Analyst

SSI (U.S.) Inc. d / b / a Spencer Stuart

Spencer Stuart is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer F / M / Disability / Vet / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.

Location : San Francisco

Full / Part Time : Full time

Req ID : R4412

Position Summary

ANALYST ROLE

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 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 Analyst provides research and conclusions to be incorporated into client-ready documents. Over time, it is expected that the Analyst will develop industry expertise by maintaining an awareness of industry trends and "best in class" leaders / future leaders.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to

Director of Analysts, Director of Associates, or Research Director

Associates and Consultants (on a project basis)

Other key relationships

Consultants, Associates, Senior Associates

Executive Assistants

Client Development Team

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops 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, so that it is easily incorporated into a readable, client-ready document.
• Maintain current awareness of news and issues associated with key client engagements and market opportunities and share that information and knowledge in a timely way with Associates, Consultants and Executive Assistants.
• Assist in high level name generation and talent mapping creation. Contribute to the long list creation by leveraging internal and external databases to provide commentary on potential candidates.
• 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.
• Develop industry and / or functional expertise by maintaining an awareness of industry trends and "best in class" leaders / future leaders.

Candidate Profile

IDEAL EXPERIENCE

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.

Specific experience should include :

Compensation and benefits are commensurate with other high-end professional services firms.

CRITICAL CAPABILITIES FOR SUCCESS

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 :

Problem Solving

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 :

Impact and Effectiveness

Contributes to the efficiency and quality of teams to successfully meet project objectives as measured by Consultant, Associate and peer feedback while working with individuals who have differing styles by : Interacts with a range of internal and external stakeholders and candidates with differing styles and egos, understanding and appreciating what is important to each.

Industry and Functional Knowledge

Obtains and incorporates knowledge to enhance client work in a meaningful way. Knows how to get information, effectively uses the available firm resources, developing and sharing industry / functional knowledge :

Development Self and Others

Develops self and others; seeks and provides feedback, modifies own performance or behavior based on feedback. A successful Analyst is constantly growing, learning and enhancing their skills and capabilities :

Firm Values

Champions the Firm's values, culture and Code of Conduct; engages, participates and collaborates with others. A successful Associate, who people like working with and who may over time also have a leadership role :

The base compensation range for this position is $65,000 - 68,000 per year. The actual base compensation offered within this range will be dependent on the individual's skills, experiences, and qualifications. This position will be eligible to participate in our annual discretionary bonus program.

Spencer Stuart also offers a competitive benefits package, which includes :

Spencer Stuart is a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to non-discrimination without regard to actual or perceived race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, immigration status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.

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