About Laz Partners Founded in 2018, Laz Partners has grown into one of the go-to search firms for front-office global macro, credit, and private debt investment talent. We work in close partnership with several of the world’s most well-respected alternative investment managers, traditional asset managers, hedge funds, and sell-side institutions, usually on an exclusive or retained basis. Our reputation is built on discretion, precision, deep market knowledge, and a consultative approach that consistently delivers results in complex and competitive segments of the market. The Opportunity We are looking to hire experienced consultants (Associates/Senior Associates) for both our macro desk and credit (public & private) desk, as we grow the business. Depending on background and experience, you will work closely with the founder and broader team to deliver on searches end-to-end or drive business development & client relationship management. There will be a flow of active mandates to deliver on, however you will be expected to take ownership of your specific asset class/strategy and help drive the business forward in line with our growth strategy. We are ideally looking for candidates with a combination of market knowledge (macro fixed income or public credit/private credit), professionalism, and drive, and who are genuinely interested in building long-term relationships with both clients and candidates. This opportunity could suit someone who is: An experienced executive search or financial markets recruitment professional with a track record of placing front-office investment talent A commercially driven individual from a sales or business development background, who has built and managed relationships with buy-side or sell-side investment professionals within one of our practice areas The successful hire could be focused on: Candidate delivery and search execution, managing end-to-end recruitment processes for live mandates; Business development and account management, expanding coverage across key macro-focused firms; Or a hybrid of both, depending on skillset. We offer a strong platform with an existing client base, excusive & retained searches, and significant market credibility - giving the right individual the ability to make an immediate impact. Our core priorities from a hiring perspective: Macro Research & Strategy (candidate delivery & search execution) Macro Portfolio Management, Trading, and Exec hires (candidate delivery & search execution) Private Credit/Structured Credit (candidate delivery & search execution) Macro Portfolio Management, Trading, and Exec hires (business development/account management) Key Requirements We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria: 2–5+ years’ experience in 1) executive search or front-office recruitment in financial services or 2) sales, relationship management, or client-facing roles with a buy-side client base (e.g. selling research or software to CIOs, Portfolio Managers, Heads of Research at hedge funds, asset managers, sovereign wealth funds) A demonstrable track record of running searches end-to-end OR developing a client lead into a revenue-generating client with a disciplined, methodical approach A consultative approach with a long-term relationship building mindset, as opposed to a shorter-term transactional mindset Relevant market knowledge of your particular focus area, including key industry players/firms/teams (buy-side and sell-side), market trends, and market terminology Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with excellent professional judgement Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple complex mandates simultaneously Commercially astute, proactive, and motivated by delivering outstanding results Benefits 25 days of holiday per year Company Pension Scheme Access to Perks at Work, offering discounts across major retail and lifestyle brands Comprehensive Health Insurance Cycle to work scheme
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Senior Associate Executive Search