Are you our next Analyst?

Spencer Stuart has grown rapidly in Paris and is looking for talent – with the right combination of skills and mindset – to join our research team within recruitment and leadership advisory.

If you are motivated by working globally with top business executives around leadership development and organizational cultures, Spencer Stuart can provide a platform to harness your drive and curiosity. You can develop your project management and advisory toolbox, while building relationships with elite business leaders.

We are hiring in Paris! 

We are…

• A growing, successful Paris team working with executive recruitment and leadership advisory services, teaming seamlessly with Spencer Stuart subject matter experts around the world.

• A group of professionals characterized by collaborative values, continuous learning and the objective to make an impact.

• Positive, dynamic and results-oriented individuals – collectively covering different educational backgrounds, nationalities, and specializations across the team.

What we offer…

• Working with market leading organisations, their executives and board members across a variety of top leadership topics.

• A truly international business environment, working with clients and colleagues around the world.

• Ability to deliver real impact through evidence-based research and methodologies. Spencer Stuart’s approach to leadership and assessment is derived from 60+ years of experience.

• Professional and personal growth; broad exposure to the people and challenges faced by our industry-leading clients.

You are…

• Analytically strong – eager to immerse in and structure business challenges. 

• An outstanding and self-starting project manager accustomed to managing multiple projects and competing priorities. Could be from both a corporate or professional services environment.

• A strong communicator and relationship builder.

• Not afraid of a demanding, high performance environment.

• Fluent in English.

Position Summary

• You will be part of a growing office in an international company with a distinct culture emphasizing results, team orientation and relationship building.

• Analysts are expected to participate proactively and efficiently on multiple client engagements, combining solid project management skills, research execution, and communication capabilities (written and verbal).

• Teamwork – each assignment is driven by a team, including at a minimum one Consultant, Analyst, Associate and Executive Assistant.

• A clear career path, with multiple development and progression opportunities.

Major Responsibilities

• Participate and contribute in client engagements to understand client needs and construct a research strategy.

• Gather relevant information regarding appropriate industries and target companies, including identifying potential candidates and sources.

• Represent clients effectively in the marketplace and present comprehensive output in terms of market feedback, evaluations, qualified candidates and assessment work.

• Remain fully abreast of search developments in order to communicate accurately and credibly around the assignment.

Ideal Experience

• Graduate degree from a competitive university; diverse educational backgrounds are welcome.

• Some domain/industry knowledge from working as a student or 1-3 years of professional experience in a corporate setting.

• Interest in working in a consulting environment in a role where multiple projects and competing demands are the norm. 

• Fluent in English (written & verbal); additional language skills are considered an advantage.

Critical Capabilities

• Project Management
  Plans, manages and drives own efforts. Handles multiple projects with competing deadlines and manages expectations.

• Problem Solving
  Is adept and interested in gaining knowledge on specific clients, industries and candidate pools. Builds on this knowledge to – in time – effectively advise clients.

• Relationship Building
  Builds enduring relationships internally and externally. Collaborates well with peers and clients towards a best potential outcome.

• Energetic and Proactive
  The successful candidate is self-directed and independent. He/she thrives in a fast-paced environment while having fun!