Research Associate

SLA Executive Search is a boutique executive search firm specializing in investment banking, investment management, and corporate affairs hiring. Founded in 2016, our team has over 40 years of combined recruitment/executive search experience. We are steadfastly committed to our mission of providing value through partnership to clients and candidates, driven by professionalism, discretion, trust, equity, and inclusion.

We are seeking an entrepreneurial individual to join our fast-growing and dynamic company as a Research Associate in our New York office. This is an on-site role; our office in Manhattan.

You will be supporting our recruitment and content development efforts by performing research that will not only prove vital to our teams’ success, but also educate you on investment banking, investment management, and corporate affairs. A successful RA candidate is driven, intellectually curious, collaborative, and an effective communicator.

SLA Executive Search is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Our Team Culture:

· Collaborative, collegial, entrepreneurial, and innovative: every team member’s voice is valued and encouraged

· Diverse, equitable, and inclusive – we prioritize DEI with our clients, our own internal team, and our philanthropic partners

· Committed to integrity, with a belief that discretion, transparency, and trust are key to long-term success

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, economics, marketing, or related field, from an accredited 4-year university

· At least 1 year of work/internship experience in recruiting, sales, human resources, or other business setting

· Strong communication skills and the ability to develop confidence in speaking with clients and candidates via phone calls, video chat, and in-person meetings

· Ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively in a dynamic, small-team environment

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), LinkedIn, and Google Suite

· Preferred: Familiarity with CRM (Client Relationship Management) software