Associate – Leadership Advisory Services

Spencer Stuart

. Serve as the operational lead and thought partner on Leadership Advisory Services engagements .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leadership advisory services, project management, and synthesizing complex data into actionable insights. Proven ability to engage with senior leaders and manage multiple client engagements effectively while maintaining high standards of business writing and confidentiality.

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Leadership Advisory ServicesProject ManagementBusiness WritingData SynthesisClient Engagement

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Hard Skills

Leadership Advisory ToolsExecutive AssessmentOrganizational DevelopmentTalent ManagementQualitative Data AnalysisQuantitative Data AnalysisReport WritingWorkshop FacilitationRisk ManagementSolution Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal EffectivenessExecutive PresenceMentoringAccountabilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled ToolsDiagnostic InstrumentsProject Management Software

Industry Keywords

Human CapitalStrategy ConsultingBusiness DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementConfidential Information Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the operational lead and thought partner on Leadership Advisory Services engagements
Drive project plans and own workstreams end-to-end
Conduct and support executive, stakeholder, and 360 reference interviews
Administer leadership advisory tools and diagnostics, including ISP, culture, and team effectiveness instruments
Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data into themes, insights, and business implications
Write client deliverables, assessment reports, comparison reports, diagnostic outputs, board materials, workshop decks, and executive summaries
Connect leadership insight to business context, company performance, value creation, role requirements, and client risks and opportunities
Lead internal calibration calls and contribute data-backed views on scoring and conclusions
Participate in client debriefs, workshops, readouts, and eventually lead segments of client sessions
Serve as a day-to-day client contact alongside the Consultant
Organize engagement-team work, clarify roles, and hold team members accountable to deadlines
Anticipate risks, escalate issues, and propose paths forward
Manage multiple engagements across time zones and competing deadlines
Use AI-enabled tools to improve research, drafting, and summarization while retaining human accountability
Guide Analysts and mentor new colleagues
Contribute to solution development, intellectual capital, case studies, best practices, and internal tools
Build relationships with Executive Search colleagues
Occasionally support business development through qualifications decks, proposals, and background research

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Relevant professional experience can substitute for an advanced degree
Superior business writing skills, evidenced through project work or a writing sample provided on request
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
Ability to work in a deadline-driven client-service environment with occasional work outside normal hours
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
Ability to use AI-enabled tools responsibly while validating sources and conclusions

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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
Hybrid working with office attendance a minimum of two days per week
Structured onboarding, core curriculum, apprenticeship mentoring, and professional development
Travel and client exposure
Annual discretionary bonus program eligibility