Senior Analyst

Spencer Stuart; New Delhi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Stuart in India seeks an Analyst/Senior Analyst to support search strategies by producing industry analyses, talent pool mappings, and client-ready documents. This is an early to mid‑level role (0 to 4 years) reporting to the Practice Consultant / Research Director.

You will analyze industries, develop target company lists, and help create high‑quality client materials. Collaboration with CDT and practice teams will expand your industry expertise and impact.

Qualifications

• Strong research skills with ability to collect and organize information from diverse sources.
• Solid computer literacy with Microsoft Office; ability to create client-ready documents.
• Experience in consulting or client service environments is preferred.
• Postgraduate candidates preferred; open to top-tier Bachelor’s graduates in Engineering or Business.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and break down industries, market segments, and competitive landscapes to inform research strategies.
• Communicate data clearly to influence decisions and support client-ready deliverables.
• Develop search strategies, target company lists, and candidate source mapping for assignments.
• Synthesize information for high-quality client documentation and presentations.
• Contribute to proactive research and knowledge expansion within the practice.

Skills

Strong research skills

Microsoft Office

Client service mindset

Education

Postgraduate preferred

Bachelor's in Engineering/Business

Tools

CapitalIQ

LinkedIn

BoardEx

Naukri

AI tools

Job description

Position Summary

Analyst / Senior Analyst Role (0 to 4 years of Consulting/Executive Search experience)

Research 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.

Research Analysts assist in providing analysis and conclusions to be incorporated into client‑ready documentation. Additionally, they conduct proactive research (identification) that may be dedicated to a practice group or for local assignment needs and may also focus on special projects that expand and enhance knowledge across the practice.This person interfaces with key team members within the practice/search team as well as the CDT (corporate development teams) in the practice.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Practice Consultant / Research Director.

Other key relationships: Associates, Senior Associates & Consultants; Firm‑wide CDT team; Other Research Analysts; Admin team; Office Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and breakdown new industries, market segments, and competitive landscapes to better understand the clients’ needs and apply intel to research strategies.
• Use qualitative information to clearly communicate and present data/details to influence decisions.
• Provide directed support on assignments, e.g., development of search strategies and target company lists, systematic identification of potential candidates and sources through database, internal network and external resources, and development of client‑facing presentations.
• Synthesize information accurately for inclusion in reader‑friendly client‑ready documents.
• Assist in high‑level name generation and talent mapping, contributing to the long list by leveraging internal and external databases.
• Provide support in creation of high‑quality client documentation (e.g., position specifications, progress reports, company mappings, etc.).
• Develop industry and/or functional expertise by maintaining an awareness of industry trends and best‑in‑class leaders.
• Work closely with the practice to develop proactive research on key executives, companies, and industry sectors.
• Provide detailed analysis in support of special projects, candidate pool development, and external business development efforts.
• Populate proprietary database, Quest, with essential data on executives and companies mapped to the practice.
• Track executive movements across industry/functions from secondary resources.
• Maintain and update information important to the practice/office.
• Assist in content for qualification packs for new business development initiatives.
• Develop a solid understanding of client industry including competitive landscape, strengths, weaknesses, stock performance, employee count, etc.
• Maintain current awareness of news and issues associated with key client engagements, sharing timely information with knowledge management, consultants, and associates.
• Participate in kick‑off meetings with associates and Consultants to assist in development of search strategy.
• Directly assist Associates with search‑related tasks, such as the development of a search strategy, target list, and initial executive identification.

Desired Outcomes

Detail orientation – documents produced are client ready on content and format.

Excellent proactive communicator, able to interact professionally with stakeholders.

High‑quality client work, keenness to deliver on outcomes, ability to thrive under high‑pressure situations.

Consistent focus on learning and growing.

Candidate Profile

Self‑directed, collaborative, comfortable with ambiguity, highly organized, passion for working with people, clear communication, leading change within a small team, graceful under pressure, multitasker.

Ideal Experience

• Strong research skills: experience collecting and organizing information from databases and/or internet resources; ability to analyze and synthesize data into other formats; familiar with business reference resources such as CapitalIQ, LinkedIn, BoardEx, Naukri, AI tools.
• Computer literacy: strong knowledge of Microsoft Office platform (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Service industry expertise: experience working in a consulting environment and/or a role with significant client service and managing multiple projects toward tight timelines.
• Education: postgraduate candidates preferred; open to consider bachelor’s (Engineering/ Business Management) from a top‑tier college.

Critical Leadership Capabilities

Analytical Skills – Synthesizes research, asks questions, leverages knowledge, subjects facts to analysis, makes inferential leaps, makes rapid decisions, uses business writing to create client‑ready analyses.

Project Management – Plans, manages and drives own efforts; handles multiple projects with competing deadlines; gives accurate evidence; owns the research process; proactively prioritises workload; delivers on commitments.

Professional Approach – Authentic, listening, clarifying, sets expectations, offers help, raises issues early, stays poised, shares information discreetly.

Relationship Building – Builds internal/external network, builds trust and credibility, plans relationship activities, seeks complementary strengths, offers coaching, industry knowledge.

Application Requirements

• Experience – Total years of experience (0years / 1–4years / 4+years); previous industry experience; for consulting or executive search candidates, sectors covered.
• Education – Undergraduate degree and institution; postgraduate qualification (Yes/No); if yes, postgraduate degree and institution; if no, intention to pursue postgraduate.
• Location – Preferred location (Mumbai / DelhiNCR); current location.
• Cover Letter – Brief write‑up (~100 words) outlining why you would be a good fit for Spencer Stuart.

EEO Statement

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