Analyst

Spencer Stuart; Paris; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Stuart is expanding its Paris office and seeking analytically strong professionals to support executive recruitment and leadership advisory services. You will work on multiple client engagements, applying structured research methods, managing projects, and communicating clearly with clients and teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration, high performance, and professional growth within an international environment, with exposure to world-class business leaders and a broad range of

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

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.

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!

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.