Job Description

Position Summary
THE ROLE
Spencer Stuart is looking for a team lead to drive performance of an innovative analyst cohort called 'Team Everest', to support our senior consultants across their client portfolios. In this position, you will have a unique opportunity to learn about specific industry sectors such as healthcare, technology, industrials, or finance as well as functional areas such as CEOs, CFOs, Chief Product and Engineering Leaders, and other top executive roles. You will help drive our project management and HR management efforts by working closely this cohort of analysts, who you will not only mentor throughout their journey at Spencer Stuart but will also help guide them as they get started in their professional careers.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Reports toResearch Director, Americas

Other Key RelationshipsOffice Manager, India Research Directors, APAC Practice Leader/Practice Members in India and US Analysts, Associates, Senior Associates and Consultants in India and US Search Co-Ordinators / Executive Assistants Knowledge Managers & Practice / Knowledge Analysts Director, HR and Talent, APAC Global Growth team (corporate)

Position Location
Bangalore
Compensation and benefits are commensurate with other highly reputable professional services firms.Spencer Stuart is a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to non-discrimination without regard to actual or perceived race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, immigration status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any basis prohibited under applicable federal, state, or local law.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leading Everest research team (analysts and document specialists)Managing and delivering a best in class, high performing research team, in conjunction with Research Director India and Research Director - Americas, who are: motivated, well-trained, properly measured, properly compensated, kept up to date with firm priorities and initiatives, highly effective in supporting Consultants and their clients and collaborative and work well together as a team Develop the processes research team will use to collaborate with and add value to US Search teams Maintaining oversight of, and seeking to resolve, workload and resourcing issues Identifying and developing opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation Represent Everest team at firm leadership forums and be viewed as an active and credible contributor Need to have a global mindset. Must be able to build strong interconnectivity with research directors across regions and other international stakeholders

Developing Everest research teamEnsuring consistency of the research service through appropriate hiring practices, suitable training and development activities and through championing high performance and improving underperformance as measured by the research metrics and direct feedback through the appraisal process Leading hiring activities with support of Research Directors and HR by identifying prospects, interviewing finalist research candidates for the team and maintaining a high bar for new hires, engaging onboarding process as well as a consistent message in respect of career paths and opportunities Developing and delivering regular relevant training courses in coordination with L&D team Ensuring appraisal process is effective, timely and provide specific input on individuals

Driving engagement for Everest research teamLeading regular team calls Championing and raising awareness of new initiatives affecting / involving Everest - Follow the Sun team Bring new thinking into how research can enhance productivity and add real value in a constantly evolving and competitive landscape

Delivering Research support
The Everest Team Lead role combines responsibilities of an execution Associate with management oversight of the Everest research team. It is anticipated that, on average, the management role may take circa 2 days per week leaving 3 days for the market facing search related activities of an Associate albeit with a lower research workload to reflect the time taken to oversee the management of the team.
Market facing search role:Contribute actively to the search by participating in and assisting in the development of the search strategy and target list of companies. As appropriate contribute to winning client pitches by providing benchmark candidate profiles and other background information Gather relevant information regarding the appropriate industries and target companies, including identifying potential prospects and sources Represent client effectively in the marketplace and present a comprehensive universe of qualified candidates by partnering with the Consultant(s) and observing aspects of confidentiality throughout the search process. Anticipate needs to drive the search to closure and be prepared to supply additional information, such as related industry trends, market findings, reaction to the opportunity, compensation data, etc., gained during the course of a search. Communicate effectively with the search team, including Consultant(s), other Associates/Senior Associates and Executive Assistant(s) and remain fully abreast of search developments in order to communicate accurately and credibly regarding the assignment. Prepare organized information for the client progress report/meeting by teaming with the Consultant(s) and the Executive Assistant(s). Provide an informed perspective on prospects/candidates and how they line up against the key selection criteria outlined by the client. Ensure 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 (Quest), recording all relevant candidate details using the Initial Assessment function. Be aware of activities and changes in general business and in the industry/functional areas where specialized. Add to the Firm's knowledge by identifying and beginning to develop expertise in a defined industry, functional or geographic candidate pool. Be willing and proactive about contributing to local, practice or Firm-wide initiatives. Coordinate and share practice related information to the KM for potentially broader distribution, participate in practice calls and meetings as appropriate. Adopt and adhere diligently to Firm policies and standards for candidate validation, documentation and assessment as well as demonstrating professional behavior and living our values (including adherence to Red Book, Quest policies etc.)

