• Develop 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.

• Recent, or soon-to-be, university graduate
• Strong academic performance is required (3.4 GPA) and while all majors are welcome, economics, business, 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
• Advanced research, analysis, and synthesis skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-directed and proactive in nature; resourceful, team-oriented, and tenacious
• Highly proficient with MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• In possession of work authorizations necessary for the country in which you are applying

• Provide accurate and timely research information about executives, organizations, markets, or other relevant sectors.
• Take ownership of the project by doing what is needed at all phases of the research process. Anticipate next steps, and not wait to be told what to do.
• Regularly reassess priorities to align resources where/when needed and proactively reprioritize own workload to provide additional support to assignment team where/when needed.
• Deliver on commitments on-time or notify as early as possible if problems occur or deadlines will slip.

• Listen and ask insightful questions.
• Leverage knowledge of an industry/function/sector and appropriate resources to gather relevant information.
• Subject researched facts to extensive analysis and interpretation before drawing conclusions.
• Make inferential leaps in thinking to reach a solution despite incomplete or ambiguous information.
• Make decisions rapidly, despite the complexity of the issues or pressures involved.
• Use effective business writing skills to create succinct, client-ready analyses and document information in Firm databases.

• Listen and ask questions to clarify understanding and demonstrate knowledge.
• Place team goals ahead of individual goals.
• Consider the needs of colleagues and adapt own communication style accordingly.
• Set expectations and clarify tasks to avoid wasting time and resources.
• Offer to work outside areas of responsibility when needed.
• Raise issues early and finding solutions collaboratively.
• Remain poised when under pressure or handling unexpected challenges.
• Proactively shares information with those who would benefit while being discreet.
• Proactively sharing information with those who would benefit while being discreet with confidential information.

• Identify executive movements in the market and update Quest (ideally in real time) and colleagues.
• Genuine interest in/curiosity about people and businesses; actively builds personal awareness and team knowledge around the marketplace and the ecosystem of critical influencers and key agents.
• Understand how to identify and navigate the various relevant sources available (Quest, Capital IQ, D&B Hoovers, BoardEx, LinkedIn, etc.), as well as key people, leveraging both internal and external content and networks to drive distinct and unique insights and outcomes.

• Seek and be open to feedback from colleagues, place value on self-development efforts, seek opportunities for growth.
• Is self-aware and open to changing one's own behavior.

• Accept others' opinions and encourage teamwork.
• Is inclusive. Bring cultural awareness and sensitivity to each interaction with colleagues.
• Participate and contribute to internal activities; engage with office and practice.
• Represent Spencer Stuart well by speaking positively about the Firm and align behavior to Firm values.
• Conduct themselves in a way that is consistent with the Firm's values.

• 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), and paid leaves of absence when applicable;
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, and healthcare flexible spending account;
• Life Insurance, and short-term and long-term disability insurance;
• Wellness benefits, including an employee assistance program, virtual mental health program, and mindfulness program; and
• Voluntary benefit options, including supplemental life insurance, identity theft protection, and whole life insurance with long-term care and critical illness coverage.

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