Position Summary SPENCER STUART At Spencer Stuart, we know that leadership has never mattered more. We are trusted by organizations around the world to help them make the senior-level leadership decisions that have a lasting impact on their enterprises, on their stakeholders and the world around them. Through our executive search, board and leadership advisory services, we help build and enhance high-performing teams for select clients ranging from major multinationals to emerging companies to non-profit institutions. ANALYST INTERN ROLE Spencer Stuart is seeking to recruit an Analyst Intern based in Paris. Your assignments will span a variety of sectors in executive search, including healthcare, TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications), industry, energy, insurance, financial services, private equity, consumer goods, and hospitality & leisure. Interns also benefit from tailored training sessions designed to enhance their skills and deepen their understanding of executive search. This experience is ideal for developing business acumen, discovering the consulting world, and acquiring valuable tools for your professional journey. You will work closely with senior consultants who bring expertise from investment banking, strategy consulting, recruitment, and industry. Their extensive networks in France and internationally are a significant asset to your learning and development. RESPONSIBILITIES Analyst Interns will work on strategic projects in teams with Analysts, Associates, and Consultants. As an Analyst Intern at Spencer Stuart, you will support executive search and business development efforts through a variety of responsibilities, including: Preparing client pitches and analyzing markets and organizational structures Proposing candidate lists using internal databases Coordinating research and conducting analysis on complex projects Identifying creative solutions for active search assignments Collaborating with international offices on cross-border initiatives Supporting project team leads with research and analytical input on both individual and group assignments IDEAL EXPERIENCE Currently in the first or second part of a gap year or at the end of your studies An interest in business, leadership, and/or human capital Advanced research and analysis skills (either through coursework or previous work experience) Strong project and time management Strong verbal and written communication skills A self-starter who is naturally curious, team-oriented and tenacious Proficient with MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) International experience is valued French and English speaking and writing skills required Founded in 1956 and privately owned, Spencer Stuart is one of the world’s leading executive search and leadership advisory firms. With 70 offices in 31 countries, the firm is considered to be the advisor of choice among top companies seeking guidance and counsel on senior leadership needs, and has unrivaled access to leading executives around the world. Spencer Stuart works with a wide range of clients, including multinational corporations, entrepreneurial businesses, private equity firms, family-owned companies, and nonprofit organizations. Achieving Excellence As a leading professional services firm, Spencer Stuart prides itself on having a unique culture—a company culture made up of extremely results-oriented individuals, who also have strong relationship and collaboration orientations. Spencer Stuart strives for excellence in all that it does, and in all of its teams. Looking For Leaders Spencer Stuart consultants apply real insight into clients’ strategic requirements and proven assessment tools to recruit leaders who have the necessary skill, experience, and personal qualities to advance company strategies and achieve outstanding results. Teams are organized into industry and functional practices to maximize sector specialization and knowledge sharing across the firm. These client service teams are supported by first-rate associates and research analysts, working across international borders and backed by state-of-the-art technology. Problem Solvers Spencer Stuart is not only matching the right management with the right business missions, it’s also creating incredibly meaningful Leadership Teams that add long-term value, solve a wide range of important problems across organizations, and help candidates further exceptional careers. Professionally, employees also learn multinational businesses inside out by working side-by-side with the world's most phenomenal clients and leaders. Website Accessibility Disability Accommodation for Individuals Applying to Spencer Stuart U.S. Spencer Stuart is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. Disability Accommodation for Individuals Applying to Spencer Stuart U.K. Spencer Stuart UK is an equal opportunities employer whereby all employment decisions are based on job requirements, business needs and individual qualifications, with no attention to any protected characteristic. We are also a Level 1 Disability Confident Employer and will therefore provide reasonable adjustments to individuals in job application processes and ensure the process is fully inclusive and accessible. 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