Analyst, Board & CEO Advisory Practice

Spencer Stuart

. Support Board Advisory search assignments from kick-off through completion .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced research, analysis, and synthesis skills while managing multiple projects and competing deadlines. Proficient in MS Office applications and capable of navigating various research tools to support corporate governance and board advisory initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Research SkillsProject Management SkillsVerbal and Written Communication SkillsIntellectual CuriosityAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Research SkillsAnalysis SkillsSynthesis SkillsProject Management SkillsAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Self-DirectedProactiveResourcefulAdaptable CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)QuestCapital IQD&B HooversBoardExLinkedIn

Industry Keywords

Corporate GovernanceBoard AdvisoryExecutive MovementsMarket InsightsClient Mandates

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Spring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Board Advisory search assignments from kick-off through completion
Translate client mandates into clear research and execution plans
Conduct deep, creative research across industries and functions
Develop target company lists, candidate pipelines, executive profiles, and market insights
Build understanding of clients’ businesses, strategies, ownership contexts, board compositions, and governance priorities
Maintain accurate, organized project materials and produce concise, client-ready documents
Monitor progress, flag issues and risks, challenge assumptions, and recommend next steps
Contribute research and execution support to pitch materials, thought leadership, and business development initiatives
Manage multiple projects, competing deadlines, workplans, commitments, risks, and next steps
Use internal and external sources to uncover candidates, patterns, and insights
Test facts, identify gaps, distinguish evidence from assumptions, and validate conclusions
Collaborate with colleagues, adapt communication styles, provide and receive feedback, and support team effectiveness
Stay current on corporate governance developments, board and executive movements, and emerging client-relevant issues
Participate in internal activities and represent Spencer Stuart’s values, culture, and Code of Conduct

Requirements

What you’ll need

Recent or soon-to-be university graduate with a four-year bachelor’s degree
Candidates graduating in Fall 2026 are welcome to apply; Spring 2027 graduates are not eligible
Strong academic performance required (3.4+ GPA)
Well-roundedness demonstrated through leadership experience in internships, work experience, community service, athletics, or student-led organizations
Advanced research, analysis, and synthesis skills
Strong project management skills and exceptional attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Self-directed, proactive, and resourceful; able to manage competing priorities, raise concerns early, and challenge assumptions constructively
Intellectual curiosity about corporate governance and ability to learn unfamiliar industries and functions quickly
Highly proficient with MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
In possession of permanent work authorizations necessary for the country in which you are applying
Ability to navigate Quest, Capital IQ, D&B Hoovers, BoardEx, LinkedIn, and other internal and external resources

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual discretionary bonus program
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
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Healthcare flexible spending account
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Virtual mental health program
Mindfulness program
Supplemental life insurance
Identity theft protection
Whole life insurance with long-term care and critical illness coverage