Analyst, Financial Services Practice

About the role

Spencer Stuart seeks to recruit an Analyst for the Financial Services Practice who will be based in New York City. Analysts play a critical and visible role on our team.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the client's industry, including its value proposition, competitive landscape, strengths and weaknesses, stock performance, and employee count.
• Synthesize this information accurately for easy integration into clear, client-ready documents.
• Stay updated on news and issues related to key client engagements and market opportunities, sharing relevant information promptly with Associates, Consultants, and Executive Assistants.
• Aid in detailed industry talent mapping and proactively identify high-potential executives. Leverage internal and external databases to research and provide commentary on executives, as well as to track executive movements.
• Participate in kick-off meetings with Associates and Consultants to assist in the development of the search and research strategy. Directly assist Associates with search-related tasks, such as the development of a talent pipeline and target lists.
• Develop industry and/or functional expertise by staying informed of industry trends and identifying "best in class" leaders and leaders of the future.

Requirements

• Recent, or soon-to-be university graduate (4-year bachelor's degree required)
• Strong academic performance is required (3.4+ GPA) in any area of study
• Well-roundedness demonstrated through leadership experience in internships, work experience, community service, athletics, or roles in student-led organizations
• Advanced research, analysis, and synthesis skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-directed and proactive in nature; resourceful, team-oriented, and tenacious
• Highly proficient with MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• In possession of work authorizations necessary for the country in which you are applying

Qualifications

• Resilient and composed under pressure, skillfully juggling multiple priorities while showcasing an ownership mindset and unwavering results orientation, all while maintaining a low-ego approach
• Thrives in collaborative environments but also possesses the ability to work independently, taking the initiative to drive projects forward

Skills

• Project Management
• Problem Solving
• Impact and Effectiveness
• Industry and Functional Knowledge
• Development Self and Others

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

Pay

The base compensation for this position is $80,000 per year. The actual base compensation offered will be dependent on the individual’s skills, experiences, and qualifications. This position will be eligible to participate in our annual discretionary bonus program.

Schedule

Not specified