Spencer Stuart · 1 month ago
Associate, Financial Services Practice (Asset Management)
New York
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
4+ years expSpencer Stuart is seeking to recruit an Associate for the Financial Services Practice, focusing on Asset Management. The Associate will help solve executive searches and develop candidate slates while working closely with Consultants and senior-level executives.
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Responsibilities
Contribute actively to the start-up phase of each search by participating in client kick-off meetings with the Consultant and assisting in the development of the position specification, search strategy and target list of companies
Gather relevant information regarding the appropriate industries and target companies. Identify potential prospects and sources and represent the client effectively in the marketplace, discussing the opportunity with relevant executives
Validate potential candidates through reference and source calls while gathering meaningful insight that is an important part of the process
Partner with the Consultant (and team) to prepare for upcoming client updates by developing a slate of qualified candidates, updating client materials and presenting backgrounds offering balanced insight and informed perspective. Anticipate what needs to drive the search to closure and be prepared to supply additional information, such as related industry/segment trends, market findings, reaction to the opportunity, compensation data, etc., gained during the course of a search
Assist in the preparation of position specifications, candidate presentations and reference reports adhering to the Firm’s assessment methodology
Communicate effectively with the core search team (Consultant, Analyst, EEA) and remain fully abreast of search developments, in order to communicate accurately and credibly regarding the assignment; pass along real time industry/market updates and any changes that may impact the course of the search
Add to the firm’s candidate pool expertise by continually identifying and introducing new talent to the firm. Ensure that up to date assignment, company and candidate information during the course of an assignment is always available for colleagues, by leveraging technology and information from the firm’s state-of-the-art, proprietary database. Collaborate, and coordinate, with colleagues who may be working in similar talent pools
Contribute to responses to inquiries for new business, as well as business development initiatives
Be willing and proactive about contributing to local, practice or firm-wide initiatives. Coordinate and share practice related information with colleagues for potentially broader distribution
Qualification
Required
4+ years of business experience in executive search, strategy consulting, private equity or a relevant professional services environment with significant time spent in client service where there are competing deadlines, multiple stakeholders and complex problems to solve; advancement of skills and knowledge evidenced through promotion or tenure
Superior project management skills demonstrated through experience working in a high-performance environment where multiple projects and competing demands are the norm
Excellent communication skills shown through clear, structured and concise written and verbal presentation
Undergraduate degree required, postgraduate degree a plus
Strong project management ability
Writing skills
Results orientation
Rigorous attention to details
Intellectual curiosity
Understanding of finance
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), and paid leaves of absence when applicable
Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, and healthcare flexible spending account
Life Insurance, and 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
Company
Spencer Stuart
Spencer Stuart is a business consultancy that focuses on leadership consulting, business development, staffing and recruiting management.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Christine Laurens
Chief Financial Officer
David Baruch
Chief Information Officer
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