Overview
Spencer Stuart is a global executive search and leadership consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations find and recruit top executive talent, as well as providing insights and strategies for improving leadership effectiveness. Founded in 1956, the firm operates in various industries and sectors, offering services such as board advisory, leadership assessment, succession planning, and organizational design. Spencer Stuart is known for its rigorous research and extensive networks, enabling clients to navigate complex challenges in talent acquisition and leadership development.
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About the Role
Spencer Stuart is seeking to recruit an Associate for the Bogotá Office experienced in C-level functional executive searches across industries. With exposure to a broad set of clients and leadership challenges, this Associate will help to identify and develop diverse candidate slates as an essential member of the search team. The Associate role combines research, assessment, and relationship-building skills to deliver extraordinary service and value to Spencer Stuart clients.
Successful candidates for the Associate position will have a proven track record of being driven, resilient, and demonstrating strong project management ability, writing skills, results orientation, rigorous attention to details and intellectual curiosity. The Associate will enjoy the challenge of working internally with a variety of Consultants, and externally with diverse, senior-level executives and board members as both clients and candidates.
This role is based in Bogotá. There is an expectation of being in the office a minimum of three days a week. In the early stages, it will be beneficial for the individual to spend more time in the office to build relationships, engage with colleagues and participate in the local office community.
Ideal Experience
- 3-6 years of progressive business experience in executive search, talent acquisition, leadership, talent or strategy consulting, or a relevant environment with significant time spent in client service.
- Notable track record of advancement as evidenced through taking on additional responsibilities in existing role and / or promotion.
- Project management skills demonstrated through experience working in a high-performance environment where multiple projects and competing demands are the norm.
- Excellent communication skills shown through clear, structured and concise written and verbal presentation; comfortable presenting and interacting with senior level clients.
- Undergraduate degree required in psychology, business administration or related field. Postgraduate degree in business is a plus.
- C2 English Level : proven experience working in a bilingual environment.
Key Responsibilities
Contribute actively to the start-up phase of each search by participating in client kick-off meetings with the Consultant; prepare and assist in developing the position specification, search strategy, target list of companies and potentially relevant profiles.Gather relevant information regarding industries and target companies. Identify potential prospects and sources and represent the client effectively in the marketplace, discussing the opportunity with relevant executives and conducting initial assessment.Validate potential candidates through reference and source calls to gain further insight into their fit to the client’s needs.Partner with the Consultant to develop and present a slate of qualified candidates to each client. Anticipate what needs to drive the search to closure and supply additional information as needed.Prepare position specifications, candidate presentations and reference reports adhering to the Firm’s assessment methodology and exercising judgement.Communicate effectively with the search team and remain fully apprised of search developments to communicate accurately and credibly regarding the assignment; work with the consultant to ensure regular communication with active candidates and timely progression.Prepare client progress reports / meetings by teaming with the Consultant, Analyst and EEA; provide an informed, balanced perspective on prospects / candidates and how they match key criteria, including market insights where appropriate.Maintain awareness of industry developments and build trusted relationships within candidate pools over time.Contribute to expanding the Firm’s candidate pool by identifying and introducing new talent; keep assignment, company and candidate information up to date using the Firm’s database.Contribute to responses to inquiries for new business and participate in business development initiatives.Be proactive in contributing to local, practice or Firm-wide initiatives and share practice-related information with colleagues.Capabilities
Project ManagementCandidate DevelopmentCredibility and InfluenceMarket and Candidate KnowledgeDeveloping Self and OthersFirm ValuesSeniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
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