Associate Director

Salary Range: Up to $110,000 + commission Location / Working model: New York, NY | FiDi | Hybrid, 2–3 days in office Build a high-value desk within an established financial and professional services search platform with a proven track record across the U.S. and U.K. markets. You’ll join an early-stage U.S. sales and distribution function with an existing client book, strong cross-border relationships and direct access to experienced colleagues who have built long-term relationships across investment management and private markets. This is an opportunity to shape a growing U.S. business while benefiting from the infrastructure, reputation and profitable foundation of a well-established international operation. The Associate Director / Vice President, Sales & Distribution will build and grow a 360 recruitment desk focused on senior commercial talent across the investment management and private capital markets. Role Highlights Own the full 360 recruitment cycle, from business development and client meetings through candidate delivery, negotiation and close. Develop relationships across investment management, asset management, private equity, private credit, infrastructure and related institutional markets. Leverage an established client book from day one, while expanding revenue through introductions, referrals and cross‑selling with U.S. and international colleagues. Build new accounts and deepen existing partnerships with senior decision‑makers, positioning yourself as a trusted recruitment adviser rather than a transactional supplier. Help shape the U.S. Sales & Distribution proposition as one of the early hires in a profitable, growing U.S. operation. You Will Need Proven 360 recruitment experience at Associate Director, VP or equivalent level, ideally within financial services, investment management or a related professional services market. A strong record of winning and developing senior client relationships, with confidence engaging executives and decision‑makers. Commercial drive and the ability to manage the complete business‑development and delivery process independently. Experience recruiting across sales, distribution, investor relations, marketing or closely related functions is highly valued. A collaborative mindset: you’ll have the autonomy to build your desk while working closely with established U.S. and international teams. Why You’ll Love It Start with a meaningful client book rather than building entirely from cold. Access established cross‑border relationships and warm introductions from an experienced international team. Join a U.S. business that is already profitable, with clear plans to grow the local team. Work from a central FiDi office with a practical hybrid model of 2–3 days per week. Build a desk with genuine ownership over strategy, clients, revenue and market development. Benefit from exposure to senior mandates across investment management and private markets. Work alongside experienced recruiters with long‑term tenure and substantial billing records. Join a values‑led, privately owned platform where your contribution can have visible impact. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. We strive to create and maintain a workplace where everyone can use their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and where all decisions are based on merit. Due to a high number of applicants, we are only able to respond to successful candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr