The company is a boutique executive search firm dedicated to providing the highest level of service to the alternative asset management industry. Since 1979, we have been engaged in a confidential, strategic capacity by firms managing trillions of dollars globally. Our client base includes top 100 Hedge Funds, Fund of Hedge Funds, CTAs and diversified asset management complexes.

We provide executive search and strategic advisory (hedge fund consolidation) on a retainer, ‘container’ and exclusive fee structure. Engagements range across all asset classes, strategies and sectors in all geographies. Core competencies are front-office: senior level investment professionals and teams, risk managers and marketers.

Responsibilities:
• Establish, build and grow client relationships at founder and C-level. Provide insight, market intelligence and counsel regarding industry, organizational and human capital developments and drivers. Present, negotiate and close for search and advisory engagement terms and deliverables.
• Collaborate with team members to develop research plan, target profiles, candidate pipeline, qualifications and competency vetting process. Drive and quality assure fulfillment process. Personal accountability for Project Success and client satisfaction.
• Contribute to firm’s overall competencies: build granular knowledge base of industry, strategy and manager-specific organizational structures, products, processes and human capital; enhance market position of firm as thought leader; expand network of senior level industry executives and channel partners.

Requirements:
• 5 years minimum experience in a financial services related business environment, preferably sales, service or client-centric industries
• Established network of senior level contacts across financial services, preferably alternative investments. In-depth knowledge of strategic issues and challenges driving and shaping business.
• Experience in or knowledge of executive search essential
• Successful track record and enthusiasm in establishing, building and expanding profitable client relationships. Able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge, analyses and insight regarding organizational and individual dynamics, motivations and needs at core clientele
• Operates with a sense of urgency in project execution, willing to roll up sleeves to finish. Entrepreneurial attitude. Commitment to ethics, integrity and quality.
• Able to lead and motivate in a collaborative, supportive team environment. Planning and project management skills. Willingness to document, present and share knowledge with team. Ability to manage multiple priorities and demanding workload
• Intellectually curious, fast-learner, strong work ethic