About the Role
The Leadership Advisory Services (LAS) Associate supports Consultants in the execution of client engagements, including comprehensive assessments and development of materials related to evaluation findings. The role involves participation in all stages of the engagement lifecycle, from business development and proposal through advisory recommendations and client feedback. As the LAS practice continues to expand, the Associate is actively involved in internal initiatives related to product development and the growth of practice infrastructure. Furthermore, the Associate serves as a contextual expert and trainer to search colleagues regarding new product offerings and assessment methodologies.
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Key Relationships
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Reports to:
- LAS Associate Practice Leader
- Consultants (on a per-engagement basis)
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Other key relationships:
- LAS Practice Leadership
- LAS Consultants
- LAS People Manager
- LAS Executive Assistants
- LAS Associates, Senior Associates, and Analysts
- Home Office Colleagues, LAS and Search Corporate Training and Information Services
Key Responsibilities
Client-facing:
- Actively participates in all aspects of the engagement lifecycle, managing multiple engagements across different time zones with competing deadlines.
- Fosters business development opportunities and contributes to pitch presentations for new business.
- Engages with stakeholders during the initial phases of client engagements.
- Develops client communications and engagement plans, including position descriptions and interview guides.
- Administers cultural assessment tools to provide comprehensive insights.
- Assesses executives through structured interviews and conducts rigorous internal and external referencing.
- Collaborates with consultants to synthesize assessment data and prepare integrated client reports.
- Contributes to client presentations and provides insights on organizational and strategic findings.
- Participates in feedback sessions to deliver actionable developmental ideas for executives.
Engagement management:
- Collaborates with team members to effectively manage the engagement lifecycle, balancing technology resources and diverse stakeholder needs.
- Develops understanding of resource requirements to create engagement plans and timelines.
- Communicates progress regularly to clients and team members.
- Fosters strong relationships among team members to facilitate smooth collaborations.
- Maintains meticulous attention to detail while managing substantial information.
Practice building:
- Supports the ongoing improvement of Advisory and Assessment products, contributing to both local and firm-wide initiatives.
- Participates in training and product rollouts across the firm.
- Cultivates relationships with Search colleagues to enhance knowledge of LAS products and strategies.
- Contributes to the development of intellectual capital and key practice information.
Candidate Profile
Ideal Experience:
- Minimum three years in leadership consulting or five years in corporate HR management focused on talent development.
- Interest in organizational development, psychology, or behavioral psychology.
- Strong business writing capabilities and general business acumen.
- Interaction with executive-level clients is a plus but not required.
- Undergraduate degree from a competitive university is required; advanced degree preferred.
- Proficient in English and Arabic; knowledge of additional languages is beneficial.
Critical Leadership Capabilities
Driving Results:
- Demonstrates a commitment to meeting goals and seeks to overcome obstacles.
- Reviews performance regularly to ensure targets are achieved.
Collaborating and Influencing:
- Engages others in dialogue to build collaboration and commitment.
- Checks for understanding to ensure discussions are productive and respectful.
Customer/Client Mindset:
- Highly responsive to client needs and prioritizes satisfaction and effective service delivery.
- Maintains professionalism and urgency in responding to client communications.
