Recruitment Associate

Title: Recruiting AssociateLocation: New York, NY (Midtown)Industry: Executive SearchFirm Style: Collaborative, fast-paced, and high-performingOur client is a top-tier boutique search firm that partners with leading investment firms and founders across the private markets ecosystem. Their work sits at the intersection of investing, talent, and strategy, advising clients on critical hires that shape their organizations. As they continue to grow, they are looking to add an Associate to their New York team. This is not a traditional recruiting role. It is an opportunity to develop a unique vantage point into the investing landscape while working directly with senior decision-makers and top-tier talent.What You’ll DoPartner closely with senior team members to execute searches for private equity firms, investment platforms, and other top-tier financial firmsBuild targeted pipelines of candidates across investment banking, private equity, and adjacent sectorsSupport strategic talent initiatives through ad hoc projects like market mappings, compensation benchmarking, and market color write upsManage candidate outreach, screening, and process coordination from initial contact through closeContribute to client deliverables, including candidate presentations and market insightsCollaborate directly with clients to understand hiring needs and help refine search strategyHelp build and improve internal systems including maintaining and updating their internal applicant database, and other workflowsWho You Are1–3 years of experience in a fast-paced, high-performance environmentsHighly detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple work streams simultaneouslyProactive and self-directed, with a strong sense of ownership and accountabilityCommunicate with confidence, clarity, and professionalism - with both candidates and stakeholdersAdvanced Excel skills, with the ability to track pipelines, analyze data, and generate insightsWhy This RoleFront-row exposure to investors and founders - work directly with decision-makers at leading firmsLean, high-performing team - significant responsibility and impact from day oneApprenticeship-style mentorship - learn directly from experienced recruiters in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environmentRelationship-driven culture - build long-term partnerships with clients and candidates through a thoughtful, transparent approach to searchTeam-first environment - a collaborative culture focused on developing talent, maximizing potential, and genuinely enjoying the work