Senior Associate

Orbit Partners

$82K — $120K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years experience in expert networks, executive search, or consultancy
  • High-performance mindset with ownership of work
  • Grit and resilience in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to excellence
  • Fluency in English and legal right to work in the US

Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough research on industry ecosystems
  • Identify and map key companies and executives for deals
  • Source and interview C-level executives as exclusive advisors
  • Present research findings and recommend advisors to clients
  • Manage client relationships to maximize the impact of advisory placements

Benefits

  • Rapid career progression opportunities, with potential for promotion to Associate Vice President within 9-12 months
  • Exceptional exposure to industry executives and senior PE professionals
  • Make a meaningful impact from the start
  • Clear roadmap for training and personal development
  • Team collaboration activities and CSR initiatives
  • 18 paid holidays per year with increases based on tenure
  • Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance with additional health perks
  • Hybrid working arrangement with premium office space access
Full Job Description
We are seeking a new addition to our cohort in New York with experience at an expert network, in executive search or in consulting.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment with direct exposure to Private Equity Investors and industry leading executives.

The role:

As a member of our execution team, it will be your responsibility to deliver a small number of game-changing Senior Advisors to our Private Equity clients on each project. Your work has a direct impact on our clients' ability to compete on landmark private equity deals across key economic sectors.

Your day will be focussed on:
  • Research: Quickly and thoroughly understanding industry ecosystems to identify and map the key companies and executives relevant to the deal.
  • Communication: Sourcing, interviewing and securing experienced C-level executives and thought-leaders as advisors to our clients, in exclusivity.
  • Client Management: Present research findings to our PE clients and recommend the most relevant advisors for maximum impact on the given deal process.

About you:
  • You will have 1 -2 years of experience at an expert network, in executive search or at a consultancy.
  • You will possess high-performance mindset, a desire to own your work and have a healthy dose of grit.
  • You'll be someone who thrives on constructive feedback, is coachable and driven to grow.
  • You will have strong communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
  • You will be detail-oriented and committed to excellence.
  • You will be fluent in English and have the right to work in the US.

What we offer in return:
  • First full-year OTE $120,000, with $82,500 base + bonus scheme
  • Rapid career progression for strong performers - top Senior Associates have been able to earn promotion to Associate Vice Presidents in as little as 9-12 months. At AVP level you will be managing a team and owning client relationships.
  • Exceptional exposure: opportunity to learn directly from leading industry executives and senior PE professionals.
  • The ability to make a meaningful impact to our clients and your team from the start.
  • Training and development: a clear roadmap for success, encompassing internal and external training sessions, targeted personal development support, a mentor programme and coaching-based management.
  • Purpose and connection: team collaboration activities and meaningful, regular corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
  • Health and Wellbeing Perks: 18 paid days of holiday leave per year (increases with tenure), competitive health, dental, and vision insurance, plus access to a range of health and wellbeing benefits including funded gyms and online classes.
  • Hybrid working and premium office space: enjoy the ability to work on a hybrid basis up to 2 days per week post-probation, alongside access to a fully serviced office in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.


Department OPUS Role Senior Associate Locations New York Remote status Hybrid

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