, organizational development and/or human behavior
• Strong academic performance is required (3.4+ GPA)
• Experience with collecting and organizing information from databases and/or internet resources; ability to analyze and synthesize data into other formats
• Advanced research, analysis, and synthesis skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-directed and proactive in nature; resourceful, team-oriented, and tenacious
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• In possession of work authorizations necessary for the country in which you are applying

Nice To Haves

• Psychology, English/writing, or human capital related degrees are preferred
• Well-roundedness demonstrated through leadership experience in internships, work experience, community service, athletics, or roles in student-led organizations

Responsibilities

• Assisting with project management
• Developing client assessment reports
• Conducting 360 reference calls
• Designing client workshop materials
• Providing research and conclusions to be incorporated into client-ready documents
• Facilitating client interactions with little oversight (over time)
• Plans, manages, and drives own efforts in support of new business development and advisory support
• Providing accurate and timely data analysis and organizational behavior research
• 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 assignment team where/when needed
• Delivering on commitments on-time or notifying as early as possible if problems occur or deadlines will slip
• Synthesizes research for business development initiatives, LAS assignments or intellectual capital initiatives and provides a succinct and accurate point of view
• Listening and asking insightful questions
• Leveraging knowledge of advisory tools 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
• Interacts with a range of internal and external stakeholders and candidates with differing styles and egos, understanding and appreciating what is important to each
• 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
• Develops deep understanding of tools spanning the individual, team, and organizational levels
• Has a genuine interest in/curiosity about people and businesses; actively building a personal awareness and team knowledge around organizational behavior and individual effectiveness
• Understands how to identify and navigate the various relevant sources available (internal tools, assessment data, market insights, etc.), as well as key people, leveraging both internal and external content and networks to drive distinct and unique insights and outcomes
• Seeks and is open to feedback from colleagues, placing value on self-development efforts; seeks opportunities for growth
• Is self-aware and open to changing one’s own behavior
• Accepts others’ opinions and encourages teamwork
• Is inclusive. Brings cultural awareness and sensitivity to each interaction with colleagues
• Participates actively and contributes to internal activities; engages with office and practice
• Represents Spencer Stuart well by speaking positively about the Firm and aligning behavior to Firm values
• Conducts themselves in a way that is consistent with the Firm’s values

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan with discretionary profit sharing contribution and employer match
• PTO (minimum 15 days per year, increases with tenure)
• Paid sick time (10 days per year)
• Company holidays (12 days per year)
• Paid leaves of absence when applicable
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Healthcare flexible spending account
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Wellness benefits, including an employee assistance program, virtual mental health program, and mindfulness program
• Voluntary benefit options, including supplemental life insurance, identity theft protection, and whole life insurance with long-term care and critical illness coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed