Associate, Private Equity (Industrials)

Spencer Stuart is seeking an Associate for the Private Equity team focused on executive search and pre-deal offerings for private equity firms and their portfolio companies. The Associate will help identify and develop diverse candidate slates, combine research, assessment, validation, project management, and relationship-building skills to deliver extraordinary service and value to clients. The role will involve working with a variety of Consultants and externally with senior-level executives and board members, with an ideal focus on the Industrials sector.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience, ideally from a professional services environment serving private equity clients through the lens of human capital solutions.
• Advancement of skills and knowledge evidenced through promotion or tenure.
• Interest or experience in the Industrials industry.
• Superior 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 presentation.
• Undergraduate degree required, postgraduate degree a plus.

Benefits

• 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), and paid leaves of absence when applicable;
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, and healthcare flexible spending account;
• Life Insurance, and short-term and long-term disability insurance;
• Wellness benefits, including an employee assistance program, virtual mental health program, and mindfulness program;
• Voluntary benefit options, including supplemental life insurance, identity theft protection, and whole life insurance with long-term care and critical illness coverage.