Analyst, Private Equity

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the private equity landscape within the consumer space, including key players, competitive dynamics, market trends, and PE holdings. Synthesize this information and share it with the team.
• Stay updated on news and issues related to the private equity deal market, key client engagements, and market opportunities, sharing relevant information promptly with Associates, Consultants, and Executive Assistants.
• Assist in detailed industry talent mapping and proactively identify high-potential executives. Leverage internal and external databases to research and provide commentary on executives, as well as to track executive movements.
• Participate in kick-off meetings with Associates and Consultants to assist in developing the project strategy. Directly support Associates with assignment-related tasks, including research, target list development, document construction, and project management.

• Recent, or soon-to-be university graduate.
• Strong academic performance is required (3.4+ GPA) in any area of study.
• Well-roundedness demonstrated through leadership experience in internships, work experience, community service, athletics, or roles in student-led organizations.
• Advanced research, analysis, and synthesis skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-directed and proactive in nature; resourceful, team-oriented, and tenacious.
• Highly proficient with MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
• In possession of work authorizations necessary for the country in which you are applying.

• 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; and
• Voluntary benefit options, including supplemental life insurance, identity theft protection, and whole life insurance with long-term care and critical illness coverage.

• Provide accurate and timely research information about executives, organizations, markets, or other relevant sectors.
• Take ownership of the project by doing what is needed at all phases of the research process. Anticipate the next steps and act independently with minimal direction.
• Regularly reassess priorities to allocate resources effectively and proactively adjust your workload to provide additional support to the assignment team as needed.
• Deliver commitments on time or notify relevant parties promptly if issues arise or deadlines are at risk of being missed.

• Listen and ask insightful questions.
• Leverage knowledge of an industry, function, or sector and relevant resources to gather information.
• Subject researched facts to extensive analysis and interpretation before drawing conclusions.
• Make inferential leaps in thinking to reach a solution despite incomplete or ambiguous information.
• Make decisions rapidly, despite the complexity of the issues or pressures involved.
• Use effective business writing skills to create succinct, client-ready analyses and document information in Firm databases.

• Listen and ask questions to clarify understanding and demonstrate knowledge.
• Place team goals ahead of individual goals.
• Consider the needs of colleagues and adapt their own communication style accordingly.
• Clearly establish expectations and clarify tasks to optimize time and resources.
• Willingly assist beyond your assigned responsibilities when necessary.
• Raise issues early and to find solutions collaboratively.
• Remain poised when under pressure or handling unexpected challenges.
• Proactively share beneficial information while maintaining discretion.

• Identify executive movements in the market and update Quest (ideally in real time) and colleagues.
• Have a genuine interest and curiosity about relevant people and businesses; actively build personal awareness and team knowledge around the marketplace and the ecosystem of critical influencers and key agents.
• Understand how to identify and navigate the various relevant resources available (Quest, Capital IQ, D&B Hoovers, BoardEx, LinkedIn, etc.) as well as key people, leveraging both internal and external content and networks to drive distinct and unique insights and outcomes.

• Seek and be open to feedback from colleagues, place value on self-development efforts and opportunities for growth.
• Exhibit self-awareness and be willing to adjust your behavior for the benefit of the team.

• Embrace diverse opinions and encourage teamwork.
• Promote inclusivity by bringing cultural awareness and sensitivity to every interaction with colleagues.
• Participate and contribute to internal activities; engage with office and practice.
• Represent Spencer Stuart well by speaking positively about the Firm and aligning your behavior with the Firm's values.
• Conduct yourself in a manner that is consistent with the Firm's values.

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