Associate

Are you our next Associate?

Spencer Stuart in France 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 talent assessment skills 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.

• More than 30 positive, dynamic, and results-oriented individuals – collectively covering diverse different educational backgrounds, 7 nationalities and a broad range of specializations across the team.

What we offer…

• Working with market leading organizations, 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 and French language.

Associate

Position Summary

• Associates are expected to drive results on multiple client engagements, combining solid project management skills, business acumen, research execution, and developed communication capabilities.

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

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

Major Responsibilities

• Take ownership in client engagements to understand client needs and advise clients around talent, organizational set up etc.

• Gather relevant information regarding the 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.

• Take full responsibility for search and assessment projects, serving as a sparring partner towards both clients and partners of the firm.

Ideal Experience

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

• 3+ years’ work experience from another consulting firm or a corporate function where multiple projects and competing deadlines are the norm.

• Some domain expertise within a function or an industry that can be leveraged to advise clients.

• International experience, (working or living) is an advantage as we are part of a global firm and engage internationally on a daily basis.

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

Critical Capabilities

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

Business Acumen
Displays tangible understanding of business matters; has an interest in developing the local office, client relationships and personal network.

Judgement and Assessment
Leverages current knowledge and learns quickly to effectively advise clients and consultants within specific industries and candidate pools.

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