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About the Role

The Associate is the operational lead on LAS engagements and a thought partner in the advisory process, transforming leadership data into business-relevant insights. Associates identify patterns in people and teams, determine their implications for organizational outcomes, and communicate these to help clients make better talent decisions. This role offers meaningful ownership and an apprenticeship model for professional growth.

Responsibilities

Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to identify themes, insights, and implications.
Write and own client deliverables, including assessment reports, group and comparison reports, culture and team diagnostic outputs, board materials, workshop decks, and executive summaries.
Draft assessment components independently, such as Individual Style Profile (ISP), 360, capabilities, strengths and development opportunities, and summary pages.
Connect leadership insight to business context, company performance, value creation, role requirements, and client risks and opportunities.
Conduct and support executive and stakeholder interviews; lead, co-lead, or participate in assessments.
Conduct 360 reference interviews and synthesize input into balanced, evidence-based summaries.
Lead internal calibration calls and contribute data-backed points of view on scoring and conclusions.
Participate in client debriefs, workshops, and readouts; debrief participants and lead segments of client sessions over time.
Administer proprietary leadership advisory tools and diagnostics and analyze the resulting data.
Represent the Firm with professionalism, maturity, and poise in all settings, handling confidential information with discretion.
Own the project plan and timeline end-to-end; organize and facilitate team touchpoints.
Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for the client alongside the Consultant, and draft client and stakeholder communications.
Organize and distribute work across the engagement team, clarify roles, and hold the team accountable to deadlines.
Anticipate client and team needs, identify risks early, escalate appropriately, and propose solutions.
Synthesize client meetings, board interactions, and workshops into clear themes, decisions, and next steps.
Manage multiple engagements simultaneously across time zones and competing deadlines.
Use AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency in research, drafting, and summarization, always validating sources and conclusions.
Guide Analysts on first-draft documents, provide examples and standards, and give timely, constructive feedback.
Serve as an onboarding or apprenticeship mentor to new colleagues.
Contribute to Solution and intellectual capital development, case studies, best practices, and internal tools.
Build relationships with Executive Search colleagues and help them understand where LAS can add value.
Occasionally support business development, contributing to qualifications decks, proposal materials, and background research.

Requirements

Generally four or more years of relevant professional experience in leadership advisory, executive assessment, management or strategy consulting, organizational development, human capital or talent management, or a relevant industry role.
Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.
Superior business writing skills, evidenced through project work or a writing sample.
Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex qualitative and quantitative information into clear, evidence-based insight.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with a track record of managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
General business acumen developed through exposure to a range of business situations and contexts.
Executive presence and interpersonal effectiveness; comfort interacting with senior leaders.
Superior English business writing is an essential function of the role.
Work authorization for the country in which you are applying.

Skills

Leadership advisory
Executive assessment
Management consulting
Strategy consulting
Organizational development
Human capital management
Talent management
Qualitative data synthesis
Quantitative data synthesis
Project management
Client relationship management
Business writing
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Executive presence
AI-enabled tools

Location

Based in one of our North American offices

Work Type

Hybrid working
Full-time

Experience Level

Associate
Four or more years of relevant professional experience

Education Level

Undergraduate degree
Advanced degree (helpful but not required)

Salary/Compensations

$100,000 –150,000 per year

Benefits

Retirement savings plan with discretionary profit sharing contribution and employer match
PTO (minimum 15 days per year, increases with tenure)
Paid sick time (10 days per year)
Company holidays (12 days per year)
Paid leaves of absence when applicable
Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
Healthcare flexible spending account
Life Insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Wellness benefits, including an employee assistance program, virtual mental health program, and mindfulness program
Voluntary benefit options, including supplemental life insurance, identity theft protection, and whole life insurance with long-term care and critical illness coverage

About the Company

Spencer Stuart is a global leader in executive search and leadership advisory services.
We partner with organizations to help them achieve their goals by identifying and recruiting exceptional talent.
Our work spans across various industries and sectors, providing clients with insights and solutions to build high-performing teams.

Equal Opportunity

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.