Associate

About Spencer Stuart

At Spencer Stuart, we know how much leadership matters. Through our executive search, board and leadership advisory services, we help build and enhance high-performing teams for select clients ranging from major multinationals to emerging companies to nonprofit institutions.

Privately held since 1956, we bring 65+ years of leadership consulting experience, delivering knowledge, insight and results through the collaborative efforts of a team of experts now spanning more than 60 offices, over 30 countries and more than 50 practice specialties, with 2,200+ colleagues worldwide.

Boards, CEOs and senior leaders consistently turn to us for senior-level executive search, board recruitment, board effectiveness, CEO and C-suite succession planning, in-depth senior management assessment, and broader questions of culture and organizational effectiveness.

Spencer Stuart India has been present since 2006, with a 75+ member team across Mumbai, Gurgaon and Bangalore which is a relatively young team with global exposure, and a strong mix of management consulting and industry leadership backgrounds, with a proven track record across all sectors and functions.

We believe our key differentiator is our people. We devote considerable energy to finding, recruiting, developing and retaining smart, curious, innovative and results-driven colleagues who care deeply about the work we do and we work hard to create a collaborative, inclusive and relationship-driven culture that reflects that.

Associate (4+ years of client services experience)

Associates work pro-actively and efficiently on multiple client engagements through a combination of solid project management skills, proactive and quality search execution, ownership mentality and strong team-oriented delivery. Each assignment is driven by a team which at minimum comprises of a Consultant, Associate and Executive Assistant often across geographies.

In this role, you will:

• Contribute actively to the start-up phase of a search, participating in client kick-off meetings and helping shape the search strategy and target company list.
• Gather intelligence on relevant industries and target companies, identifying potential prospects and sources.
• Represent clients in the marketplace and present a comprehensive universe of qualified candidates anticipating information needs around industry trends, market findings, candidate reactions and compensation data to drive the search to closure.
• Prepare organized, insightful client progress reports and provide informed perspectives on how prospects/candidates line up against key selection criteria.
• Communicate continuously with Consultants and Executive Assistants to remain fully abreast of search developments.
• Ensure up-to-date assignment, company and candidate information in the Firm's proprietary database (Quest) is always available to colleagues.
• Build deep expertise in a defined industry, function or geography, and contribute to local, practice or Firm-wide initiatives.

Successful candidates will bring strong communication and assessment abilities, project management ability, results orientation, rigorous attention to detail, intellectual curiosity and will enjoy working internally with a variety of Consultants and externally with diverse, senior-level executives and board members.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates are self-directed, collaborative, comfortable with ambiguity, and highly organized. They demonstrate a passion for working with people, communicating clearly and cogently, and driving change within a small team to lift business performance and are graceful under pressure, enjoy fast-paced environments and excel at multitasking.

Ideal experience & skills:

• Strong research skills – experience collecting and organizing information from databases and internet resources; comfort with business reference tools such as Capital IQ, LinkedIn, BoardEx, Naukri and AI tools.
• Computer literate – strong command of the Microsoft Office platform, with emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Service industry expertise – experience in a consulting environment or a role involving significant client service and management of multiple projects to tight timelines, where competing demands are the norm.
• Education – Postgraduate candidates preferred; open to strong Bachelors (Engineering / Business Management) from a top-tier college.

Critical capabilities we index on:

• Analytical skills – synthesizing research into succinct, accurate points of view under tight timelines and with limited information; making inferential leaps and decisions rapidly despite complexity.
• Project management – planning and driving your own work across multiple projects with competing deadlines; taking ownership at every phase and delivering commitments on time.
• Professional approach – authentic, team-first, adaptive in communication style, and poised under pressure or when handling the unexpected.
• Relationship building – thoughtfully building an internal and external network ahead of needing it, building trust and credibility, and taking a genuine interest in the development of others.

Locations: Mumbai or Delhi NCR (Gurgaon)

Application Requirements

To assist us in evaluating your application, please provide the following information:

1. Experience

• Total years of experience (0 years / 1–4 years / 4+ years)
• Previous industry experience
• For candidates with consulting or executive search experience, the sectors they have covered

2. Education

• Undergraduate degree and institution
• Postgraduate qualification (Yes / No)
• If yes, postgraduate degree and institution
• If no, whether you plan to pursue a postgraduate qualification in the future

3. Location

• Preferred location (Mumbai / Delhi NCR)
• Current location

4. Cover Letter

• A brief write-up (approximately 100 words) outlining why you would be a good fit for Spencer Stuart.

To see and hear more about our organization, its culture and values, as well as what it’s like to work at Spencer Stuart, please visit https://www.spencerstuart.com/who-we-are/careers-at-spencer-stuart

In order to be considered for this role you must complete an application on Spencer Stuart's website. We will not be able to consider your candidacy unless an application is received.

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.