Analyst, Industrial Practice

Spencer Stuart • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Spencer Stuart is hiring an Analyst for its Industrial Practice, based in Chicago, Washington, D.C., or New York City. Analysts work closely with Associates, Senior Associates, and Consultants as thought partners, helping understand client needs and contributing research to assignment strategy. They produce research and resources such as talent mappings, target company lists, pitch decks, and responses to ad hoc research requests. Their analysis supports client-ready documents and new business development.

Analysts develop industry expertise by monitoring emerging trends and identifying leading executives and future talent. The role offers opportunities for career development and leadership, including potential advancement to Consultant, while building transferable skills in research, analysis, communication, and problem-solving.

The position requires a recent or soon-to-be university graduate with a four-year bachelor’s degree and a GPA of at least 3.4. Fall 2026 graduates may apply; Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible. Candidates should be self-directed, resourceful, comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, and capable of delivering clear, high-quality research and analysis. The base compensation is $80,000 per year, with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. Spencer Stuart offers a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

• Recent or soon-to-be graduate with a four-year bachelor’s degree; Fall 2026 graduates may apply, but Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible.
• Minimum 3.4 GPA; any area of study is accepted.
• Well-rounded experience demonstrated through leadership in internships, employment, community service, athletics, or student-led organizations.
• Strong research, analysis, and synthesis skills, including the ability to develop insights from incomplete or ambiguous information.
• Strong project management skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-directed, proactive, and resourceful, with the ability to manage competing priorities, raise concerns early, and challenge assumptions constructively.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Permanent work authorization for the country in which the candidate is applying.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple projects and deadlines, and maintain composure under pressure.
• Ability to produce accurate, timely research and succinct, client-ready business writing.
• Willingness to collaborate, adapt communication style, accept feedback, and support team needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience navigating research resources such as Quest, Capital IQ, D&B Hoovers, BoardEx, and LinkedIn.

Responsibilities

• Research clients’ industries, including value propositions, competitive landscapes, strengths and weaknesses, stock performance, and employee counts, and synthesize findings for client-ready documents.
• Monitor news and issues relevant to client engagements and market opportunities, and promptly share relevant information with colleagues.
• Conduct industry talent mapping and identify high-potential executives; research and comment on executives using internal and external databases and track executive movements.
• Participate in search kickoff meetings and assist Associates and Consultants in developing search strategies.
• Support Associates with search-related tasks, including developing search strategies and target lists.
• Develop industry or functional expertise by following trends and identifying leading and future leaders.
• Manage and deliver research and project tasks accurately and on time, proactively adjusting priorities and communicating risks.
• Synthesize research into concise points of view and client-ready analyses for business development, search assignments, and intellectual capital initiatives.
• Contribute to team effectiveness, collaborate with colleagues, share useful information with discretion, and raise issues early.
• Use relevant internal and external resources to gather information, develop market knowledge, and update executive movement information in Quest.
• Seek feedback, develop professional capabilities, and contribute to the Firm’s values, culture, and internal activities.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus program.
• Retirement savings plan with discretionary profit-sharing contribution and employer match.
• PTO of at least 15 days per year, increasing with tenure.
• Paid sick time: 10 days per year.
• 12 company holidays per year.
• Paid leaves of absence when applicable.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Healthcare flexible spending account.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program, virtual mental health program, and mindfulness program.
• Voluntary 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