Research Associate, Westwood Partners - NY
Westwood
Partners is a retained executive search boutique based in New York
City, that is focused on the financial services industry. Westwood has
experienced significant growth since its inception over 12 years ago.
As a result, there is a distinct need to expand the capabilities of our
existing Research function. At Westwood, the Research group is a
critical part of the team and is responsible for providing support to
the recruiters with information essential to the completion of the
search or consulting effort. More specifically, Research at Westwood is
responsible for the execution of candidate identification,
organizational mapping, competitive intelligence and market analysis.
As such, the Research group plays an active role in developing and
broadening the knowledge base of the firm. This hire will be an
integral part of the broader Research team.
Some of the Research Associate’s major responsibilities will be as follows:
· Generate
potential candidates, sources, and target lists through the use of
independent desktop research and proprietary databases.
· Monitor industry news and trends, ensuring the timely communication of this information to recruiters.
· Assist in the development of new business presentations and materials, utilizing the firm’s resources.
· Participate in search kick-off meetings by proactively recommending a research strategy.
· Create
organizational charts and other mappings to be used both for specific
search work as well as for general firm knowledge.
· Update and maintain the firm’s proprietary database, market overviews, and other research materials.
REQUIREMENTS:
The
successful candidate will have 3-5 years of prior experience in a
research associate, analyst, or market research position in the
financial services industry. He/she will have developed an excellent
conceptual understanding of the financial services industry and will be
familiar with the industry’s various functions. Prior experience in an
executive search firm is ideal but not required.
CONTACT:
Please send resumes to eh@westwood-partners.com and include “Research Associate” in the subject line.