DESIRED OUTCOMESEffective, caring, and engaging Team Leader Excellent proactive communicator - ability to interact professionally with stakeholders Delivering high quality client work - keenness to deliver on outcomes Consistent focus on learning & growing

Candidate Profile
IDEAL EXPERIENCE
As we work to discover and develop leadership for a better future, we look for people with a broad range of skills who can work alongside the most influential organizations in the world. We will seek out early career professionals with 5-7 years of professional experience. Ability to lead initiatives across teams and geographies while managing a group of junior individuals.
Those passionate about leadership and operations efficiency within the professional services field of will thrive at Spencer Stuart. Successful candidates will be self-directed, collaborative, comfortable with ambiguity, and highly organized. In addition, they will demonstrate a passion and ability for working with people, communicating clearly and cogently, and leading change within a small team to drive greater business performance. They will be graceful under pressure, enjoy fast-paced environments, and be excellent multitaskers to partner directly with our consultants in India as well as with other parties overseas.SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE SHOULD INCLUDE:5 to 7 years of experience - track record of managing small teams of junior individuals Strong verbal and written communication skills in English Self-directed and proactive in nature: resourceful, team-oriented, and tenacious In possession of work authorizations necessary for the country in which you are applying

Leading teams
The ability to attract and recruit top talent, motivate the team, delegate effectively, celebrate diversity within the team, and manage performance; widely viewed as a strong developer of others
Strong research skills
Experience with collecting and organizing information from databases and/or internet resources. Ability to analyze and synthesize data into other formats. Familiar with business reference resources such as Capital IQ, LinkedIn, Board Ex, Naukri, etc.Computer literate
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office platform (emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications)Service industry expertise
Experience working in a consulting environment and/or a role involving significant client service and the management of multiple projects toward tight timelines in an environment where competing demands are the norm.Education
Post graduate candidates preferred; open to consider Bachelors (Business Management) (from a top tier college)
CRITICAL LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
Analytical Skills
Synthesizes research for business development initiatives, search assignments or intellectual capital initiatives and provides a succinct and accurate point of view as measured by quality and timeliness of contribution to assignment/project objectives. The successful candidate will do this while dealing with short timelines and limited information by:Listening and asking insightful questions Leveraging knowledge of an industry/function/sector and appropriate resources to gather relevant information Subjecting researched facts to extensive analysis and interpretation before drawing conclusions Making inferential leaps in thinking to reach a solution despite incomplete or ambiguous information Making decisions rapidly, despite the complexity of the issues or pressures involved Using effective business writing skills to create succinct, client-ready analyses and documenting information in firm databases

Project Management
Plans, manages and drives own efforts in support of new business development and search assignment support as measured by timely completion of project tasks and feedback from project team members. The successful candidate will do this while handling multiple projects with competing deadlines, working with individuals who have differing styles, and managing challenging expectations by:Providing accurate and timely research information about executives, organizations, markets or other relevant sectors Taking ownership of the project by doing what is needed at all phases of the research process, anticipating next steps and not waiting to be told what to do Regularly reassessing priorities to align resources where/when needed and proactively reprioritizing own workload to provide additional support to team where/when needed Delivering on commitments on-time or notifying as early as possible if problems occur or deadlines will slip Self-motivated, energetic and tenacious; consistently performs at a high-level of quality and pays close attention to detail

Professional Approach
Contributes to the efficiency and quality of teams in order to successfully meet project objectives as measured by Consultant, Associate and peer feedback while working with individuals who have differing styles by:Being authentic Listening and asking questions to clarify understanding and demonstrate knowledge Placing team goals ahead of individual goals Considering the needs of colleagues and adapting own communication style accordingly Setting expectations and clarifying tasks to avoid wasting time and resources Offering to work outside areas of responsibility when needed Raising issues early and finding solutions collaboratively Remaining poised when under pressure or handling unexpected challenges * Proactively sharing information with those who would benefit while being discreet with confidential information