Analyst (People and Market Research) - Denver

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About Us SPMB is a leading executive search firm at the heart of the innovation economy. We partner with transformative companies and investors to build the leadership teams that shape the future.

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About Us

SPMB is a leading executive search firm at the heart of the innovation economy. We partner with transformative companies and investors to build the leadership teams that shape the future. For over 40 years, we’ve connected visionary executives with high-impact organizations across technology, financial services, consumer, media, health, and sustainability sectors.

We combine the strategic reach of a global search firm with the agility and care of a boutique partnership. Our team closes hundreds of C-level and Board searches each year for the fastest-growing and most iconic companies in the world. These organizations have collectively generated more than $1 trillion in market value through IPOs and M&As.

What truly sets SPMB apart is our culture. We’re a collaborative community of curious, driven people who believe in “We vs. I.” We challenge each other to work right, work together, and work smart that empowers everyone to grow, make an impact, and help shape the next generation of leadership.

For more information, visit our website at https://spmb.com/

Position Overview

As an Analyst at SPMB, you’ll be part of the engine that drives our client success, combining research, technology, and human insight to help build the leadership teams powering the world’s most innovative companies.

This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to learn how successful leaders and organizations are built. You’ll collaborate with experienced search professionals and directly engage with senior executives, founders, and investors across venture capital, private equity, and public company ecosystems.

We’re looking for curious problem-solvers who want their work to matter; people who take ownership, think critically, and embrace technology (including AI and large language models) to deepen insight and accelerate results. You’ll develop deep expertise in market dynamics, leadership trends, and organizational strategy while working in a culture that values continuous learning, teamwork, and purpose-driven impact. If you’re energized by discovery, driven by results, and ready to help shape the future of leadership, this is where your journey begins.

Develop the research strategy and draft reports including documentation that outlines targeted industries and companies.

Drive research efforts to ensure high quality candidate flow by identifying top quality executives who have played a role in the success of their companies.

Leverage large language models (LLMs) to analyze new industries, market segments and competitive landscapes to better understand our clients.

Designs AI prompts to extract strategic insights on industries, companies and executives.

Understand the functional breakdown and roles within the executive structure.

Think strategically, and speak intelligently about our clients across various industries.

Act as a domain expert in the markets/verticals researched.

Contribute to overall research strategy and industry knowledge within the firm.

Ensure data capture and quality of candidate, company and search records within SPMB's databases.

Minimum one year experience in a consulting, professional services or sales environment.

Leveraged LLMs like ChatGPT or Gemini to conduct the strategic and tactical research efforts of a complex project.

Proficient at prompt engineering and AI-assisted tools.

Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines and worked with individuals who have differing styles.

Familiar with business research resources like PitchBook and Crunchbase.

Bachelor’s degree required; business research internships are a plus.

Project Management: Plans, manages and drives own efforts when handling multiple projects with competing deadlines. Comfortable and flexible to work with individuals with differing styles.

Collaboration & Influence: Works with and through others to achieve common goals and desired results. Uses language to gather information to facilitate an exchange of ideas.

Analytical: Synthesizes business research and provides a succinct and accurate point of view. Capable of making inferential leaps in thinking to reach a solution despite incomplete or ambiguous information.

Communication: Speaks with clarity, precision and purpose to individuals or small groups. Adapts communication style for the audience and situation.

Initiative & drive

Ownership mentality

Grit

Team oriented

Intellectually curious

Quick learner

Aligns with the firm’s core values & purpose