Executive Search Associate

Our client is a specialist search and advisory firm covering the alternative investment space - hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and asset managers across North America, the UK, and Europe. They place investment, research, and technology professionals into roles where hiring decisions move the needle on performance and capital. The approach is relationship-led and backed by proprietary systems and data: precision over volume, execution over process. The role A sales role, but not just a cold-calling one. You'll build real market intelligence - how firms are structured, what drives a strategy, who's worth talking to and when - and use it to open conversations with people who ignore most approaches. In practice: Market-map active mandates using the firm's systems, data, and direct research. Identify and approach high-caliber, largely passive candidates across North America. Qualify candidates rigorously against client briefs. Build sector depth and long-term relationships that convert into placements and referrals. Who they're looking for Degree and background matter less than the person. They want someone intellectually curious, sharp at reading people, commercially driven, and capable of writing outreach that earns a reply from senior professionals. Self-starters who want a platform to build on, not a manager standing over them. Minimum requirements: exceptional written and verbal English (non-negotiable); 3-12 months' work experience (internships count); evidence of leadership or standout performance outside academics; any degree discipline. Comp, growth, and benefits Base $50,000, rising to $55,000 post-probation; 1st year OTE $75,000-$95,000; uncapped commission from your first placement. A six-week onboarding program leads into structured coaching and fast, merit-based progression (high performers often promoted within 12-18 months), with a choice later between an individual-contributor or management track. Benefits: 25 days PTO rising to 30, plus two remote weeks over Christmas two annual incentive trips for top performers three-month paid sabbatical every five years health/dental/vision 401(k) with company match enhanced parental leave mental health support office fitness center Practicalities Four days on-site in Downtown Miami (Wednesdays remote-optional); 8:30-6:00 Mon-Thu, 8:30-4:00 Fri. No visa sponsorship available for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr