Associate, Technology & Digital Officer; TDO Practice; Global Artificial Intelligence; AI Pr

Overview

Associate, Technology & Digital Officer (TDO) Practice, (Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Practice)

Location:

New York City;
Stamford;
Chicago. United States, New York, New York. Jan 21, 2026.

SSI (U.S.) Inc. d/b/a Spencer Stuart is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

What we offer
:
Full time; base compensation range $,000 per year, eligible for annual discretionary bonus; competitive benefits package.

Spencer Stuart is seeking to recruit an Associate for the Technology & Digital Officer (TDO) Practice
, with a focus in the Chief Data Officer / Global AI Practice
. This Associate will help solve for Global Heads of AI, Chief Data Officers, and other C-level executive searches across digital capabilities, collaborating with core Consultants. The Associate role combines research, assessment, and relationship-building to deliver value to Spencer Stuart clients. The role is based in New York City and may also consider Chicago or Stamford; in the early stages, more time in the office is beneficial to build relationships.

There is an expectation of being in the office a minimum of two days a week.

Reports to:

Technology & Digital Officer Practice Leader;
Consultants (on an assignment basis)

Other Key Relationships:
Associate Practice Leader;
Market Leader;
Analysts, Associates, Senior Associates, and Consultants; EEA's;
Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP).

• Contribute actively to the start-up phase of each search by participating in client kick-off meetings with the Consultant and assisting in the development of the position specification, search strategy and target list of companies.
• Gather relevant information regarding appropriate industries and target companies. Identify potential prospects and sources and represent the client effectively in the marketplace, discussing the opportunity with relevant executives.
• Validate potential candidates through reference and source calls.
• 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 be prepared to supply additional information, such as related industry/segment trends, market findings, reaction to the opportunity, compensation data, etc., gained during the course of a search.
• Contribute to the preparation of position specifications, candidate presentations and reference reports adhering to the Firm's assessment methodology.
• Communicate effectively with the Consultant and Executive Assistant, and remain fully abreast of search developments, in order to communicate accurately and credibly regarding the assignment.
• Prepare organized information for client progress reports/meetings by teaming with the Consultant and the Executive Assistant. Provide an informed perspective on prospects/candidates and how they match against key selection criteria.
• Be aware of activities and management changes in the relevant industry sector; keep team members apprised of relevant developments in the marketplace.
• Add to the firm's candidate pool expertise by continually identifying and introducing new talent to the firm. Ensure up-to-date assignment, company and candidate information is available for colleagues by leveraging the firm’s proprietary database.
• Contribute to responses to inquiries for new business and to business development initiatives.
• Be willing and proactive about contributing to local, practice or firm-wide initiatives. Coordinate and share practice-related information with colleagues for broader distribution.

• 4+ years of progressive business experience in executive search, recruiting, strategy consulting, or a relevant professional services environment with significant time spent in client service.
• Advancement of skills and knowledge evidenced through promotion or tenure.
• Superior project management skills demonstrated in high-performance environments with multiple projects and competing demands.
• Excellent communication skills, clear, structured, and concise written and verbal.
• Undergraduate degree required; postgraduate degree a plus.

Plans, manages and drives own efforts to identify and develop a slate of quality candidates as measured by consultant, client and candidate feedback. The Associate handles multiple projects with deadlines, works with diverse individuals, and manages expectations.

• Takes an end-to-end view of each project and the required resources; maintains pace and attention to detail with deadlines and priorities; has a sense of urgency.
• Understands the search process from internal kick-off to referencing; asks questions and is proactive.
• Works on multiple projects; meets deadlines and remains resilient under pressure; communicates when deadlines may slip.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, tenacity and intellectual curiosity; action-oriented; addresses problems promptly.
• Results-focused and flexible; strong work…