Associate

Spencer Stuart; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Stuart is seeking an Associate with 5+ years of Consulting/Executive Search experience to manage client engagements, conduct research, and support project delivery. The role emphasizes building candidate universes, presenting qualified candidates, and delivering high‑quality client materials under tight timelines.

The position requires strong research, sourcing, and communication skills, with proficiency in industry tools and databases.

Qualifications

• Solid research and data gathering for executive search engagements.
• Ability to build target candidate universe and industry maps.
• Comfort with high pressure deliverables and client-facing communication.

Responsibilities

• Participate in client kick‑off meetings and help develop search strategy and targets.
• Gather industry data, identify prospects and sources.
• Present a comprehensive universe of qualified candidates to clients.
• Provide market insights, compensation data, and industry trends to support decisions.
• Maintain up‑to‑date candidate and assignment information in the firm’s database.

Skills

Research skills

Sourcing

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Post-graduate degree

Bachelor's in Engineering or Business

Tools

Capital IQ

LinkedIn

BoardEx

Naukri

AI tools

Job description

About the Company

Spencer Stuart is a global executive search and leadership advisory firm founded in 1956. We serve multinational corporations, entrepreneurial businesses, private equity firms, family‑owned companies, and nonprofit organizations.

Position Summary

Associate (5+ years of Consulting/Executive Search experience) – responsible for managing client engagements, conducting executive search research, and supporting project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in client kick‑off meetings and assist in developing search strategy and target list.
• Gather industry and company data, identify prospects and sources.
• Represent clients in the marketplace, presenting a comprehensive universe of qualified candidates.
• Provide market insights, compensation data, and industry trends to support search decisions.
• Communicate with Consultant and Executive Assistant to keep all parties informed.
• Prepare organized information for client progress reports and meetings.
• Maintain up‑to‑date assignment, company and candidate information in the firm’s database.
• Develop expertise in a defined industry, functional or geographic candidate pool.
• Contribute to knowledge management and firm‑wide initiatives.
• Adhere to candidate validation, documentation and assessment policies.

Desired Outcomes

• Detail orientation – client‑ready documents.
• Proactive communication with stakeholders.
• High‑quality deliverables under high‑pressure situations.
• Continuous learning and growth.

Candidate Profile

Self‑directed, collaborative, comfortable with ambiguity, highly organized; excellent at multitasking; excellent communicator; graceful under pressure.

Ideal Experience

• Strong research skills – database and internet sourcing.
• Proficiency with Capital IQ, LinkedIn, BoardEx, Naukri, AI tools.
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in consulting/service industry project management.
• Post‑graduate degree preferred; bachelor’s in Engineering or Business Management from a top tier college is acceptable.

Leadership Capabilities

• Analytical – synthesize research, provide accurate insights.
• Decision‑making – rapid decisions amidst complexity.
• Business writing – client‑ready analysis.
• Project management – plan, manage and deliver on schedule.
• Professional – authentic, team‑oriented, proactive.
• Relationship building – network internally and externally.

EEO Statement

Spencer Stuart is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Candidates with disabilities may request accommodation through the provided contact.