About SLA:

SLA Executive Search is a boutique full desk recruiting 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.

As a true start-up, we prioritize team culture above all here at SLA. We foster a culture of collaboration and support, where all employees are encouraged to learn and grow. We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels valued and respected.

About the job:

SLA Executive Search is seeking a dynamic Research & Marketing Associate to join our team in our Manhattan office. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in executing our business development strategy. This will require executing industry research to generate market reports and other product deliverables.

We are in search of an entrepreneurial individual who is a problem solver and motivated to create new solutions. As a small business, this individual will play an important role in contributing to SLA’s successes.

Responsibilities:

Market Research: Conduct industry research on prospective clients and candidates in our three core industries of investment banking, investment management, and corporate affairs.

Learning & Development: Gain experience with various digital marketing software and tools including LinkedIn, Canva and SLA’s proprietary CRM to develop market color on candidate and client leads.

Document Preparation: Prepare materials synthesizing research for content and team discussion.

Client Understanding: Develop a strong understanding of our clients and effectively assist with business development, pitches, and client meetings.

Collaboration: Partner with senior team members on senior-level searches, consulting on shortlists and researching target firms

Reporting: Create and manage reports to track and analyze marketing activities and performance.

Marketing Support: Assist with various marketing duties, including social media management and campaign execution.

Requirements:

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in business, marketing, economics, or related field) from an accredited 4-year university.
• At least 1-2 years of work/internship experience preferably in a recruiting, sales, or human resources environment.

Skills:

• 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 independently and 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.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to collaborate and contribute to a small, start-up company
• The opportunity to work in hybrid work from home model (3/2)
• Career growth and development opportunities with the company
• Exposure to C-Suite decision makers from various industries